Cisco Crosswork Hierarchical Controller Platform Level 1 to Level 2 Upgrade
Elevate your network control with the Cisco Crosswork Hierarchical Controller Platform Level 1 to Level 2 Upgrade, unlocking advanced management features for your business infrastructure.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network performance and status.
- Advanced Automation: Streamline complex network operations and configuration tasks.
- Scalability: Prepare your network for future growth and increased demands.
- Feature Unlock: Access premium functionalities previously unavailable at Level 1.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco software platform license subscription that upgrades your existing Cisco Crosswork Hierarchical Controller from Level 1 to Level 2 capabilities. It unlocks advanced features and functionalities designed to enhance network management, automation, and visibility.
This upgrade is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who are managing complex network infrastructures and require more sophisticated tools for efficient operation and control.
- Platform Upgrade: Moves your Cisco Crosswork Hierarchical Controller from Level 1 to Level 2.
- Feature Expansion: Unlocks advanced network management and automation capabilities.
- Subscription Billing: Provides predictable costs with a recurring subscription model.
- Network Optimization: Enables more granular control and performance tuning.
- Future-Proofing: Supports evolving network requirements and technologies.
Empower your IT team with advanced network control and automation, ensuring your business infrastructure operates efficiently and reliably.
What This Enables
Unlock Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate complex network configuration and provisioning tasks across their infrastructure. Streamline operational workflows and reduce the risk of manual errors.
on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, distributed branch offices, campus networks
Enhance Network Performance Monitoring
Streamline the process of monitoring network health, identifying performance bottlenecks, and proactively addressing potential issues. Improve overall network reliability and user experience.
business-critical applications, high-traffic networks, multi-site operations, IT-managed infrastructure
Improve Network Visibility and Control
Provide IT professionals with deeper insights into network topology, traffic patterns, and device status. Gain granular control for better management and security posture.
complex network architectures, regulated environments, IT asset management, security operations centers
Key Features
Level 2 Feature Set
Access to advanced functionalities for sophisticated network management and automation.
Subscription Licensing
Predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software updates and support.
Hierarchical Control
Enhanced ability to manage network devices and services in a structured, scalable manner.
Increased Automation
Reduce manual effort and potential for human error in network operations.
Deeper Network Insights
Improved visibility into network performance and status for better decision-making.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure networks with advanced management capabilities to ensure compliance and operational continuity for critical trading and customer service systems.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on robust, always-on networks for patient care systems and data management, necessitating advanced control and visibility to meet strict uptime and security requirements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve complex, distributed networks for operational technology (OT) and IT integration, requiring sophisticated tools for management and automation to maintain production efficiency.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, dynamic networks serving students, faculty, and research facilities, benefiting from advanced features to ensure performance, security, and efficient resource allocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Level 1 and Level 2 of the Cisco Crosswork Hierarchical Controller?
Level 2 unlocks a more advanced set of features compared to Level 1, typically including enhanced automation capabilities, deeper analytics, and more sophisticated management tools for complex network environments.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This is a software platform license upgrade for the Cisco Crosswork Hierarchical Controller. It enhances the capabilities of the software platform itself, not tied to specific hardware models beyond the controller's compatibility.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, providing ongoing access to the Level 2 features and any associated software updates and support for the duration of the subscription term.
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.