Cisco ESS-W-400G-RTU 8000 Series Essentials SW 400G | Right-to-Use — ESS-W-400G-RTU

Enable 400G capability on Cisco 8000 Series platforms with the ESS-W-400G-RTU right-to-use software license. Built for high-capacity routing environments, this entitlement gives network teams a clean way to activate the software rights associated with 400G operation on supported Cisco 8000 Series systems. For service providers, large enterprises, and backbone teams, the appeal is control. You can align software capability with the hardware already deployed, avoid unnecessary platform changes, and keep procurement tied to the performance tier the network actually needs. That matters when throughput, port speed, and operational consistency are part of the design standard. This license is suited to organizations scaling transport, aggregation, or core routing where 400G support is part of the architecture. It helps preserve investment in Cisco 8000 Series infrastructure while making the licensing path explicit and easier to manage across large environments. Ideal For Enable 400G capability on a Cisco 8000 Series router Support backbone or core routing where 400G throughput is required Align software rights with existing Cisco 8000 Series hardware Standardize licensing across large-scale transport environments Why This Product 1 Targets Cisco 8000 Series 400G capability rather than general routing software 2 Uses a right-to-use model suited to enterprise licensing control 3 Supports high-capacity environments where throughput matters 4 Keeps software entitlement aligned to existing Cisco infrastructure