Cisco DefensePro X380 Upgrade License
Upgrade your Cisco DefensePro X220 to the X380 platform, unlocking 200G security capacity and advanced threat protection for your business network.
- Enhanced Capacity: Access 200G throughput for robust protection against sophisticated threats.
- Advanced Threat Prevention: Gain access to next-generation intrusion prevention and advanced malware defense.
- Continuous Operation: Ensure uninterrupted network security and compliance with the latest threat intelligence.
- Platform Modernization: Upgrade your existing infrastructure to meet evolving security demands without a full hardware replacement.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco software license upgrade option that transitions your existing DefensePro X220 platform to the higher-capacity X380 model, enabling 200G throughput and unlocking advanced security features. It provides essential threat intelligence and protection capabilities necessary for modern network security.
This upgrade is designed for businesses that have already invested in Cisco DefensePro hardware and require increased performance and advanced security functionalities. It is suitable for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing networks in SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to enhance their security posture without a complete hardware overhaul.
- Increased Throughput: Supports up to 200 Gbps, enabling higher performance for demanding network environments.
- Advanced Security Features: Unlocks next-generation intrusion prevention, anti-malware, and threat intelligence services.
- Scalability: Allows your security infrastructure to grow with your business needs.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements by maintaining up-to-date threat detection and prevention.
- Cost-Effective Upgrade: Provides a path to enhanced security capabilities by upgrading software and licensing, rather than replacing entire hardware units.
This Cisco software upgrade provides a cost-effective path for SMB and mid-market organizations to significantly boost their network security performance and capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable Enhanced Network Security Performance
Enable teams to upgrade their existing security appliance to handle increased network traffic and sophisticated threats. Streamline the process of scaling security infrastructure to meet growing business demands.
growing network traffic, high-performance computing, data-intensive operations, compliance requirements
Unlock Advanced Threat Prevention Capabilities
Streamline the deployment of next-generation intrusion prevention and advanced malware detection services. Automate the protection of critical business data and user endpoints against zero-day exploits.
sensitive data environments, regulatory compliance needs, proactive threat mitigation, business continuity planning
Maintain Security Compliance and Posture
Enable teams to maintain compliance with industry regulations and internal security policies by ensuring their threat detection systems are up-to-date. Automate the updating of threat intelligence feeds to protect against emerging attack vectors.
audited environments, data privacy regulations, risk management frameworks, security best practices
Key Features
Upgrade Path to X380 Platform
Enhance your existing Cisco DefensePro X220 hardware to the X380 model, enabling 200G throughput and advanced security features without a full hardware replacement.
200 Gbps Throughput
Support higher network traffic volumes and more demanding security inspection tasks, preventing performance bottlenecks.
Advanced Threat Protection
Gain access to next-generation intrusion prevention, anti-malware, and advanced threat intelligence to defend against sophisticated attacks.
Subscription-Based Licensing
Ensure continuous access to the latest security updates, threat intelligence, and software features through a predictable billing model.
Platform Licensing
Secure the necessary software entitlements to operate and upgrade your Cisco security platform, ensuring compliance and full functionality.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-throughput security to protect sensitive transaction data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced threat prevention critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating robust security solutions capable of high performance and continuous threat monitoring.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have high-speed networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, requiring security solutions that can inspect traffic without impacting production uptime.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups handle large volumes of customer data and payment information, demanding scalable security to prevent breaches and maintain PCI DSS compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this license upgrade?
This is a software license option that upgrades your existing Cisco DefensePro X220 appliance to the X380 model, enabling 200 Gbps throughput and advanced security features. It is a subscription-based entitlement.
What are the benefits of upgrading to the X380?
The upgrade provides significantly increased throughput capacity and access to advanced threat prevention capabilities, ensuring your network can handle higher traffic loads and defend against more sophisticated cyber threats.
Does this require new hardware?
No, this is a software and license upgrade that applies to your existing Cisco DefensePro X220 hardware. It allows you to enhance its capabilities to the X380 level.
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.