Cisco ELA 2 CL ADDON STUDENT LIC HIGHED, 3YR
This Cisco ELA 2 CL ADDON STUDENT LIC HIGHED provides essential software access for educational institutions over a 3-year term, ensuring compliance and feature availability.
- License Term: 3-year subscription providing continuous access to Cisco software capabilities.
- User Count: Supports 1000 to 2499 users, ideal for mid-to-large educational environments.
- Compliance Assurance: Guarantees adherence to Cisco's licensing agreements, avoiding penalties.
- Feature Access: Unlocks specific platform features and functionalities required for educational operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) add-on license for higher education, specifically for student licensing. It is a 3-year subscription designed to cover between 1000 and 2499 users, ensuring your institution has the necessary software entitlements.
This license is intended for educational institutions that utilize Cisco software for their internal operations, supporting their students and faculty. It fits within the broader IT infrastructure, providing a compliant and cost-effective way to manage software access and features.
- Platform Licensing: A subscription-based model for managing software access and entitlements.
- Educational Focus: Tailored for higher education use cases, specifically for student-related software needs.
- Scalable User Count: Supports a significant user base, from 1000 to 2499 individuals.
- Extended Term: A 3-year duration offers predictable budgeting and long-term access.
- Compliance and Support: Ensures legal compliance with Cisco licensing and provides access to necessary software updates.
This Cisco ELA license is the right choice for educational institutions needing to manage software access for a large student population efficiently and compliantly.
What This Enables
Enable Student Software Access
Enable educational institutions to provide licensed access to Cisco software for a large student body. This ensures students have the tools they need for their studies without compliance risks.
higher education, academic institutions, campus-wide deployments, student labs, remote learning environments
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Streamline software license management and maintain full compliance with Cisco's ELA terms for student users. This avoids potential audits and penalties associated with underlicensing.
IT asset management, software procurement, regulatory adherence, IT governance, budget planning
Manage Software Features
Automate the provisioning and de-provisioning of specific Cisco software features tied to student accounts. This ensures users only access licensed functionalities, optimizing resource allocation.
user lifecycle management, IT service delivery, network access control, endpoint management
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to software for multiple academic years.
1000-2499 User Count
Scales to support a significant portion of a mid-to-large university's student population.
Higher Education Specific
Tailored licensing and features designed to meet the unique needs of academic environments.
Enterprise License Agreement (ELA)
Simplifies license management and ensures compliance with Cisco's terms.
Add-on License
Allows for flexible expansion of existing Cisco software deployments to include student users.
Industry Applications
Education & Research
This license is specifically designed for higher education institutions, directly supporting student software access and academic IT requirements.
Government & Public Sector
Public universities and educational agencies often procure software through volume licensing agreements to manage costs and ensure compliance for large user bases.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While primarily for education, research-focused healthcare institutions may utilize similar student licensing models for affiliated academic programs or research staff.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions with large training programs or affiliated business schools might use similar licensing structures for their internal educational initiatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco ELA?
An Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) from Cisco is a volume licensing program designed for large organizations. It simplifies the procurement and management of Cisco software and services, often providing cost savings and predictable budgeting.
Who is this license intended for?
This specific license is intended for higher education institutions that need to license Cisco software for their student population. It is designed for organizations with 1000 to 2499 student users.
What does 'ADDON' mean in the title?
ADDON indicates that this license is an addition to an existing Cisco Enterprise License Agreement. It is not a standalone ELA but rather an expansion of coverage under a master agreement.
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.