Cisco CORE/AGG Essential Software Subscription for 8000 Series
This 10-year Cisco Essential Software Subscription unlocks critical features and ensures ongoing support for your Cisco 8000 Series core and aggregation network infrastructure.
- 10-Year Term: Provides long-term access to software features and vendor support, simplifying budget planning.
- Core/Aggregation Focus: Tailored for high-performance core and aggregation layers of your network infrastructure.
- 400G Enabled: Supports advanced 400 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for future-proofing network capacity.
- Compliance & Continuity: Ensures your network operates with the latest features and meets potential regulatory requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco CORE/AGG ESSENTIAL SIA 10 YR TERM/400G is a platform software subscription designed for the Cisco 8000 Series routers. This license provides essential software capabilities and a 10-year term of support, ensuring your core and aggregation network functions optimally with access to necessary features and ongoing vendor assistance.
This subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations managing complex network infrastructures. It integrates directly with Cisco 8000 Series hardware, enabling advanced routing functions and maintaining network stability and performance within their own data centers or network closets.
- Essential Software Access: Unlocks critical software features required for core and aggregation network operations.
- 10-Year Subscription Term: Guarantees access and support for a decade, offering predictable costs and long-term planning.
- 400G Interface Support: Enables the utilization of high-speed 400 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces on supported hardware.
- Cisco 8000 Series Compatibility: Specifically licensed for deployment on Cisco 8000 Series routers.
- Vendor Support Included: Provides access to Cisco's technical support for the duration of the subscription term.
This 10-year Cisco software subscription is the right choice for mid-market teams needing reliable core network functionality and long-term vendor support without enterprise-level overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Routing Features
Enable teams to deploy and manage advanced routing protocols and features necessary for high-performance core and aggregation network layers. Streamline network operations with essential software capabilities for traffic management and data forwarding.
organizations with dedicated network infrastructure, businesses managing internal data center networks, teams requiring high-throughput routing, companies with multi-site network architectures
Ensure Network Compliance
Automate compliance with software licensing requirements by securing a long-term subscription for essential network functions. Maintain regulatory adherence and avoid operational risks associated with expired or unsupported software.
businesses with strict IT governance, organizations subject to industry compliance standards, companies managing critical infrastructure, IT departments focused on risk mitigation
Future-Proof Network Capacity
Streamline the integration of 400 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, preparing your core network for future bandwidth demands. Enable teams to scale their network infrastructure efficiently to support growing data traffic and application needs.
companies planning network upgrades, businesses anticipating increased data loads, organizations deploying high-speed interconnects, IT teams focused on network scalability
Key Features
10-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term access to software features and vendor support, simplifying budget planning and ensuring operational continuity for a decade.
Essential Software Tier
Unlocks critical routing and network management features necessary for the core and aggregation layers of your network.
400G Interface Support
Enables the use of high-speed 400 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, preparing your network for future bandwidth requirements.
Cisco 8000 Series Platform
Specifically licensed for deployment on Cisco's 8000 Series routers, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
Included Vendor Support
Grants access to Cisco's technical support resources for the entire 10-year subscription period, aiding in troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure core network infrastructure to support high-volume, low-latency transactions and sensitive data, making long-term support and essential features critical.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial networks often demand robust and stable core routing capabilities to manage complex operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, with long-term support ensuring uninterrupted operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations rely on secure and consistently available networks for patient data and critical systems, necessitating dependable core infrastructure with extended support and feature access.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies require secure, compliant, and long-term supported network solutions to manage critical public services and sensitive information, aligning with the subscription's focus on stability and compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco CORE/AGG ESSENTIAL SIA 10 YR TERM/400G?
This is a 10-year software subscription license for Cisco 8000 Series routers, providing essential features for core and aggregation network functions and including vendor support.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically designed for and applies to the Cisco 8000 Series routers.
What does 'Essential' mean in this context?
Essential refers to a specific tier of software features and capabilities provided by Cisco, suitable for core and aggregation network functions, as opposed to advanced or premium tiers.
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.