Cisco CBR Supervisor 100G Port Upgrade License
Unlock critical network capacity with the Cisco CBR Supervisor 100G Port Upgrade License, enabling higher bandwidth and improved service delivery for your business operations.
- Enhanced Bandwidth: Access to 100 Gigabit Ethernet ports for significantly increased data throughput.
- Scalability: Supports network growth by providing the capacity for more high-speed connections.
- Performance Optimization: Enables faster data transfer and reduced latency for critical applications.
- Future-Proofing: Prepares your network infrastructure for increasing demands and new service deployments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software license for Cisco's Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) Supervisor module, specifically enabling 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) port capabilities. It unlocks the potential for significantly higher bandwidth and increased port density on supported Cisco CBR hardware, ensuring your network can handle growing data demands.
IT Managers and Network Engineers in mid-market and enterprise organizations utilize this license to upgrade their core network infrastructure. It is essential for businesses that require high-speed data delivery for services like broadband internet, video streaming, and business-critical applications, fitting into their existing Cisco CMTS deployments.
- 100GbE Port Activation: Enables the use of high-speed 100 Gigabit Ethernet ports on the Cisco CBR Supervisor.
- Increased Capacity: Significantly boosts the network's ability to handle more traffic and users simultaneously.
- Service Expansion: Allows for the deployment of new, bandwidth-intensive services and applications.
- Performance Improvement: Reduces latency and improves overall network responsiveness for end-users.
- Hardware Utilization: Maximizes the potential of existing Cisco CBR hardware investments.
This license is the key for mid-market and enterprise IT teams to scale their network capacity and deliver superior high-speed services.
What This Enables
Enable High-Speed Broadband Services
Enable teams to deliver high-speed broadband internet services to a growing subscriber base. Streamline the provisioning of bandwidth-intensive applications and services to meet customer demand.
Broadband service providers, Cable operators, Telecommunications infrastructure, Network service delivery
Support Bandwidth-Intensive Applications
Streamline the delivery of critical business applications that require substantial bandwidth, such as video conferencing, large file transfers, and cloud-based services. Automate the allocation of network resources to ensure optimal performance for these applications.
Enterprise networks, Data center interconnects, High-performance computing environments, Business continuity planning
Scale Network Capacity for Growth
Enable teams to scale network capacity efficiently to accommodate increasing user numbers and data traffic. Automate the process of upgrading network infrastructure to support future growth and new service offerings.
Growing businesses, Network infrastructure upgrades, Capacity planning, Service expansion initiatives
Key Features
100 Gigabit Ethernet Port Activation
Significantly increases data throughput capacity, enabling faster service delivery and support for more users.
Supervisor Module Upgrade
Enhances the core processing and connectivity capabilities of existing Cisco CBR hardware.
Subscription-based Licensing
Provides flexible access to advanced features with predictable billing, allowing for easier budget management.
Increased Port Density
Allows for more high-speed connections to be supported by a single hardware unit, optimizing space and power.
Support for Advanced Services
Enables the deployment of next-generation services requiring higher bandwidth and lower latency.
Industry Applications
Telecommunications & Utilities
Essential for broadband providers and utility companies needing to deliver high-speed internet and manage large data flows for smart grid technologies and customer services.
Finance & Insurance
Critical for financial institutions and insurance companies that rely on high-speed, low-latency data transmission for trading, risk analysis, and secure customer transactions.
Media & Entertainment
Supports the delivery of high-definition streaming content, large media file transfers, and interactive online services demanded by the entertainment industry.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Enables the high-bandwidth communication required for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) deployments, real-time monitoring, and automation in modern manufacturing facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hardware does the Cisco CBR SUPERVISOR 100G PORT UPGRADE LICENSE apply to?
This license is designed for specific Cisco CBR Supervisor modules that support 100 Gigabit Ethernet capabilities. Compatibility should be verified against your existing hardware model and Cisco's official documentation.
What is the term of this license?
This is a subscription-based license. The specific term duration (e.g., 1 year, 3 years, 5 years) is determined at the time of purchase and is reflected in the billing cycle.
Does this license include hardware?
No, this is a software license that enables features on your existing Cisco CBR Supervisor hardware. It does not include any physical hardware components.
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.