Cisco Annual Subscription Software License (100Mbps Pool)
This Cisco annual software license subscription provides a 100Mbps pool of capacity, ensuring essential network security features and ongoing support for your business operations.
- Access to Advanced Security: Unlock critical security features and threat intelligence updates from Cisco.
- Continuous Operation: Maintain up-to-date software and receive technical assistance for uninterrupted network performance.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensure your network infrastructure meets current security standards and regulatory requirements.
- Predictable Budgeting: Manage IT expenses with a clear, annual subscription model for software licensing.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Annual Subscription Software License provides access to essential software capabilities and ongoing support for a defined capacity pool of 100Mbps. It includes the Advanced Inspection and Filtering (AIF) features and maintains active Software Maintenance and Support (M&S), ensuring your network security tools remain current and effective.
Designed for businesses that rely on robust network security, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals overseeing SMB and mid-market environments. It integrates into existing Cisco hardware platforms, providing a critical layer of security and operational continuity without the overhead of managing complex, on-premises licensing renewals.
- Enhanced Network Security: Provides access to advanced threat detection and prevention capabilities.
- Software Updates & Patches: Ensures your security software is always up-to-date with the latest protections.
- Technical Support: Offers access to Cisco's expert support for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Capacity Management: Licenses a specific pool of 100Mbps for traffic inspection and filtering.
- Subscription-Based Model: Offers predictable costs and continuous access to features and support.
Secure your business network with a predictable, subscription-based software license that keeps your security posture current and effective.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Detection
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated threat detection and prevention mechanisms across their network traffic. Streamline the process of identifying and mitigating advanced cyber threats before they impact operations.
network security, traffic inspection, threat intelligence, security policy enforcement
Maintain Software Compliance and Updates
Streamline the management of software licenses and ensure continuous compliance with vendor requirements. Automate the process of receiving and applying critical security updates and patches to protect against known vulnerabilities.
software licensing, security updates, compliance management, network operations
Ensure Network Performance and Capacity
Enable teams to manage and allocate network capacity specifically for security inspection services. Support consistent performance by licensing a defined pool of 100Mbps for advanced filtering and inspection features.
network capacity planning, traffic management, security appliance performance, QoS
Key Features
Annual Subscription Term
Provides predictable budgeting and continuous access to software features and support for a full year.
100Mbps Capacity Pool
Allocates a specific bandwidth for security inspection, ensuring performance for critical network functions.
Advanced Inspection and Filtering (AIF)
Unlocks enhanced capabilities for deep packet inspection and granular traffic control to improve security.
Software Maintenance and Support (M&S)
Guarantees access to software updates, patches, and technical assistance from Cisco.
Cisco Platform Compatibility
Integrates with existing Cisco network hardware, simplifying deployment and management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX, making advanced threat detection crucial.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA regulations, necessitating strong network security and continuous software updates to prevent breaches.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, demanding high levels of security and data integrity to maintain client trust and meet compliance standards.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology networks are increasingly targeted, requiring advanced security to prevent disruptions and protect critical infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this software license?
This is an annual subscription license, meaning it is valid for one year from the date of purchase. Renewal is required to maintain access to features and support.
What does the 100Mbps pool refer to?
The 100Mbps pool refers to the allocated bandwidth capacity for the security inspection and filtering services enabled by this license. It ensures sufficient resources for these functions.
What is included in the M&S (Maintenance and Support)?
M&S typically includes access to software updates, bug fixes, security patches, and technical assistance from Cisco to help resolve issues with the licensed software.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.