Cisco Sightline Software License Subscription
This Cisco Sightline software license subscription provides essential network visibility and management capabilities for one core router and 10,000 flows, with one year of maintenance and support included.
- Annual Subscription: Ensures continuous access to the latest Sightline software features and updates.
- 1 Core Router Capacity: Licenses the software for deployment on a single core routing instance.
- 10,000 Flows per Second: Provides visibility and analysis for up to 10,000 traffic flows per second.
- 1 Year Maintenance & Support: Includes access to Cisco technical support and software updates for one year.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ANNUAL SUBSCR SIGHTLINE SW LIC (1 CORERTR, 10KFPS) + 1YR M&S is a software license subscription that unlocks advanced network visibility and analytics capabilities for your Cisco routing infrastructure. This specific license covers one core router and supports the analysis of up to 10,000 flows per second, ensuring you have the data needed to monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and maintain security.
This subscription is designed for IT managers and professionals within small to mid-sized businesses who rely on their network infrastructure for daily operations. It integrates into existing Cisco environments, providing critical insights without requiring a complete overhaul of hardware or complex deployment processes. The included maintenance and support ensure that your software remains up-to-date and that you have access to expert assistance when needed.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain deep insights into traffic patterns, application usage, and potential bottlenecks.
- Performance Monitoring: Proactively identify and resolve network performance issues before they impact users.
- Security Assurance: Detect anomalous traffic and potential security threats by analyzing flow data.
- Compliance Enablement: Support regulatory compliance requirements by maintaining accurate network traffic records.
- Simplified Licensing: Annual subscription model provides predictable costs and continuous access to features.
This Cisco Sightline subscription offers essential network intelligence for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to optimize their IT infrastructure and ensure reliable operations.
What This Enables
Enable Real-time Network Traffic Analysis
Enable teams to monitor and analyze network traffic in real-time, identifying performance bottlenecks and application usage patterns. Streamline troubleshooting by quickly pinpointing the source of network issues.
organizations with dedicated network infrastructure, businesses managing complex application dependencies, teams requiring detailed traffic insights
Automate Network Performance Monitoring
Automate the process of collecting and analyzing network flow data to proactively identify performance degradations. Streamline the detection of anomalies that could indicate network issues or security threats.
businesses with performance-sensitive operations, IT departments focused on proactive issue resolution, environments with high traffic volumes
Enhance Network Security Posture
Enhance security by providing detailed visibility into network traffic flows, enabling the detection of unusual or malicious activity. Streamline incident response by having immediate access to traffic data for forensic analysis.
organizations with strict security requirements, businesses operating in regulated industries, teams managing distributed network environments
Key Features
Flow Data Analysis
Understand network traffic patterns, application usage, and user behavior to optimize performance and security.
Real-time Monitoring
Gain immediate insights into network activity, enabling rapid detection and resolution of issues.
Performance Troubleshooting
Quickly identify and diagnose network performance problems, reducing downtime and improving user experience.
Security Threat Detection
Detect anomalous traffic patterns that may indicate security breaches or policy violations.
Subscription Licensing
Benefit from predictable costs and continuous access to the latest software features and support.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network visibility to ensure transaction integrity, meet stringent regulatory compliance standards like SOX, and maintain high availability for critical trading and customer service operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain secure and reliable networks to protect sensitive patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure uninterrupted access to critical medical systems and applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations depend on stable and predictable network performance for control systems, supply chain management, and real-time data processing, making network visibility essential for operational efficiency and uptime.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses rely on networks for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, customer Wi-Fi, and online services, requiring consistent performance and security to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Sightline?
Cisco Sightline is a network visibility and analytics solution that provides deep insights into network traffic. It helps organizations monitor performance, detect security threats, and troubleshoot network issues by analyzing flow data.
What does '1 CORERTR, 10KFPS' mean?
This refers to the capacity of the license. '1 CORERTR' means it is licensed for one core router, and '10KFPS' means it supports analysis of up to 10,000 flows per second.
What is included in the '1YR M&S'?
M&S stands for Maintenance and Support. This includes access to Cisco's technical support resources and entitlement to software updates and patches for one year from the subscription start date.
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.