Cisco CNC Ess to Advant. RTM Lic for Small Network Elements

Deliver continuous advanced real-time management for small network elements for a 12–35 month term while migrating existing ESS entitlements to Advanced RTM. This upgrade license converts base ESS rights into Advanced RTM privileges so you can enable higher-tier telemetry, policy controls, and operational analytics on eligible devices without swapping hardware. License tracking centralizes in Cisco licensing portals to reduce audit risk and provide clear expiration windows. Procurement teams gain a defined term and scope that matches phased refresh cycles; infrastructure teams gain predictable feature access and a documented upgrade path from ESS. Use this SKU to align procurement with capacity planning: staggered terms across device groups avoids costly full-fleet renewals, and targeted upgrades preserve CAPEX while enabling elevated operational controls. Ship-channel and support entitlements remain governed by your existing Cisco contracts; validate compatibility against your device inventory and Cisco account representative before purchase.