Cisco DPX20/X10 Pluggable 4x10G NIC License Fixed SMS-1K | Enterprise — 21-4X10GNIC-SMS-1K

Keep high-speed security deployments tightly aligned to the installed system with Cisco DPX20/X10 pluggable 4x10G NIC licensing. This fixed SMS-1K entitlement is designed for environments that need a clear, auditable path for activating the intended NIC capability on the supported platform. For infrastructure teams, that means less guesswork during procurement and a cleaner match between the license and the deployed architecture. In enterprise security environments, the difference between a generic entitlement and a platform-specific one is operational clarity. This SKU is built for organizations standardizing on DPX20/X10 configurations and needing a license model that maps directly to the target deployment. It supports disciplined capacity planning, simplifies lifecycle documentation, and helps ensure the purchased entitlement matches the actual system design. Cisco licensing is often chosen when the cost of mismatch is higher than the cost of precision. This product fits that profile: a fixed license for a defined 4x10G NIC use case, intended for teams that value exact platform coverage, predictable purchasing, and straightforward administration. Ideal For License a Cisco DPX20/X10 deployment requiring pluggable 4x10G NIC entitlement Standardize security platform licensing for fixed-capacity enterprise environments Support procurement for a known NIC-based deployment scope Document entitlement for audit, lifecycle, and configuration management Why This Product 1 Fixed license for exact platform alignment 2 Supports pluggable 4x10G NIC deployments 3 Better fit for controlled enterprise rollouts 4 Simplifies entitlement tracking and procurement