Cisco SWSS Premier Perpetual Upgrade for 8000/8000E Type | Support — CON-ECMU-8KSWPRBP

Preserve support continuity on Cisco 8000 and 8000E deployments with Premier SWSS upgrade coverage for perpetual software. This entitlement is designed for teams that need to keep established network platforms under active support while protecting the value of prior software investment. For infrastructure organizations, the difference is operational certainty. Premier coverage helps maintain access to Cisco software support processes, entitlement management, and lifecycle planning for environments where downtime, delayed fixes, or unsupported releases carry real cost. It is a practical fit for networks that must remain stable while software stays aligned with business requirements. This SKU is positioned for perpetual software environments, where the goal is not a new license model but sustained support on an installed base. That makes it especially relevant for procurement teams managing renewal discipline and for architects responsible for keeping platform support aligned with production risk. When the network is expected to perform, support coverage matters as much as the hardware itself. Ideal For Renewing support for Cisco 8000 series production networks Maintaining coverage on Cisco 8000E perpetual software deployments Extending software support for enterprise routing infrastructure Managing lifecycle continuity for installed Cisco network platforms Why This Product 1 Supports perpetual software rather than subscription licensing 2 Targets Cisco 8000 and 8000E platforms specifically 3 Provides Premier-level support entitlement coverage 4 Fits installed-base lifecycle management