Cisco ACI Upgrade License ESS to ADV 1G Platforms | Enterprise — ACI-UPG-ES-AD-GF=

Upgrade Cisco ACI from ESS to ADV on 1G platforms with a license path designed for enterprise environments that need more capability without replacing the underlying deployment. This entitlement helps teams move forward in a controlled way, keeping the upgrade process aligned to existing Cisco infrastructure and procurement standards. For architects and procurement teams, the advantage is clarity. Instead of managing a separate deployment or reworking the platform strategy, the upgrade license extends the current environment into a higher tier. That supports budget discipline, reduces licensing complexity, and keeps the transition tied to the installed base. This is the kind of licensing decision that matters in large environments: it protects prior investment, supports planned capability growth, and keeps sourcing aligned with Cisco’s ecosystem. For organizations standardizing on ACI, the ESS-to-ADV upgrade is a practical way to move into a more capable licensing tier while maintaining operational continuity. Ideal For Upgrading an existing Cisco ACI deployment from ESS to ADV Extending platform capability without rearchitecting the environment Standardizing licensing across 1G platform sites Managing a controlled entitlement migration for enterprise procurement Why This Product 1 Upgrade path from ESS to ADV instead of a new deployment 2 Built for Cisco ACI on 1G platforms 3 Helps preserve existing licensing investment 4 More controlled than replacing the full environment