Subscription Part Number: LIC-CS-AC1-L-E is a Cisco Switching Essentials License Access Tier 1, Large (48 port) - 1 month
Supported switches: Cisco C9350 Series, Cisco C9610 Series
Minimum term for new licence subscription is 36 months - maximum - 84 months
Cisco Networking Subscription
The Cisco Networking Subscription simplifies the way you manage Cisco software, hardware, services, and platforms. This flexible licensing model not only maximizes the value of your current network investment but also ensures long-term protection and scalability.
Key Features and Benefits
- Simplified renewals: Aggregate and align subscription renewal dates to match your organizational or cost-center requirements.
- Scalable licensing: Add new licenses to an existing subscription while maintaining a single, consistent renewal cycle.
- Flexible upgrades: Upgrade entitlements mid-term or at renewal, enabling seamless feature and capacity enhancements.
- Tiered options: Combine different license levels, such as Essentials and Advantage, within the same subscription for tailored functionality.
Unified Support
Every Cisco Networking Subscription includes comprehensive product support, providing consistent and reliable coverage across both hardware and software. This unified support experience ensures faster issue resolution, streamlined management, and peace of mind.
Switching Licensing Enforcement
- On-device functionality: Core OS features on your device will continue to operate even if the license expires. There is no enforcement for on-device features.
- Platform access: To maintain uninterrupted access to platforms such as Meraki Dashboard and Catalyst Center, an active subscription license is required.
- Expired or missing license:
- Access to management platforms will be limited.
- Monitoring and administrative capabilities will be restricted.
- Support through Cisco Networking Subscription will not be available.
Unified Support
- Included support:
- Cisco Networking Subscription provides unified hardware and software support.
- 24x7 access to the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) is included.
- Enhanced support option:
- Customers can upgrade to Cisco Support – Enhanced for faster, proactive support across multi-product and multi-vendor environments.
- This minimizes downtime and enhances service reliability.
- Optional Return Material Authorization (RMA) Upgrade is available at the device level for accelerated hardware replacement.
