Cisco SM-X 16 Port Layer 3 LAN Base to IP Services License
Unlock advanced Layer 3 routing and IP services for your Cisco network with the SM-X 16 Port License, ensuring enhanced connectivity and traffic management.
- Access to Advanced Routing: Gain Layer 3 capabilities for sophisticated network segmentation and traffic control.
- IP Services Enablement: Unlock essential IP services for improved network performance and application support.
- Platform Licensing: Secure the necessary software entitlement for your Cisco hardware platform.
- Subscription Billing: Benefit from predictable operational expenses with a recurring subscription model.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco SM-X 16 Port Layer 3 LAN to IP Services License provides the software entitlement required to enable advanced routing and IP service functionalities on compatible Cisco network hardware. It is a subscription-based license designed to unlock critical Layer 3 capabilities, allowing for more complex network designs and efficient traffic management.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market businesses who need to expand their network's routing capabilities beyond basic Layer 2 switching. It integrates directly with specific Cisco platforms, enhancing their functionality for internal business operations, data center connectivity, or campus network segmentation.
- Layer 3 Routing: Enables advanced IP routing protocols for dynamic path selection and network optimization.
- IP Services: Unlocks features like Quality of Service (QoS) and Access Control Lists (ACLs) for traffic prioritization and security.
- Subscription Model: Provides a flexible, operational expense-friendly licensing term.
- Hardware Compatibility: Designed for specific Cisco SM-X modules, ensuring seamless integration.
- Network Scalability: Supports the growth and evolving needs of your business network.
This Cisco license is the right choice for businesses needing to upgrade their network infrastructure with advanced routing and IP service capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Segmentation
Enable teams to create distinct network segments for different departments or applications, improving security and performance. Streamline traffic flow by implementing intelligent routing decisions based on network conditions.
On-premises data centers, campus network deployments, multi-departmental organizations
Enhance Application Performance
Streamline the prioritization of critical business application traffic using Quality of Service (QoS) features. Automate traffic shaping and management to ensure consistent performance for voice, video, and data services.
Businesses with real-time communication needs, organizations running performance-sensitive applications, networks supporting diverse user traffic
Improve Network Security Posture
Enable teams to implement granular access control policies using Access Control Lists (ACLs) to restrict unauthorized network access. Automate the enforcement of security rules at the network edge and within internal segments.
Companies with strict security compliance requirements, organizations managing sensitive data, networks requiring internal traffic filtering
Key Features
Layer 3 Routing Capabilities
Allows for more complex network designs, efficient traffic routing, and better network segmentation for improved performance and security.
IP Services (e.g., QoS, ACLs)
Enables prioritization of critical traffic and implementation of granular security policies, enhancing user experience and network protection.
Subscription Licensing
Provides a predictable operational expense model, allowing for easier budgeting and flexibility in managing software entitlements.
Cisco Hardware Integration
Ensures compatibility and optimal performance when used with supported Cisco SM-X modules within your existing network infrastructure.
Scalable Network Functionality
Supports the evolving needs of your business by providing advanced routing features that can accommodate network growth and complexity.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network segmentation and security features, such as advanced routing and ACLs, to protect sensitive data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and reliable networks to manage patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure critical medical applications have prioritized bandwidth through QoS.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require precise traffic control and network segmentation to manage operational technology (OT) alongside IT systems, ensuring performance and security.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information, necessitating strong network security, access controls, and reliable connectivity for critical business operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Layer 3 LAN to IP Services license?
A Layer 3 LAN to IP Services license enables advanced routing capabilities and IP-specific features on Cisco network devices. This allows for more sophisticated network management, traffic control, and security compared to basic Layer 2 switching.
What does 'SM-X' refer to in the product title?
SM-X typically refers to a specific series or type of modular service module for Cisco switches, indicating the hardware platform this license is designed to activate features on.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay a recurring fee for the right to use the software features over a defined term, offering a more flexible operational expense model.
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.