Cisco ELA 2.0 C1 ECS SM Add-On Licensing
This Cisco Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) 2.0 provides essential software capabilities and compliance for your network infrastructure over a three-year term.
- License Term: Three-year subscription ensures continuous access to software features and support.
- Capacity: Covers up to 500,000 transactions, suitable for growing mid-market and enterprise environments.
- Compliance: Maintains adherence to Cisco's licensing policies, avoiding potential penalties.
- Feature Access: Unlocks specific Cisco software features and functionalities for enhanced network operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ELA 2.0 C1 ECS SM, ADD ON 500K TRANS 3Y is a platform software license subscription that grants your organization access to specific Cisco software functionalities and entitlements for a defined three-year period. This license is designed to manage and scale software usage based on transaction volume, ensuring you have the necessary capacity for your operational needs.
This licensing solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who are responsible for managing Cisco network infrastructure. It fits into environments where maintaining software compliance, accessing advanced features, and ensuring predictable operational costs are critical for business continuity and performance.
- Software Entitlement: Grants rights to use specified Cisco software features and capabilities.
- Transaction-Based Capacity: Licenses are tied to a 500,000 transaction limit, allowing for scalable usage.
- Subscription Term: A fixed three-year term provides predictable budgeting and continuous access.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain a compliant software posture with Cisco's licensing framework.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures continued access to essential software functions required for network operations.
This Cisco ELA subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking predictable software access and compliance without the overhead of traditional perpetual licensing.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Security Features
Enable teams to deploy and utilize advanced security modules within the Cisco platform. Streamline the protection of sensitive business data against evolving cyber threats.
cloud-managed networks, hybrid cloud environments, on-premises data centers, distributed branch offices
Scale Transaction Processing Capacity
Streamline the handling of high volumes of network transactions and data processing. Automate the scaling of software capacity to meet fluctuating business demands without manual intervention.
high-traffic web applications, IoT device management, large-scale data analytics, real-time communication platforms
Ensure Software Compliance and Audit Readiness
Automate the process of maintaining compliance with Cisco's software licensing terms. Protect the organization from potential audits and associated financial penalties by ensuring proper entitlement.
regulated industries, multi-site organizations, environments with frequent IT changes, IT departments with limited audit staff
Key Features
Cisco ELA 2.0 Framework
Provides a structured and standardized approach to acquiring and managing Cisco software licenses.
Subscription Billing Model
Offers predictable operational expenses over the three-year term, simplifying IT budgeting.
500,000 Transaction Capacity
Allows for significant data throughput and processing, supporting growing business needs.
Add-On License
Enables expansion of existing Cisco deployments with specific new capabilities or increased capacity.
Three-Year Term
Ensures continuous access to software and support for an extended period, reducing renewal complexities.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance features to protect sensitive financial data and meet strict regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Organizations in this vertical must adhere to stringent data privacy regulations such as HIPAA, necessitating secure and compliant network infrastructure.
Manufacturing & Industrial
These businesses often operate complex networks with critical operational technology (OT) that requires reliable performance, security, and uptime.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups handle large volumes of customer transactions and sensitive payment data, demanding secure and scalable network solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ELA 2.0?
Cisco Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) 2.0 is a program that offers customers a simplified way to purchase and manage Cisco software licenses, often with subscription terms and bundled capabilities.
What does 'C1 ECS SM' refer to?
This likely refers to a specific Cisco software suite or component (e.g., Cisco ONE, Enterprise Cloud Suite, Security Management) within the ELA structure. Specific details would be in the ELA contract.
What does '500K TRANS' mean?
This indicates the license is based on a capacity limit of 500,000 transactions over the license term. Transactions can refer to various data events depending on the specific Cisco product.
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.