Cisco MDS9300 EA Premier License
The Cisco MDS9300 EA Premier License provides essential software capabilities for advanced storage networking management and compliance.
- Access to: Advanced features for storage network management and security.
- Coverage for: Software subscription ensuring access to the latest updates and support.
- Protection against: Licensing non-compliance and outdated software vulnerabilities.
- Entitlement to: Continued operation and optimal performance of your Cisco MDS9300 platform.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco MDS9300 EA Premier License is a software subscription that unlocks advanced features and capabilities for your Cisco MDS9300 Series switches. It ensures your storage network infrastructure is up-to-date, compliant, and performing optimally, providing critical access to software updates and support.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations, this license fits into environments requiring robust storage area network (SAN) management. It supports businesses that rely on high-availability storage for critical applications and data.
- Advanced Feature Unlock: Grants access to premium software features for enhanced network control.
- Subscription-Based: Provides continuous access to software updates and new functionalities.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance through up-to-date software.
- Performance Optimization: Ensures your storage network operates at peak efficiency.
- Extended Support: Facilitates ongoing technical assistance and problem resolution.
This license is the right choice for mid-market teams needing to maximize their Cisco MDS9300 investment with advanced features and reliable support.
What This Enables
Unlock Advanced Storage Network Features
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated storage network configurations and management tools. Streamline the implementation of advanced security policies and traffic management for critical data.
data center operations, storage area network management, high-availability deployments, business continuity planning
Ensure Software Compliance and Currency
Automate the process of staying current with Cisco's latest software releases and security patches. Maintain regulatory compliance by ensuring your storage network infrastructure meets industry standards.
regulated environments, IT asset management, risk mitigation strategies, operational efficiency
Optimize Storage Network Performance
Streamline network operations by leveraging advanced diagnostic and performance monitoring tools. Enhance data throughput and reduce latency for critical business applications.
performance-sensitive applications, large data volumes, mission-critical systems, network optimization
Key Features
Software Subscription Model
Provides continuous access to the latest software features, security updates, and patches, ensuring your network remains current and protected.
Advanced Feature Set
Unlocks premium functionalities for enhanced storage network management, security, and performance optimization.
Cisco Support Entitlement
Grants access to Cisco's technical support resources for timely assistance and problem resolution.
Platform Licensing
Applies to Cisco MDS9300 Series platforms, ensuring compatibility and integrated functionality for your storage infrastructure.
Compliance Readiness
Helps organizations meet regulatory requirements and internal policies by maintaining an up-to-date and secure network environment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, secure, and highly available storage networks to manage sensitive data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must ensure the confidentiality and availability of patient data, necessitating secure and compliant storage solutions that meet HIPAA requirements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on efficient and reliable storage networks for operational data, supply chain management, and production systems, demanding high uptime and performance.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses handle large volumes of transaction data and customer information, requiring scalable and secure storage solutions to support point-of-sale systems and inventory management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this license?
This is a subscription-based license. The specific term will be defined at the time of purchase and is typically annual or multi-year.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for the Cisco MDS9300 Series of storage networking platforms.
What happens if I do not renew the subscription?
Failure to renew the subscription may result in the loss of access to premium features, software updates, and technical support, potentially impacting network functionality and compliance.
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.