Cisco DefensePro X80-40G Upgrade License
Upgrade your Cisco DefensePro X80-20G to the X80-40G platform license, unlocking advanced threat defense and ensuring robust network security for your business.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Gain access to the full suite of DefensePro X80-40G features, including advanced threat detection and mitigation capabilities.
- Increased Capacity: The upgrade provides expanded capacity, supporting higher traffic volumes and more complex network environments.
- Continuous Operation: Ensure uninterrupted network security services and maintain compliance with evolving threat landscapes.
- License Compliance: Maintain a compliant licensing status with the latest software version and feature set from Cisco.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is an upgrade license for Cisco's DefensePro X80 platform, specifically transitioning from the X80-20G model to the X80-40G. It unlocks the full feature set and capacity of the X80-40G, providing advanced threat protection, intrusion prevention, and denial-of-service mitigation capabilities for your network infrastructure.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for maintaining the security and operational integrity of their company's network. It integrates into existing Cisco security deployments, enhancing the capabilities of their current hardware.
- Advanced Threat Mitigation: Access sophisticated tools to defend against a wide range of cyber threats, including zero-day attacks.
- Scalable Capacity: The X80-40G offers increased throughput and processing power to handle growing network demands.
- Intrusion Prevention: Proactively identify and block malicious network activity before it impacts your operations.
- Denial-of-Service Protection: Safeguard critical services from volumetric and application-layer denial-of-service attacks.
- Centralized Management: Benefit from unified management capabilities for simplified policy enforcement and monitoring.
This Cisco DefensePro upgrade is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to elevate their network security without the overhead of a complete system replacement.
What This Enables
Unlock Advanced Threat Defense Capabilities
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated intrusion prevention and denial-of-service mitigation strategies. Streamline the defense against zero-day exploits and advanced persistent threats.
on-premises network infrastructure, multi-segment networks, high-traffic environments, security-conscious operations
Increase Network Security Capacity
Automate the handling of increased network traffic volumes and more complex attack vectors. Support business growth and evolving operational demands with expanded processing power.
growing businesses, expanding IT infrastructure, high-volume data processing, network performance optimization
Ensure Continuous Compliance and Operation
Maintain regulatory compliance by utilizing the latest security features and threat intelligence updates. Protect critical business operations from disruptive cyberattacks and ensure service availability.
regulated industries, business continuity planning, risk management frameworks, operational resilience
Key Features
Upgrade Path to DefensePro X80-40G
Gain access to the full feature set and enhanced capabilities of the X80-40G platform, ensuring your security investment remains current and effective.
Advanced Threat Prevention
Protect your network from a wide array of sophisticated threats, including zero-day attacks and advanced persistent threats, minimizing risk to business operations.
Increased Throughput and Capacity
Handle higher volumes of network traffic and more complex security processing demands, supporting business growth and performance.
Denial-of-Service (DoS) Mitigation
Safeguard critical applications and services from volumetric and application-layer DoS attacks, ensuring availability and business continuity.
Subscription-Based Licensing
Benefit from predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and threat intelligence through a subscription model.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and maintain compliance with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard protected health information (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating advanced threat protection and data integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology environments require protection against cyber threats that could disrupt production and compromise safety.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations handle highly confidential client information, demanding strong security to prevent breaches and maintain client trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this license upgrade for?
This is an upgrade license that allows you to transition your existing Cisco DefensePro X80-20G platform to the X80-40G model. It unlocks the advanced features and increased capacity of the X80-40G.
What are the benefits of upgrading to X80-40G?
The upgrade provides enhanced threat detection, improved intrusion prevention, greater capacity for network traffic, and access to the latest security capabilities from Cisco, ensuring a more robust defense against modern cyber threats.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This license is a subscription, providing ongoing access to software updates and threat intelligence as part of its 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.