Cisco MetroAccess Image Upgrade to MetroIPAccess
This Cisco software license enables an upgrade for your MetroAccess platform to MetroIPAccess, unlocking advanced networking capabilities for your business operations.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to enhanced platform features and functionality.
- Platform Upgrade: Enables migration from MetroAccess to the more advanced MetroIPAccess software image.
- Feature Access: Unlocks new capabilities and performance enhancements for your network infrastructure.
- Compliance & Operation: Ensures your network devices remain current and compliant with vendor support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software license subscription from Cisco that facilitates an upgrade from the MetroAccess image to the MetroIPAccess image. It provides the necessary entitlement to transition your network devices to a more advanced software version, ensuring access to current features and ongoing vendor support.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who manage Cisco network infrastructure. It is essential for maintaining the operational integrity and feature set of specific Cisco access platforms within their own business networks.
- Image Upgrade: Facilitates the transition from MetroAccess to the MetroIPAccess software image.
- Subscription Billing: Operates on a recurring subscription model for predictable budgeting.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks advanced functionalities and performance improvements of the MetroIPAccess platform.
- Vendor Support: Ensures continued access to Cisco's technical support and software updates.
- Network Modernization: Supports the evolution of your network edge capabilities.
This Cisco license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams looking to modernize their network edge with advanced capabilities and maintain vendor support.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Features
Enable teams to deploy enhanced routing and switching capabilities by upgrading to the MetroIPAccess software image. This allows for improved network performance and support for modern traffic demands.
businesses with dedicated network hardware, organizations managing complex traffic flows, IT teams seeking performance optimization, companies requiring advanced edge capabilities
Ensure Software Compliance and Support
Streamline the process of maintaining vendor compliance and access to critical security patches by upgrading to the latest supported software image. This prevents end-of-life issues and ensures ongoing technical assistance.
companies with strict IT lifecycle management, organizations prioritizing security updates, businesses reliant on vendor technical support, IT departments managing network device longevity
Modernize Network Edge Infrastructure
Automate the transition to a more capable network platform, supporting future business growth and evolving service requirements. This upgrade positions the network edge for new applications and services.
businesses planning network expansion, organizations adopting new digital services, IT teams preparing for increased bandwidth needs, companies standardizing on current technology
Key Features
MetroIPAccess Software Image
Provides access to the latest features and functionalities for enhanced network performance and capabilities.
Subscription Licensing
Offers predictable budgeting and continuous access to software updates and support.
Cisco Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration with existing Cisco network environments and hardware.
Platform Upgrade Path
Facilitates a clear and supported transition from older MetroAccess software.
Vendor Support Entitlement
Guarantees access to Cisco's technical assistance and software maintenance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and ensure continuous trading operations, making advanced network features critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers depend on robust network connectivity for patient care systems and data management, necessitating up-to-date and supported network equipment for compliance and uptime.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on real-time data and control systems that demand stable, high-performance network access at the edge to maintain operational efficiency.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses need reliable network access for point-of-sale systems, customer Wi-Fi, and inventory management, requiring scalable and feature-rich edge devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between MetroAccess and MetroIPAccess?
MetroIPAccess is a more advanced software image for Cisco's access platforms, offering enhanced features, performance, and support compared to the older MetroAccess image.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is intended for specific Cisco ME3400 series access switches, as indicated by the product family in the MPN. Please verify compatibility with your specific hardware model.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, providing ongoing access to the software features and vendor 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.