Cisco ELA 2.0 C1 ECS SM TF 100K TRANS TIER 2 BASE + 500K 3Y
This Cisco Enterprise License Agreement provides 3 years of access to essential software capabilities, enabling critical business operations and feature access for your network infrastructure.
- License Term: Enjoy 3 years of continuous access to Cisco software features and support.
- Capacity: Covers up to 100,000 base entitlements and an additional 500,000 entitlements.
- Platform Support: Applies to Cisco's core enterprise networking and collaboration platforms.
- Value: Ensures software compliance, access to updates, and uninterrupted service delivery.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) provides a subscription-based license for Cisco's core enterprise software, covering a significant capacity of 100,000 base entitlements plus an additional 500,000 entitlements for a 3-year term. It unlocks advanced features, ensures ongoing support, and maintains compliance for critical network and collaboration services.
Designed for SMB, mid-market, and enterprise organizations, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals responsible for maintaining and upgrading their company's IT infrastructure. It integrates into existing Cisco environments, providing a predictable cost structure and access to necessary software functionalities for daily operations.
- Extended Software Access: Grants rights to use specified Cisco software for the full 3-year term.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks advanced functionalities and capabilities within the Cisco ecosystem.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your organization is properly licensed for its Cisco software usage.
- Predictable Costs: Subscription model offers clear budgeting for software expenses over three years.
- Scalable Capacity: Accommodates substantial user or device counts with base and additional entitlements.
This Cisco ELA is the right choice for organizations seeking to manage their software licensing efficiently and ensure continuous access to vital network and collaboration features.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Collaboration Features
Enable teams to utilize the full suite of Cisco collaboration tools, enhancing communication and productivity across the organization. Streamline meeting management and user access with integrated licensing.
on-premises collaboration servers, hybrid cloud deployments, unified communications infrastructure, distributed workforce
Ensure Network Security Compliance
Automate security policy enforcement and maintain compliance with industry regulations by leveraging advanced Cisco security software capabilities. Protect sensitive data and ensure network integrity.
internal network security, regulatory compliance requirements, threat detection systems, secure remote access
Streamline Software Management
Streamline the management of Cisco software assets across your network, reducing administrative overhead and the risk of licensing audits. Simplify tracking and entitlement for a large user base.
centralized IT management, multi-site operations, large user populations, IT asset tracking
Key Features
Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) 2.0
Provides a structured and scalable way to license Cisco software for your organization's needs.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses for software access over a defined 3-year term.
100K Base + 500K Additional Entitlements
Accommodates significant user or device counts, allowing for growth and extensive deployment.
Cisco Core Enterprise Software
Unlocks essential features and functionalities for Cisco networking and collaboration platforms.
3-Year Term
Ensures continuous access and support for critical software without frequent renewal cycles.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security, high availability, and strict compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which Cisco's enterprise software helps to ensure.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA and other privacy regulations, necessitating secure, reliable, and compliant IT infrastructure that Cisco solutions provide.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require highly reliable and secure network operations to manage production lines and supply chains, benefiting from Cisco's enterprise-grade solutions.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse user bases and require scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions to support research, teaching, and administrative functions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco Enterprise License Agreement (ELA)?
An ELA is a volume licensing program from Cisco that allows organizations to purchase software licenses and support for a set term, often with simplified management and predictable costs. This ELA 2.0 version is a subscription-based offering.
What kind of software does this license cover?
This license typically covers core enterprise software for Cisco's networking and collaboration platforms. Specific features unlocked depend on the exact software suites included in the ELA 2.0 C1 ECS SM TF designation.
Who is the ideal customer for this license?
This license is designed for mid-market to enterprise-sized businesses that have a significant investment in Cisco technology and require a scalable, compliant, and cost-effective way to manage their software entitlements over a multi-year period.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.