Cisco CORE/AGGR ADVANCED SIA 10 Year Term 400G for Cisco 8000 Series
This 10-year advanced software subscription provides essential access and support for Cisco 8000 Series routers with 400G interfaces, ensuring continuous network operation and feature availability.
- Extended Software Access: Gain 10 years of entitlement to core and advanced software features for your Cisco 8000 Series platform.
- Enhanced Network Capabilities: Unlock 400G interface support and advanced functionalities crucial for high-throughput data processing.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure your critical network infrastructure remains operational and compliant with the latest software updates.
- Predictable Budgeting: Lock in software access and support for a decade, simplifying IT budget planning and avoiding unexpected costs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 10-year subscription license for Cisco's Advanced Software Subscription (SIA) program, specifically designed for the CORE/AGGR (Core/Aggregation) functions on Cisco 8000 Series routers equipped with 400G interfaces. It grants access to advanced software features, ongoing updates, and essential support for the duration of the term.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market and enterprise organizations utilize this license to ensure their high-capacity network aggregation and core routing infrastructure operates efficiently and remains compliant. It is integral for businesses requiring robust, high-speed connectivity for data centers, service provider edge, or large enterprise campus networks.
- 10-Year Term: Provides long-term access to software features and updates, ensuring future-proofing.
- 400G Interface Support: Enables high-speed connectivity essential for modern data-intensive applications.
- Advanced Software Features: Unlocks enhanced functionalities for core and aggregation routing.
- Compliance and Security: Ensures your network runs on supported, up-to-date software, meeting regulatory requirements.
- Predictable Cost: Locks in pricing for a decade, simplifying financial planning.
This 10-year advanced software subscription is the ideal choice for mid-market and enterprise teams needing to maintain high-performance, compliant, and continuously updated core network infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable High-Speed Data Processing
Enable teams to utilize the full 400G capabilities of their Cisco 8000 Series routers for demanding data center or service provider workloads. Streamline the processing of large data volumes with advanced software features and optimized performance.
data center operations, service provider edge, high-performance computing, large enterprise networks
Ensure Network Compliance and Security
Automate the process of maintaining network compliance by ensuring access to the latest security patches and software updates for Cisco 8000 Series core routers. Protect critical business data and operations against emerging threats with up-to-date software.
regulated industries, security-conscious organizations, compliance-driven IT departments
Future-Proof Core Network Infrastructure
Streamline long-term network planning by securing 10 years of software access and feature enhancements for aggregation and core routing functions. Protect investments in high-end hardware by ensuring ongoing software support and capability.
strategic IT planning, long-term infrastructure investments, capacity expansion projects
Key Features
10-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term access to software features and updates, ensuring your network infrastructure remains current and supported for a decade.
Advanced Software Features
Unlocks enhanced functionalities for core and aggregation routing, enabling higher performance and more sophisticated network management.
400G Interface Support
Enables the use of high-speed 400 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, crucial for handling massive data traffic in modern networks.
Continuous Updates and Patches
Ensures your network devices receive the latest security patches and software improvements, maintaining operational integrity and compliance.
Predictable Cost Structure
Locks in software access and support costs for 10 years, simplifying IT budget planning and avoiding unexpected expenses.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable, secure, and high-throughput networks to handle sensitive transactions and data, making advanced routing capabilities essential for compliance and performance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern manufacturing relies on robust network infrastructure for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, demanding high-speed, low-latency connectivity for automation and data analysis.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need secure, high-capacity networks to manage patient data, support telehealth, and ensure continuous operation of critical medical systems, often under strict regulatory compliance.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions require significant network bandwidth to support large data transfers, online learning platforms, and advanced research computing, necessitating high-performance core routing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Advanced Software Subscription (SIA)?
Cisco SIA is a licensing program that provides access to advanced software features, ongoing updates, and technical support for Cisco network hardware. It ensures devices remain current, secure, and performant throughout their lifecycle.
What does 'CORE/AGGR' refer to in this license?
'CORE/AGGR' indicates that this license is intended for routers functioning in core or aggregation roles within a network architecture. These roles typically handle high volumes of traffic and are critical for network connectivity.
Is this license tied to specific hardware?
Yes, this license is specifically for the Cisco 8000 Series routers equipped with 400G interfaces, enabling advanced software capabilities on that particular platform.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.