Cisco DPX20/X10 8x1G-BP NIC License Fixed SMS-1K | Pluggable, Enterprise — 21-8X1GBP-SMS-1K

Expand network connectivity with a license model built for disciplined deployment planning. Cisco DPX20/X10 - Pluggable 8x1G-BP NIC - License Fixed SMS-1K provides a fixed entitlement for an 8-port 1 GbE pluggable NIC configuration, giving infrastructure teams a clear way to add connectivity where it is needed most. This type of licensed expansion is valuable when port growth must be controlled, documented, and aligned with platform requirements. For teams managing security appliances or network systems in standardized environments, the fixed SMS-1K model supports predictable procurement and avoids the complexity of oversized hardware purchases. Use it when you need to scale interface capacity with precision. The result is a cleaner fit between platform capability, budget approval, and operational need—especially in environments where every added port must justify its place in the design. Ideal For Adding 1 GbE interface capacity to Cisco DPX20/X10 deployments Standardizing port expansion across security or network appliance fleets Supporting controlled growth in environments with fixed procurement approvals Matching licensed connectivity to documented infrastructure design requirements Why This Product 1 Fixed entitlement supports predictable budgeting 2 8-port 1 GbE design fits controlled expansion needs 3 Pluggable NIC model supports platform-aligned deployment 4 Cisco licensing helps standardize procurement across teams