Cisco ME3800X Metro Aggregation Services License | Metro Ethernet — L-ME3800X-A

Keep metro Ethernet services aligned with growing aggregation demands using the Cisco ME3800X Metro Aggregation Services License. This license is designed for environments where access, aggregation, and transport must stay tightly controlled as subscriber counts and service complexity increase. It provides the entitlement required to activate or expand platform capabilities on the ME3800X family, helping network teams maintain consistent service delivery without replacing the underlying hardware. For operators managing business access, wholesale handoff, or campus-to-metro transport, the value is in precision. Rather than overprovisioning hardware, this license lets you match capability to deployment needs while preserving the operational model already in place. That means fewer platform changes, cleaner lifecycle planning, and a more disciplined path to scaling metro services. Cisco licensing is often chosen where uptime, compatibility, and long-term support matter more than short-term savings. This entitlement fits that model: it supports a controlled expansion path for the ME3800X platform and helps protect prior investment in the chassis and associated infrastructure. For teams standardizing on Cisco metro aggregation, it is a practical way to keep the network ready for higher service demand. Ideal For Enable additional metro aggregation services on an existing ME3800X deployment Support carrier Ethernet access networks that require licensed feature expansion Extend platform capability for business service handoff and aggregation Standardize Cisco metro licensing across a routed access environment Why This Product 1 Adds capability without replacing the ME3800X chassis 2 Fits metro aggregation and carrier Ethernet use cases 3 Supports Cisco platform entitlement management 4 Helps scale services with controlled licensing