Cisco ACI Upgrade License ESS to ADV for XF2 Platforms | Data Center — ACI-UPG-ES-AD-XF2=

Extend Cisco ACI capabilities on XF2 platforms with an upgrade license that moves an existing environment from ESS to ADV. For infrastructure teams, that matters because licensing changes often need to preserve architecture, not disrupt it. This entitlement is designed for organizations that have already standardized on ACI and now need the additional capabilities associated with the Advanced tier. It provides a direct licensing path for XF2 platforms, helping procurement and operations stay aligned on what is being upgraded, where it applies, and how the environment should be managed going forward. The value is in precision. Instead of overbuying a new platform or carrying a mismatched license structure, you can expand the feature set of the current ACI deployment in a controlled way. That supports cleaner lifecycle planning, more predictable budgeting, and a better fit for enterprise network fabrics that are expected to evolve over time. Ideal For Upgrading an existing Cisco ACI deployment from Essential to Advanced licensing Standardizing licensing across XF2 platforms in an enterprise fabric Extending ACI feature access without replacing the underlying platform Supporting procurement of a controlled license transition for network operations Why This Product 1 Targets an existing ACI deployment instead of a new purchase 2 Specific to XF2 platforms for tighter entitlement control 3 Moves from Essential to Advanced licensing tier 4 Better fit for lifecycle upgrades than broad platform refreshes