Cisco ELA 2.0 C1 ECS SM TF 100K TRANS TIER 1 BASE 3Y
This 3-year Cisco ELA 2.0 platform license provides essential software capabilities and compliance for your business network infrastructure.
- License Term: 3-year subscription providing continuous access to software features and updates.
- Capacity: Supports up to 100,000 endpoints or transactions, scalable for growing organizations.
- Compliance: Ensures your Cisco software deployment adheres to licensing agreements and regulatory requirements.
- Feature Access: Unlocks critical software functionalities and advanced capabilities for network management and security.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) 2.0 subscription provides a 3-year term for core platform software, covering up to 100,000 transactions or endpoints. It ensures your organization maintains compliance with Cisco licensing policies while gaining access to essential software features required for network operations.
Designed for businesses of all sizes that rely on Cisco technology, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing on-premises or hybrid network environments. It integrates into your existing infrastructure, providing a predictable cost model for critical software access and support.
- Platform Licensing: A subscription-based model for Cisco software, offering predictable budgeting.
- Extended Term: 3-year duration ensures long-term access and stability for critical software.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports up to 100,000 transactions or endpoints, accommodating growth.
- Feature Entitlement: Grants access to specific software features and functionalities defined by the ELA.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain adherence to Cisco's licensing terms and conditions.
This Cisco ELA subscription offers SMB and mid-market teams a clear path to software compliance and feature access without the overhead of traditional perpetual licensing.
What This Enables
Enable advanced network management features
Enable teams to utilize advanced functionalities for network monitoring, configuration, and optimization. Streamline the management of complex network environments through a unified licensing platform.
on-premises networks, hybrid cloud environments, multi-site deployments, core business operations
Ensure software compliance and avoid audits
Streamline the process of maintaining software license compliance across your Cisco infrastructure. Protect your organization from potential penalties and disruptions associated with licensing audits.
regulated industries, IT asset management, risk mitigation, operational continuity
Support business growth and scalability
Automate the scaling of software entitlements to match increasing business demands and user growth. Provide IT teams with the capacity needed to support new projects and expanding operational needs.
growing businesses, expanding IT infrastructure, digital transformation initiatives, performance optimization
Key Features
Cisco ELA 2.0 Subscription Model
Provides a predictable, subscription-based cost for essential Cisco software, simplifying budgeting and financial planning.
3-Year License Term
Ensures long-term access to software features and support, reducing the frequency of procurement cycles and license management overhead.
100K Transaction/Endpoint Capacity
Offers significant capacity to support a large number of devices or transactions, accommodating growth and complex network demands.
Platform Software Access
Unlocks critical software functionalities and capabilities necessary for the effective operation and management of Cisco network infrastructure.
Compliance Assurance
Helps organizations maintain adherence to Cisco licensing policies, mitigating risks associated with audits and non-compliance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, compliant, and secure network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and meet strict regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain high availability and data security for patient records, adhering to HIPAA compliance and ensuring uninterrupted service delivery.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on stable and secure network connectivity for production lines and supply chain management, often requiring specific uptime SLAs.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse user bases and require scalable, cost-effective solutions to support research, administration, and student services while adhering to data privacy regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ELA 2.0?
Cisco Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) 2.0 is a program that offers a simplified, subscription-based approach to acquiring and managing Cisco software licenses. It aims to provide flexibility and predictable costs for businesses.
What does '100K TRANS TIER 1 BASE' mean?
This indicates the capacity and tier of the license. '100K' refers to 100,000 units, likely transactions or endpoints. 'TRANS' suggests transactions, and 'TIER 1 BASE' denotes a specific licensing level within Cisco's program.
Is this a perpetual license?
No, this is a subscription-based license with a 3-year term. At the end of the term, renewal will be required to continue using the software features under the ELA.
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.