Cisco Access Network Software and Automation ADN 1.0 Perpetual License
Cisco Access Network Software and Automation ADN 1.0 perpetual license provides essential network visibility and automation capabilities for your business infrastructure.
- License Term: Perpetual access to Cisco ADN 1.0 software features and updates.
- Billing Model: One-time purchase for ongoing software entitlement.
- Platform Applicability: Designed for Cisco networking hardware supporting 10Gbps interfaces.
- Key Value: Ensures network compliance, unlocks advanced automation features, and maintains operational continuity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a perpetual software license for Cisco's Access Network Software and Automation (ADN) platform, version 1.0. It unlocks advanced capabilities for managing and automating your wired and wireless access networks, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to gain deeper insights into network traffic, automate routine tasks, and enhance security posture. It integrates with existing Cisco network infrastructure to provide a unified management experience.
- Network Automation: Streamline configuration, provisioning, and policy enforcement across your access network.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain granular insights into network performance, user activity, and device health.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to industry regulations and internal IT policies through centralized control.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports network environments with up to 10Gbps interface speeds.
- Perpetual Entitlement: One-time purchase provides ongoing access to the licensed software features.
This perpetual license is ideal for businesses seeking to modernize their network management without ongoing subscription costs, ensuring long-term value and control.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate repetitive network tasks, such as device provisioning and policy updates. Streamline network operations and reduce the potential for human error in configuration.
on-premises data centers, campus networks, branch offices, hybrid cloud environments
Enhance Network Visibility and Monitoring
Streamline the process of monitoring network performance and identifying potential issues before they impact users. Automate the collection of network telemetry for proactive troubleshooting.
distributed enterprise networks, multi-site organizations, IT infrastructure management
Ensure Network Compliance and Security
Automate the enforcement of network access policies and security configurations across all connected devices. Maintain regulatory compliance through consistent and auditable network settings.
secure network deployments, regulated industry environments, IT governance frameworks
Key Features
Perpetual Software License
Provides ongoing access to Cisco ADN 1.0 features without recurring subscription fees, offering long-term cost predictability.
Network Automation Engine
Automates routine network configurations and policy deployments, reducing manual effort and potential for errors.
Advanced Network Visibility
Offers deep insights into network traffic, device status, and user activity, enabling proactive issue resolution.
10Gbps Interface Support
Designed to manage high-speed network infrastructure, ensuring performance for demanding business applications.
Centralized Policy Management
Enforces consistent security and access policies across the network, simplifying compliance and security posture.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Ensures compliance with strict financial regulations and data security standards through automated policy enforcement and enhanced network visibility.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Supports the need for highly available and secure network operations critical for patient data management and medical device connectivity, adhering to HIPAA requirements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Enables reliable and automated network management for operational technology (OT) environments, ensuring uptime and security for production systems.
Legal & Professional Services
Protects sensitive client data through robust network security and compliance automation, maintaining client confidentiality and trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Access Network Software and Automation ADN 1.0?
Cisco ADN 1.0 is a software platform designed to automate and enhance the management of your access network. This perpetual license provides access to its features for your business's IT infrastructure.
What does a perpetual license mean?
A perpetual license means you own the right to use the software indefinitely after a one-time purchase. You are entitled to the features and versions available at the time of purchase and potentially subsequent updates as per Cisco's licensing terms.
What type of hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for Cisco networking hardware that supports 10Gbps interfaces, typically found in core network infrastructure or high-performance access points.
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.