Cisco CNC-APU-3ARTM-PS Advanced to Pre Upgrade RTM | Licensing — CNC-APU-3ARTM-PS

Maintain upgrade continuity for 3rd-party Type A RTM deployments with a perpetual Cisco entitlement built for pre-upgrade rights. This licensing SKU supports organizations that need to preserve access to an earlier upgrade state while keeping the environment aligned with Cisco’s commercial framework. For infrastructure teams managing long-lived platforms, the value is straightforward: protect the installed base, avoid unnecessary requalification, and keep upgrade planning under control. A perpetual structure can be a better fit than short-term coverage when the goal is to retain rights over time rather than reset them at each renewal cycle. This entitlement is suited to procurement workflows where license history matters and where preserving the correct upgrade path is part of operational governance. It helps reduce ambiguity during audits, renewals, and lifecycle planning by tying the deployment to a defined Cisco licensing construct. Choose this option when continuity, entitlement clarity, and long-term planning matter more than temporary coverage. It is a precise fit for organizations that need to keep 3rd-party Type A RTM environments eligible for the next step without disrupting the current baseline. Ideal For Preserving upgrade rights for installed 3rd-party Type A RTM environments Managing perpetual entitlement records for procurement and compliance teams Maintaining continuity during lifecycle planning and platform transitions Protecting prior licensing investment while keeping future upgrade options open Why This Product 1 Perpetual entitlement versus recurring subscription coverage 2 Pre-upgrade rights for qualifying 3rd-party Type A RTM deployments 3 Designed to preserve existing licensing continuity 4 Better fit for long-term entitlement control than temporary coverage