Cisco CNBNG Base Software Perpetual License per Cluster
Unlock essential network capabilities with the Cisco CNBNG Perpetual RTU for Base Software, providing ongoing access to core platform features for your cluster.
- License Term: Perpetual, granting long-term access to base software features without recurring subscription fees.
- Billing Model: Perpetual, a one-time purchase for enduring software rights and access.
- Platform Applicability: Designed for Cisco's CNBNG platform, enabling core functionalities per cluster.
- Key Value: Ensures continuous access to critical software features, maintaining operational integrity and compliance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a perpetual Right-to-Use (RTU) software license for Cisco's CNBNG platform, specifically granting access to the base software functionalities for a defined cluster. It provides a one-time purchase option for enduring access to essential network control and management features, eliminating the need for ongoing subscription payments for this core software layer.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who manage their own network infrastructure. It fits into environments where a stable, long-term software foundation is required for core network operations, ensuring consistent feature availability and simplifying long-term IT planning.
- Perpetual Access: Gain permanent rights to use the Cisco CNBNG base software features.
- Core Functionality: Unlocks essential network management, control, and operational capabilities.
- Cluster-Based Licensing: Tailored for deployment and management on a per-cluster basis.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain software licensing compliance for critical network components.
- Predictable Costing: Offers a one-time purchase model for long-term budget certainty.
Secure your network's foundational software with this perpetual license, offering enduring value and essential capabilities for your business operations.
What This Enables
Enable Core Network Management Features
Enable teams to manage and control essential network functions through the Cisco CNBNG platform. Streamline day-to-day network operations with consistent access to base software capabilities.
on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, distributed network sites, virtualized infrastructure
Ensure Long-Term Software Compliance
Automate compliance by securing perpetual rights to the base software, avoiding potential licensing gaps. Protect against future audits and ensure continuous adherence to software usage policies.
regulated business operations, long-term IT asset management, fixed infrastructure deployments, capital expenditure planning
Support Stable Network Operations
Streamline network stability by guaranteeing access to foundational software features for your cluster. Protect against service disruptions caused by subscription expirations for critical network components.
business-critical application hosting, continuous service delivery environments, core IT infrastructure management, operational continuity planning
Key Features
Perpetual Right-to-Use (RTU)
Provides permanent ownership of the license, eliminating recurring subscription costs for the base software and ensuring long-term access.
Base Software Functionality
Unlocks essential network management, control, and operational features critical for day-to-day network performance and stability.
Per Cluster Licensing
Allows for precise licensing tailored to your specific network cluster deployments, optimizing cost and management.
Cisco CNBNG Platform Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration with your existing or planned Cisco CNBNG network infrastructure.
One-Time Purchase Model
Offers predictable capital expenditure and simplifies long-term IT financial planning by avoiding ongoing subscription fees.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly stable and compliant network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and ensure continuous service availability, making perpetual licensing for core software a strategic choice for long-term predictability.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments depend on reliable, always-on network operations for production lines and critical systems, where perpetual software licenses reduce the risk of service interruption and simplify long-term asset management.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict compliance and operational uptime for patient care systems, benefiting from the predictable access and reduced administrative overhead of perpetual software licenses for their IT infrastructure.
Education & Research
Educational institutions often manage long-term IT investments and require stable network performance for research and learning, making perpetual licenses a cost-effective solution for core platform software over many years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Perpetual RTU license?
A Perpetual Right-to-Use (RTU) license is a one-time purchase that grants you the permanent right to use a specific software version or feature set. Unlike subscriptions, it does not require recurring payments for continued access to the licensed software.
What does 'Base Software' typically include for Cisco CNBNG?
Base software generally refers to the core functionalities required for the platform's operation, including essential management, control plane features, and basic networking services. Specific features included can vary and are detailed in Cisco's product documentation.
How is this license applied to my network?
This license is applied on a per-cluster basis for the Cisco CNBNG platform. You will need to ensure you have the appropriate number of licenses to cover all the clusters where you intend to use the base software features.
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.