Cisco A9K RSP880 Transport Upgrade License to 880G/Slot
This Cisco platform software license upgrades your A9K RSP880 to support 880G/Slot transport, unlocking enhanced capacity and performance for critical network infrastructure.
- Enhanced Capacity: Access to 880G/Slot transport capabilities for increased data throughput.
- Feature Unlock: Enables advanced routing and forwarding features essential for modern networks.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains adherence to performance standards and vendor support requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your core network infrastructure remains up-to-date and functional.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco A9K RSP880 TRANSPORT UPGRADE LICENSE TO 880G/SLOT is a platform software subscription that enhances the capabilities of your Cisco A9K RSP880 router. This license specifically upgrades the transport capacity to 880 Gigabits per second per slot, enabling higher data throughput and improved network performance.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations who manage complex network infrastructures. It ensures their core routing platforms can handle increasing traffic demands and continue to operate efficiently, supporting critical business applications and services.
- Increased Throughput: Supports 880G/Slot transport for demanding network environments.
- Performance Optimization: Unlocks advanced features for efficient data forwarding.
- Scalability: Prepares your network for future growth in traffic volume.
- Vendor Compliance: Ensures your hardware is licensed and supported by Cisco.
- Network Stability: Maintains the integrity and reliability of your core routing platform.
This Cisco license is the ideal solution for mid-market organizations needing to maximize their existing ASR 9000 Series infrastructure performance and capacity.
What This Enables
Enable Higher Network Throughput
Enable teams to significantly increase the data transport capacity of their Cisco A9K RSP880 routers. This upgrade ensures the network can handle growing traffic volumes from business applications and user activity.
core network infrastructure, high-traffic data centers, service provider edge deployments, enterprise network backbone
Unlock Advanced Routing Features
Streamline network operations by unlocking advanced routing and forwarding features available with the 880G/Slot transport upgrade. This allows for more efficient data packet processing and improved network management.
complex routing environments, multi-service networks, performance-sensitive applications, network segmentation strategies
Ensure Network Compliance and Support
Automate compliance with Cisco's licensing requirements and maintain eligibility for ongoing support and software updates. This license ensures your hardware is properly licensed and supported, preventing operational disruptions.
managed network services, regulated industry networks, long-term IT asset management, vendor support agreements
Key Features
880G/Slot Transport Capacity
Significantly increases the data throughput your Cisco A9K RSP880 can handle, supporting higher bandwidth demands.
Platform Software Subscription
Provides access to enhanced features and ensures your router remains current with Cisco's software development.
Cisco A9K RSP880 Compatibility
Specifically designed to enhance the performance and capabilities of the Cisco A9K RSP880 route switch processor.
License Compliance
Ensures your network hardware is properly licensed, avoiding potential compliance issues and support interruptions.
Performance Enhancement
Unlocks advanced routing and forwarding capabilities for more efficient network operation.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable network connectivity for trading, transaction processing, and data analysis, making enhanced transport capacity critical for performance and compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial networks often handle large data streams from IoT devices, automation systems, and real-time monitoring, necessitating robust transport capabilities to maintain operational efficiency and prevent downtime.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers transmit large medical imaging files and patient data, requiring high bandwidth and low latency to ensure timely access to critical information and maintain patient care standards.
Telecommunications & Data Centers
Service providers and data centers are at the forefront of network traffic, demanding the highest transport capacities to support their customer services and internal operations efficiently.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco A9K RSP880 TRANSPORT UPGRADE LICENSE TO 880G/SLOT?
This is a software subscription license from Cisco that upgrades the transport capacity of your A9K RSP880 route switch processor to 880 Gigabits per second per slot. It unlocks enhanced performance and data handling capabilities for your Cisco ASR 9000 Series router.
What are the benefits of upgrading to 880G/Slot transport?
Upgrading to 880G/Slot transport allows your network to handle significantly higher data volumes, improving overall performance and enabling support for more demanding applications. It also ensures your equipment remains current and compliant with vendor specifications.
Is this a one-time purchase or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis, typically annually or multi-annually, providing continuous access to the upgraded features and ongoing support.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.