Cisco ELA 2.0 C1 ECS SM TF 100K TRANS TIER 3 BASE + 1000 5Y
This Cisco Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) 2.0 provides a 5-year subscription for essential platform software, unlocking advanced capabilities for your business IT infrastructure.
- License Term: A 5-year subscription ensures continuous access to software features and updates.
- Platform Access: Unlocks specific Cisco platform capabilities for enhanced network performance and management.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains software licensing compliance, avoiding potential penalties and operational disruptions.
- Feature Entitlement: Grants entitlement to Tier 3 base features and 1000 additional services for the licensed term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) 2.0 is a platform software subscription providing access to specific Cisco functionalities for a 5-year term. It includes Tier 3 base features and an entitlement for 1000 additional services, ensuring your organization has the necessary software capabilities for its IT operations.
Designed for businesses that rely on Cisco infrastructure, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies. It integrates into existing Cisco environments, providing a clear path for software management and feature utilization without the complexity of perpetual licensing.
- Subscription Model: Provides predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and support.
- Feature Unlock: Enables advanced features and functionalities within the specified Cisco platform.
- Capacity Entitlement: Includes base features plus 1000 additional services for expanded operational capacity.
- Long-Term Access: A 5-year term guarantees consistent software access and operational stability.
- Compliance Management: Simplifies software license management and ensures adherence to vendor terms.
This Cisco ELA 2.0 subscription offers SMB and mid-market teams a straightforward way to manage software needs and access critical features for their business operations.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Platform Features
Enable teams to unlock and utilize advanced functionalities within their Cisco network infrastructure. Streamline operations by ensuring access to the latest software features for enhanced performance and management.
organizations with existing Cisco hardware, businesses requiring feature parity, teams managing network performance, companies focused on operational efficiency
Ensure Software Compliance
Automate software license compliance across your Cisco environment, preventing costly audits and potential service disruptions. Maintain an accurate inventory and entitlement for all licensed software features.
businesses with regulatory requirements, companies undergoing IT audits, organizations seeking predictable licensing costs, teams managing distributed IT assets
Streamline Software Management
Streamline the management of software entitlements and renewals with a single, long-term subscription. Simplify procurement and reduce administrative overhead associated with multiple software licenses.
organizations with complex IT environments, businesses standardizing on Cisco, teams focused on IT cost optimization, companies with multi-year IT planning cycles
Key Features
5-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term cost predictability and continuous access to software features without frequent renewal cycles.
Tier 3 Base Features
Unlocks a significant set of advanced functionalities within the Cisco platform, enhancing operational capabilities.
1000 Additional Services Entitlement
Grants capacity for expanded usage or additional service components, supporting growth and evolving needs.
Platform Licensing
Simplifies software management by consolidating entitlements for a specific Cisco platform under one agreement.
Subscription Billing
Offers a predictable operational expense model, making budgeting and financial planning more straightforward.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance, making adherence to software licensing and access to advanced network features critical for operational integrity and regulatory requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain high availability and data security, necessitating reliable access to up-to-date software features and strict compliance with licensing for patient data protection.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations depend on stable and efficient network infrastructure for production, requiring predictable software access and advanced features to support automation and operational continuity.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large user bases and diverse IT needs, benefiting from simplified software licensing and access to scalable platform features to support research and learning environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ELA 2.0?
Cisco Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) 2.0 is a subscription-based licensing program that provides access to Cisco software features and services for a defined term, typically multiple years. It aims to simplify licensing and offer predictable costs.
What does 'C1 ECS SM TF 100K TRANS TIER 3 BASE + 1000 5Y' mean?
This is a specific Cisco product identifier. 'C1 ECS SM TF' likely refers to the specific Cisco platform or service bundle. '100K TRANS' may indicate capacity or transaction volume. 'TIER 3 BASE' denotes the feature set level, and '+ 1000' signifies additional services or capacity, with '5Y' indicating a 5-year term.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is intended for businesses that use Cisco technology for their own IT operations. It is suitable for SMB and mid-market companies looking for a structured way to access and manage Cisco software features over a multi-year period.
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.