Cisco DefensePro X40 20G Software License | DDoS Protection — RD-DPX40-20G

Keep high-volume traffic under control with Cisco DefensePro X40 - 20G Software License. This license is designed for environments that need protection capacity aligned to 20 Gbps operation, making it a strong fit for perimeter defenses, service-facing infrastructure, and networks where attack traffic can quickly consume available headroom. For infrastructure teams, the value is in preserving service availability while maintaining a clear licensing path for the DefensePro X40 platform. Rather than overbuying generic protection, this entitlement maps capacity to a defined performance tier, helping teams plan deployments with more precision and less waste. That matters when uptime, traffic consistency, and mitigation response all affect business continuity. Cisco’s software licensing model also supports cleaner procurement and lifecycle management. The RD-DPX40-20G entitlement gives buyers a specific, platform-aligned way to extend protection capability without changing the underlying architecture. For organizations defending customer-facing applications, branch aggregation points, or critical internet edges, this license helps justify the investment in a more capable mitigation posture. Ideal For Protecting customer-facing applications at the internet edge Mitigating attack traffic on high-throughput perimeter links Supporting capacity planning for DefensePro X40 deployments Standardizing DDoS protection licensing across enterprise sites Why This Product 1 Sized for 20 Gbps environments rather than generic license tiers 2 Platform-specific entitlement for DefensePro X40 deployments 3 Better fit for high-volume mitigation planning than smaller capacity options 4 Supports procurement clarity with a single software license SKU