Cisco CNC Advantage RTU License Upgrade Level 2 to 3
This Cisco CNC Advantage license upgrade enables advanced network control and visibility features, extending your current deployment's capabilities for 12 to 35 months.
- Enhanced Network Control: Gain access to advanced policy enforcement and traffic shaping capabilities.
- Increased Visibility: Unlock deeper insights into network traffic patterns and application performance.
- Scalability: Supports larger deployments and more complex network configurations.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain up-to-date licensing for regulatory adherence and vendor support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco CNC Advantage RTU (Right-to-Use) license upgrade transitions your existing deployment from Level 2 to Level 3. It unlocks a higher tier of network control, visibility, and policy management features, ensuring your network infrastructure can meet evolving business demands and security requirements.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations, this license is crucial for businesses that rely on sophisticated network management. It integrates with existing Cisco network infrastructure, providing a pathway to advanced functionality without a complete hardware overhaul.
- Feature Unlock: Enables advanced features and higher capacity tiers within the Cisco CNC platform.
- License Term: Subscription-based licensing with a term of 12 to 35 months.
- Upgrade Path: Facilitates a smooth transition from a lower to a higher feature set.
- Platform Integration: Applies to specific Cisco network platforms managed by Cisco CNC.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures continued access to vendor support and software updates.
This license upgrade provides a cost-effective way for SMB and mid-market teams to access enterprise-grade network management capabilities and stay current with Cisco's advanced features.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Policy Enforcement
Enable teams to implement granular network access policies and traffic shaping rules. Streamline the management of user and device access to critical business resources.
on-premises networks, hybrid cloud environments, multi-site organizations, managed network services
Enhance Network Traffic Visibility
Streamline the monitoring of network performance and application usage across the organization. Automate the identification of potential bottlenecks or security threats through deeper traffic analysis.
business-critical applications, high-traffic environments, performance-sensitive operations, compliance monitoring
Support Growing Network Complexity
Enable teams to manage larger and more intricate network topologies with advanced features. Automate configuration updates and policy deployments across distributed network segments.
expanding businesses, multi-building campuses, remote workforce support, converged network infrastructure
Key Features
Level 3 Feature Set Access
Gain access to the most advanced network control, visibility, and policy management capabilities offered by Cisco CNC.
Subscription Licensing
Benefit from predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software updates and support throughout the license term.
Right-to-Use (RTU) Model
Secure the entitlement to use the advanced software features on your supported Cisco hardware.
Extended Term Options (12-35 Months)
Choose a license duration that aligns with your strategic IT planning and budget cycles.
Upgrade from Level 2
Provide a clear and efficient upgrade path to unlock greater network intelligence and control.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust network security, granular access control, and detailed traffic visibility to meet strict regulatory compliance and protect sensitive financial data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable, and highly available networks to manage patient data (HIPAA compliance) and critical medical devices, demanding advanced control and monitoring.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve complex, distributed networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, requiring advanced management for performance, security, and uptime.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse user bases and networks, necessitating advanced policy enforcement, traffic shaping for bandwidth management, and robust security.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco CNC Advantage RTU?
Cisco CNC Advantage RTU (Right-to-Use) is a software license that provides advanced features for managing and controlling your Cisco network. This specific item is an upgrade from Level 2 to Level 3 capabilities.
What is the difference between Level 2 and Level 3 licenses?
Level 3 licenses typically unlock a broader set of advanced features, offer higher capacity limits, and provide more granular control and visibility compared to Level 2 licenses.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license applies to specific Cisco network platforms that are compatible with and managed by the Cisco Connected Network Control (CNC) software. Compatibility details are specific to the hardware model and software version.
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.