Cisco CORE & AGGR ADVANTAGE W/O ESSENTIALS SIA 100G
This Cisco platform software subscription provides advanced capabilities for your core and aggregation network infrastructure, ensuring continued operation and feature access.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to advanced software features and support.
- Platform Focus: Enhances core and aggregation network devices with 100G capabilities.
- Value Proposition: Ensures compliance, unlocks critical features, and maintains network performance.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees access to necessary software updates and vendor support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco CORE & AGGR ADVANTAGE W/O ESSENTIALS SIA 100G is a platform software subscription designed to unlock advanced functionalities for your network's core and aggregation layers. This license provides essential access to features and support, ensuring your 100G infrastructure operates at peak performance and remains compliant with vendor requirements.
This subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who manage critical network infrastructure. It integrates directly with Cisco hardware, providing a vital link for software updates, feature enablement, and vendor support, thereby preventing operational disruptions and ensuring the network meets evolving business demands.
- Advanced Feature Access: Unlock specialized software features for enhanced network control and performance.
- Subscription Model: Provides predictable, ongoing access to software and support on a recurring basis.
- 100G Infrastructure Support: Tailored for high-speed 100 Gigabit Ethernet core and aggregation deployments.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain software licensing compliance with Cisco's entitlement programs.
- Vendor Support: Includes access to Cisco's technical support for issue resolution and guidance.
This Cisco subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to maintain advanced network capabilities and vendor support without the overhead of traditional enterprise licensing.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Features
Enable teams to unlock specialized software functionalities for enhanced network control and performance. Streamline network operations by ensuring access to the latest features required for demanding applications.
high-speed networking, core infrastructure, aggregation layers, data center interconnects, campus networks
Ensure Software Compliance
Streamline the process of maintaining up-to-date software licenses and entitlements for critical network hardware. Automate compliance checks and avoid potential penalties or service disruptions associated with licensing lapses.
regulated environments, IT asset management, network operations centers, multi-vendor environments
Maintain Operational Continuity
Enable teams to ensure uninterrupted network service by providing access to vendor support and software updates. Protect against unexpected issues by having a direct line to Cisco technical expertise for timely resolution.
business-critical applications, 24/7 operations, high-availability networks, service delivery platforms
Key Features
Subscription Licensing
Provides predictable, ongoing access to software features and support, simplifying budget management and ensuring continuous entitlement.
100G Core & Aggregation Focus
Optimized for high-speed network environments, ensuring performance and stability for critical data paths.
Access to Cisco Software Features
Unlocks advanced functionalities that enhance network control, security, and operational efficiency.
Vendor Support Entitlement
Grants access to Cisco's technical assistance, crucial for troubleshooting and maintaining network health.
Compliance Assurance
Helps organizations maintain adherence to software licensing agreements, mitigating risks of non-compliance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and performant networks to handle high-volume transactions and sensitive data, making advanced Cisco licensing crucial for stability and compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers depend on robust network infrastructure for critical patient data and real-time applications, necessitating advanced features and vendor support for uninterrupted service.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on consistent network performance for automation and control systems, where any downtime can lead to significant production losses.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions manage large networks with high bandwidth demands for data transfer and online learning, requiring scalable and efficient infrastructure solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this subscription?
This is a subscription license, meaning it is valid for a defined period, typically one year or longer, and requires renewal to maintain access to features and support.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for Cisco network devices operating in the core and aggregation layers, specifically supporting 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.
Does this include Cisco Essential's features?
No, this license is specifically designated as 'W/O ESSENTIALS', meaning it does not include the features covered under Cisco's Essentials licensing tier.
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.