Cisco 8455-SDW Enterprise Agreement 5 Year True Forward 2 Year
This Cisco Enterprise Agreement provides a 5-year platform license for your 8455-SDW solution, ensuring continuous operation and access to advanced features for two years.
- License Term: 5-year agreement for long-term planning and stability.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based for predictable operational expenses.
- True Forward: 2 years of true forward licensing included, offering flexibility.
- Platform Access: Unlocks full capabilities of the Cisco 8455-SDW platform.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Enterprise Agreement is a platform software license that grants your organization the right to use the Cisco 8455-SDW solution for a period of five years. It includes a 2-year true forward licensing component, ensuring you have the necessary capacity and features for your network operations.
Designed for businesses that rely on robust network infrastructure, this agreement is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals overseeing SMB and mid-market environments. It integrates into existing network stacks, providing essential licensing for core platform functionality and ongoing support.
- Extended Term: Secure 5 years of platform access and feature entitlement.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable costs aligned with operational budgets.
- True Forward Licensing: Flexible capacity management with 2 years included.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain licensing compliance with Cisco's official agreement.
- Feature Unlock: Access the full suite of capabilities offered by the 8455-SDW platform.
This Cisco Enterprise Agreement provides essential licensing for mid-market organizations seeking reliable network infrastructure and predictable costs.
What This Enables
Ensure Continuous Platform Operation
Enable teams to maintain uninterrupted access to the Cisco 8455-SDW platform's full feature set. This ensures critical network functions remain operational without risk of service interruption due to licensing issues.
On-premises network infrastructure, core business operations, IT resource management, technology lifecycle planning
Streamline Software Licensing Management
Automate the tracking and renewal of Cisco software licenses for the 8455-SDW platform. This simplifies compliance efforts and reduces the administrative burden on IT staff.
IT department operations, multi-site network deployments, technology asset management, budget forecasting
Access Advanced Network Capabilities
Unlock the full suite of advanced features and functionalities offered by the Cisco 8455-SDW platform. This allows IT professionals to optimize network performance and security.
Network performance optimization, security policy enforcement, data traffic management, infrastructure modernization
Key Features
5-Year Enterprise Agreement Term
Provides long-term certainty and stability for your network infrastructure licensing needs.
2-Year True Forward Licensing
Offers flexibility in managing software capacity, allowing adjustments as your business needs evolve.
Subscription Billing Model
Enables predictable operational expenses, aligning IT costs with your budget cycles.
Full Platform Feature Access
Ensures you can utilize all capabilities of the Cisco 8455-SDW platform for enhanced network performance and security.
Cisco Official Licensing
Guarantees compliance and support, mitigating risks associated with unauthorized or outdated software.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and comply with strict regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain secure, compliant, and always-on networks to protect patient data (HIPAA) and ensure critical medical operations are uninterrupted.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, demanding robust solutions that minimize downtime and ensure data integrity.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies need secure, scalable, and cost-effective IT solutions that meet stringent security mandates and provide reliable services to citizens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco Enterprise Agreement?
A Cisco Enterprise Agreement is a flexible, subscription-based licensing program that simplifies the procurement and management of Cisco software and services. It offers predictable costs and access to the latest features over a set term.
What does 'True Forward' licensing mean?
True Forward licensing allows you to pay for the average capacity you consume over the term, rather than being locked into a fixed amount from day one. It provides flexibility to scale up or down within certain parameters.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license applies to the Cisco 8455-SDW platform. It is essential for enabling the software features and functionality of this specific hardware.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.