Cisco DPX20/X10 2x25G NIC License
This Cisco DPX20/X10 2x25G NIC license unlocks fixed SMS-1 capabilities, ensuring your network infrastructure operates compliantly and efficiently.
- Access to Fixed SMS-1 Features: Gain entitlement to specific network acceleration and management features defined by the SMS-1 license.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to Cisco's licensing requirements, avoiding operational disruptions or potential penalties.
- Continued Network Operation: Ensure the network interface card functions as intended with the necessary software enablement.
- Simplified Licensing: A fixed license model provides clear visibility and management for this specific hardware component.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a fixed software license for the Cisco DPX20/X10 platform, specifically enabling the 2x25G NIC functionality under the SMS-1 entitlement. It ensures that the network interface card is fully operational and compliant with Cisco's software licensing model.
Businesses utilizing Cisco networking hardware for their internal operations, such as IT Managers overseeing network infrastructure or IT Professionals managing server connectivity, will use this license. It is essential for maintaining the intended performance and feature set of the 2x25G NIC within their existing network environment.
- Enables 2x25G NIC Functionality: Activates the full capabilities of the dual 25 Gigabit Ethernet network interface card.
- Fixed SMS-1 License: Provides a perpetual or term-based entitlement for specific software features associated with the SMS-1 tier.
- Platform Specific: Designed exclusively for the Cisco DPX20/X10 platform, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
- Compliance and Support: Facilitates adherence to vendor licensing agreements, often a prerequisite for receiving technical support.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees that the network hardware operates with the correct software enablement, preventing service interruptions.
This Cisco license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to ensure their DPX20/X10 2x25G NIC operates with full functionality and vendor compliance.
What This Enables
Enable Network Interface Card Functionality
Enable teams to activate and utilize the full capabilities of the Cisco DPX20/X10 2x25G NIC. This ensures high-speed network connectivity for critical business applications and services.
Organizations deploying new network hardware, Businesses upgrading server connectivity, Teams managing data center infrastructure
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Streamline adherence to Cisco's software licensing requirements for network hardware. This license provides the necessary entitlement, preventing potential operational issues or support interruptions.
Companies undergoing IT audits, Businesses maintaining vendor support contracts, IT departments managing hardware lifecycles
Maintain Network Performance
Automate the activation of high-performance networking features on the DPX20/X10 platform. This license guarantees that the 2x25G NIC operates as designed, supporting demanding workloads.
Organizations requiring high throughput, Businesses running virtualized environments, Teams supporting data-intensive applications
Key Features
Fixed SMS-1 License
Provides a clear and perpetual or term-based entitlement for specific network acceleration and management features, simplifying software management.
2x25G NIC Enablement
Unlocks the full high-speed connectivity potential of the Cisco DPX20/X10 platform's dual 25 Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Platform Specific
Ensures guaranteed compatibility and optimal performance by being designed exclusively for the Cisco DPX20/X10 hardware.
Compliance Assurance
Helps organizations meet Cisco's licensing requirements, which is often a prerequisite for receiving vendor technical support and maintaining operational integrity.
Operational Continuity
Guarantees that the network interface card is correctly licensed and activated, preventing potential service disruptions and ensuring reliable data flow.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable network connectivity for trading, transaction processing, and data analysis, making 2x25G NICs essential for their internal operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern manufacturing relies on robust internal networks for real-time data acquisition, machine control, and IoT integration, where high-bandwidth NICs are critical for operational efficiency.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need secure and high-performance networks to manage patient data, PACS imaging, and critical applications, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions require significant network bandwidth for data-intensive research, large file transfers, and supporting numerous connected devices within their campus networks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Cisco DPX20/X10 2x25G NIC SMS-1 license enable?
This license enables the specific features and functionalities associated with the SMS-1 tier for the 2x25G Network Interface Card on the Cisco DPX20/X10 platform. It ensures the card operates correctly and compliantly.
Is this license a subscription or a perpetual license?
The product data indicates a 'SUBSCRIPTION' billing model, suggesting this is a term-based license. Please refer to the specific purchase agreement for exact terms and duration.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco DPX20/X10 platform, enabling the 2x25G Network Interface Card (NIC).
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.