Cisco Advanced Data Center 100G SIA Subscription (3 Year)
This 3-year Cisco Advanced Data Center 100G SIA Subscription provides essential software capabilities and support for your high-speed network infrastructure.
- Subscription Term: Provides 3 years of continuous access to advanced features and software updates.
- Data Center Focus: Specifically designed for high-performance 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) interfaces within data center environments.
- Software & Support: Unlocks advanced software functionalities and ensures continued operational integrity through vendor support.
- Compliance & Performance: Helps maintain network compliance and optimal performance for critical business applications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Advanced Data Center 100G SIA Subscription (3 Year) is a platform software license that grants access to advanced features and ongoing support for Cisco's data center networking solutions, specifically those supporting 100 Gigabit Ethernet speeds. This subscription ensures your organization remains current with software updates and benefits from vendor-provided technical assistance for the duration of the term.
This subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market companies operating complex data center environments. It integrates into existing Cisco network architectures, providing the necessary software entitlements and support to maintain high-speed connectivity and operational efficiency for critical business systems.
- Enhanced Network Capabilities: Access to advanced software features for optimizing 100GbE performance.
- Continuous Updates: Receive regular software updates and patches to maintain security and functionality.
- Vendor Support: Entitlement to technical support from Cisco for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Subscription Term: A fixed 3-year term provides predictable costs and uninterrupted service.
- Data Center Optimization: Tailored for high-density, high-speed networking requirements within modern data centers.
This 3-year subscription is the right choice for mid-market teams needing assured access to advanced Cisco data center features and ongoing vendor support.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Data Center Network Features
Enable teams to deploy and manage advanced functionalities for 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces within their data center. Streamline network operations and enhance performance for critical business applications.
On-premises data centers, private cloud deployments, high-performance computing clusters, network virtualization environments
Ensure Software Compliance and Up-to-Date Functionality
Automate the process of staying current with Cisco's latest software releases and feature sets for 100GbE infrastructure. Maintain compliance with vendor requirements and mitigate risks associated with unsupported software versions.
Regulated industries requiring software validation, organizations with strict IT lifecycle management, environments with complex network configurations
Maintain High-Speed Network Performance
Streamline the optimization of 100GbE network traffic and ensure consistent, high-speed data transfer for demanding applications. Protect against performance degradation and ensure business continuity.
Financial trading platforms, large-scale data analytics, real-time video streaming services, mission-critical application hosting
Key Features
Advanced Software Features for 100GbE
Unlock enhanced capabilities for traffic management, quality of service, and network visibility on your high-speed interfaces.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable budgeting and ensures continuous access to software and support for a defined period.
Cisco Technical Support Entitlement
Gain access to expert assistance for troubleshooting and resolving issues, minimizing potential downtime.
Software Updates and Patches
Stay current with the latest security fixes and feature enhancements to maintain optimal network performance and security.
Data Center Optimized
Designed to meet the demanding performance and scalability requirements of modern data center environments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, low-latency, and highly reliable data center networks to support trading platforms, risk management, and customer transactions, making 100GbE essential.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern manufacturing relies on robust data center connectivity for IoT, automation, and real-time analytics, demanding high-bandwidth solutions like 100GbE for efficient operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle vast amounts of sensitive data, including large medical imaging files and genomic data, necessitating high-speed data center networks for research, diagnostics, and patient record management.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions often require massive data transfer capabilities for scientific simulations, large dataset analysis, and collaborative research projects, benefiting from 100GbE infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco SIA Subscription?
A Cisco Software and Services Subscription (SIA) provides access to specific software features and vendor support for Cisco hardware. This particular subscription is for advanced features related to 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) in data center environments.
What hardware does this subscription apply to?
This subscription is intended for Cisco networking platforms that support 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) interfaces within a data center context. Specific compatibility details would be found in the product's data sheet.
Why is a 3-year term beneficial?
A 3-year term offers cost predictability and ensures uninterrupted access to advanced features and support for a significant period. It helps avoid the operational risk and potential cost increases associated with short-term renewals.
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.