Cisco CORE/AGGR ESSENTIAL SIA 5 Year Term 100G for Cisco 8000 Series
This Cisco Essential Software subscription provides 5 years of access to core and aggregation capabilities for your Cisco 8000 Series routers, ensuring continued operation and feature enablement.
- Access to Core Features: Unlock essential software functionalities for network aggregation and core routing operations.
- 5-Year Term: Benefit from a predictable, long-term software entitlement for consistent network performance and management.
- 100G Support: Specifically designed for high-speed 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces on Cisco 8000 Series platforms.
- Compliance and Updates: Maintain network compliance and receive necessary software updates throughout the subscription period.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 5-year subscription license for Cisco Essential Software (SIA) for the Cisco 8000 Series routers, specifically enabling core and aggregation functionalities at 100 Gigabit speeds. It ensures your network infrastructure has access to the necessary software features for efficient operation and management.
IT Managers and Network Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to maintain compliance, gain access to critical routing features, and ensure the ongoing support and functionality of their high-performance Cisco 8000 Series network edge and core devices.
- Essential Software Access: Grants entitlement to core and aggregation software features.
- 100G Interface Enablement: Optimized for high-speed 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
- Cisco 8000 Series Support: Specifically designed for deployment on Cisco 8000 Series routers.
- 5-Year Subscription: Provides a fixed term for software access and support.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain regulatory and operational compliance through licensed software.
This Cisco Essential Software subscription is ideal for businesses needing reliable, feature-rich network operations without the overhead of perpetual licensing complexities.
What This Enables
Enable High-Speed Network Aggregation
Enable teams to aggregate traffic from multiple network segments onto high-speed uplinks. Streamline data flow and improve overall network performance for demanding applications.
organizations deploying high-density network edge, businesses managing large data volumes, teams requiring high throughput connectivity
Maintain Core Network Functionality
Streamline the operation of your network's core routing functions with licensed essential software. Automate critical routing processes and ensure reliable connectivity for all connected devices.
businesses with centralized network infrastructure, organizations requiring stable routing protocols, teams managing enterprise network backbones
Ensure Software Compliance
Automate compliance with Cisco's licensing requirements for your network hardware. Protect against potential operational disruptions or legal issues arising from unlicensed software usage.
organizations undergoing IT audits, businesses prioritizing regulatory adherence, teams managing critical network infrastructure
Key Features
Cisco Essential Software (SIA)
Provides access to core and aggregation software features necessary for network operation.
5-Year Term
Offers predictable costs and long-term access to software, simplifying budget management.
100G Interface Support
Ensures full utilization of high-speed 100 Gigabit Ethernet ports on Cisco 8000 Series routers.
Cisco 8000 Series Compatibility
Guarantees that the software is optimized for and compatible with your specific Cisco hardware platform.
Subscription Billing
Allows for operational expense budgeting rather than large capital expenditures.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and ensure continuous trading operations, making robust core routing essential.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often demand high-speed, low-latency connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, necessitating advanced aggregation and core routing capabilities.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations manage vast amounts of patient data and require consistent, high-bandwidth network access for critical applications like telemedicine and medical imaging.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions need to support large numbers of concurrent users and data-intensive research projects, requiring scalable and high-performance network core and aggregation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Essential Software (SIA)?
Cisco Essential Software (SIA) provides a subscription-based license for core software functionalities on specific Cisco hardware. It ensures you have access to necessary features and ongoing support for a defined term.
What does 'CORE/AGGR' mean in the title?
CORE/AGGR refers to the software's capability to function in either a core routing role or an aggregation role within your network architecture.
Is this license perpetual?
No, this is a 5-year term subscription license, not a perpetual license. After the 5-year term, renewal will be required to continue using the software features.
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.