Cisco EDGE ESSENTIALS SIA PER 100G
This Cisco EDGE ESSENTIALS SIA PER 100G license subscription ensures your network infrastructure remains compliant and fully functional for 12 to 35 months.
- License Term: Flexible 12 to 35-month subscription terms to align with your budget and operational needs.
- Capacity: Enables 100G connectivity, supporting high-throughput data transfer for demanding applications.
- Compliance & Support: Guarantees access to essential software features and ongoing support for regulatory adherence.
- Operational Continuity: Protects against service disruptions by ensuring access to necessary software updates and technical assistance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco EDGE ESSENTIALS SIA PER 100G is a platform software license subscription that unlocks critical capabilities for your network edge devices. It provides access to essential software features and ensures continued operational support for 100G interfaces over a flexible term.
This licensing is designed for businesses that rely on high-performance network connectivity at their edge. IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this to maintain compliance, ensure feature parity, and guarantee the stability of their network infrastructure.
- 100G Interface Support: Enables high-speed data transmission crucial for modern business operations.
- Software Entitlement: Grants access to necessary software features and updates for optimal device performance.
- Subscription Billing: Provides predictable operational expenses with a recurring subscription model.
- Flexible Terms: Offers contract durations from 12 to 35 months, adaptable to your business cycle.
- Vendor Support: Ensures access to Cisco's technical support for issue resolution and guidance.
This Cisco licensing provides essential network capabilities and support, ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking reliable edge performance.
What This Enables
Enable High-Speed Network Operations
Enable teams to utilize the full 100G capacity of their Cisco edge devices for demanding applications and data transfer. Streamline network performance by ensuring access to the latest software features and optimizations.
high-throughput data environments, core network infrastructure, data center interconnects, service provider edge
Ensure Software Compliance and Updates
Automate the process of maintaining software compliance for critical network edge devices. Provide teams with entitlement to necessary software updates and security patches, reducing vulnerability exposure.
regulated industry environments, security-conscious organizations, long-term IT asset management, business continuity planning
Guarantee Vendor Support Access
Entitle teams to direct technical support from Cisco for troubleshooting and issue resolution on 100G interfaces. Protect against unexpected downtime by ensuring rapid access to expert assistance.
mission-critical network deployments, IT teams with limited specialized staff, organizations requiring guaranteed response times, business-critical operations
Key Features
100G Interface Support
Facilitates high-speed data transmission essential for modern business applications and services.
Platform Software License
Unlocks critical features and capabilities required for optimal network edge device performance.
Subscription Billing
Provides predictable operational expenses and simplifies budget management for IT infrastructure.
Flexible Term Options (12-35 Months)
Allows organizations to align licensing periods with their strategic technology roadmaps and financial planning.
Cisco Support Entitlement
Ensures access to vendor expertise for troubleshooting, issue resolution, and maintaining operational continuity.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable network connectivity for trading, transaction processing, and data analytics, making 100G interfaces critical for their operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern industrial operations rely on robust networks for IoT, automation, and real-time data collection, necessitating high-bandwidth edge capabilities for efficiency and control.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers handle large volumes of sensitive data, including medical imaging and patient records, requiring high-speed network infrastructure to ensure timely access and operational efficiency.
Retail & Hospitality
Large retail chains and hospitality groups often manage complex networks for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services, benefiting from high-capacity edge connectivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'SIA' mean in the product name?
SIA typically stands for 'Software and Infrastructure Assurance' or similar terms indicating that the license includes software entitlements and support for the underlying infrastructure.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for Cisco network edge devices that support 100G interfaces. Specific compatibility should be verified against your hardware model.
Can I choose a term longer than 35 months?
This specific product listing is for terms between 12 and 35 months. Longer-term options may be available through custom quotes or different product SKUs.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.