Cisco CORE & AGGR ADVANCED SIA PER 400G 1M
This Cisco advanced software license provides essential capabilities for your 400G core and aggregation network interfaces, ensuring continued operation and feature access for one year.
- License Entitlement: Access to advanced software features and functionalities for Cisco 400G interfaces.
- Subscription Term: One-year subscription providing continuous access to software updates and support.
- Platform Compatibility: Designed for Cisco core and aggregation network devices supporting 400G connectivity.
- Operational Assurance: Ensures your network infrastructure remains compliant and fully functional with the latest software.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco platform software subscription license, specifically for advanced features on 400G interfaces within core and aggregation network layers. It provides a one-year entitlement to utilize enhanced software capabilities, ensuring your network infrastructure operates at peak performance and remains compliant with current standards.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to unlock advanced functionalities on their Cisco networking hardware. It is essential for maintaining the health, security, and feature set of high-speed network segments that form the backbone of business operations.
- Advanced Feature Access: Unlocks sophisticated software features for enhanced network control and performance.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance and security posture with up-to-date software.
- Subscription Model: Provides predictable costs and continuous access to software enhancements over a one-year term.
- High-Speed Connectivity: Specifically tailored for 400G interfaces in critical network core and aggregation points.
- Operational Stability: Ensures reliable network operation by supporting the underlying hardware with current software.
This Cisco advanced software license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams needing to maximize their 400G network investments with assured compliance and feature access.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Features
Enable teams to unlock sophisticated software functionalities for enhanced control and performance on 400G network interfaces. Streamline network management by ensuring access to the latest features required for complex traffic patterns.
high-speed networking, data center interconnect, core network infrastructure, aggregation layer deployment
Ensure Software Compliance and Security
Automate compliance with security policies and industry standards by maintaining up-to-date software on critical network hardware. Protect sensitive business data by mitigating vulnerabilities associated with outdated software versions.
regulated environments, security-conscious operations, business continuity planning, network hardening
Maintain Network Operational Stability
Support the continued reliable operation of high-capacity 400G network links essential for business continuity. Prevent unexpected outages or performance issues by ensuring the underlying hardware is running on current, supported software.
mission-critical applications, 24/7 operations, business-critical data flow, network uptime requirements
Key Features
Advanced Software Features
Unlock enhanced network control, traffic management, and performance optimization capabilities for 400G interfaces.
One-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable budgeting and continuous access to software updates and feature enhancements for a defined period.
400G Interface Support
Specifically designed to enhance the functionality and reliability of high-speed 400 Gigabit Ethernet connections.
Compliance and Security Updates
Helps maintain adherence to industry regulations and security best practices through regular software updates.
Core & Aggregation Focus
Optimizes the critical backbone of your network, ensuring stability and performance for data flow.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable, and secure network infrastructure to handle large volumes of transactions and sensitive data, making advanced features for 400G interfaces critical for performance and compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern manufacturing relies on robust network connectivity for IoT devices, automation, and real-time data processing, necessitating high-capacity 400G links for efficient operations and minimal downtime.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle vast amounts of patient data and require secure, high-performance networks for medical imaging, telehealth, and research, where 400G capabilities ensure rapid data access and system responsiveness.
Retail & Hospitality
Large retail chains and hospitality groups use high-speed networks for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, customer Wi-Fi, and data analytics, benefiting from the performance and stability of advanced 400G network features.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Advanced SIA?
Cisco Advanced SIA (Software Image Activation) is a licensing mechanism that enables specific software features and functionalities on Cisco network devices. This particular license pertains to 400G interfaces in core and aggregation layers.
What does 'PER 400G 1M' mean?
'PER 400G' indicates the license is for 400 Gigabit interfaces, and '1M' signifies a one-year subscription term.
Is this license perpetual?
No, this is a subscription-based license with a one-year term. Renewal will be required to continue using the advanced features beyond the initial year.
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.