Cisco ADV-C-400G-RTU 8000 Series 400G Cloud | RTU, 8000 Series — ADV-C-400G-RTU

Activate 400G capability on Cisco 8000 Series infrastructure with a cloud-delivered right-to-use software license. This model is built for teams that need to scale network capacity in step with demand, without committing to unnecessary hardware overprovisioning. For service providers and enterprise backbone environments, the value is in turning on higher-capacity functionality when the network needs it. That supports more disciplined capital planning, cleaner rollout timing, and a better match between spend and traffic growth. Right-to-use licensing is especially useful when capacity requirements are changing faster than procurement cycles. Cisco 8000 Series platforms are built for demanding network roles, and this license helps align software entitlement with operational needs. It is a strong fit for organizations planning incremental upgrades, expanding high-speed transport, or standardizing capacity across distributed environments. By separating entitlement from hardware replacement, it gives architects more control over when and where 400G services are activated. Ideal For Enabling 400G capacity on a Cisco 8000 Series deployment Adding bandwidth headroom for traffic growth without immediate hardware expansion Staging network upgrades across multiple sites or domains Aligning licensing activation with service rollout schedules Why This Product 1 Activates 400G capability without immediate hardware overbuying 2 Fits capacity-on-demand and staged rollout strategies 3 Supports Cisco 8000 Series network planning 4 Separates software entitlement from physical expansion