Cisco ESC-CP1M-VA-1Y Control Plane Support | 1M Sessions, 1 Year — ESC-CP1M-VA-1Y

Secure a defined support window for critical control-plane software with Cisco ESC-CP1M-VA-1Y. This 1-year entitlement is built for Value Plus virtual platform software with 1M session coverage, giving infrastructure teams a clear path to maintain vendor-backed support without overcommitting to a longer term. For procurement and operations teams, the advantage is precision. The annual term supports tighter budget cycles, shorter planning horizons, and faster renewal decisions while still preserving the support relationJTFp tied to the deployed software. That matters when the cost of unsupported infrastructure is measured in downtime, delayed remediation, and operational risk. Cisco support entitlements are often selected to keep mission-critical software aligned with vendor coverage and to avoid gaps that can complicate incident response. This 1-year option is a practical fit for organizations that want to validate deployment direction, manage near-term lifecycle changes, or keep support synchronized with annual purchasing processes. It delivers the coverage structure enterprise teams expect, with the term length many environments need. Ideal For Covering deployed control-plane software during a 12-month operating cycle Aligning support purchases with annual procurement and budget planning Maintaining entitlement for virtual platform software with 1M session usage Bridging support while evaluating longer-term platform strategy Why This Product 1 1-year term for tighter budget control 2 1M session scope for defined deployment planning 3 Vendor-backed entitlement for control-plane software 4 Shorter commitment than 3-year coverage