Cisco ELA 2 CL ADDON STUDENT LIC HIGHED, 3YR
This 3-year Cisco ELA 2 CL ADDON STUDENT LIC HIGHED subscription provides essential software access for 2500 to 4999 users within higher education environments.
- License Term: A 3-year subscription term ensures predictable budgeting and continuous access to Cisco software capabilities.
- User Entitlement: Valid for 2500 to 4999 users, this license scales to support significant student and faculty populations.
- Higher Education Focus: Specifically tailored for the unique needs and compliance requirements of educational institutions.
- Software Access: Unlocks critical features and ongoing updates for Cisco platforms, maintaining operational efficiency and security.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ELA 2 CL ADDON STUDENT LIC HIGHED is a 3-year platform software license designed for higher education institutions. It provides access to specific Cisco software features and capabilities for a defined user base, ensuring compliance and operational continuity.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in universities and colleges, this subscription fits within existing Cisco infrastructure. It supports environments requiring scalable software licensing for a large number of student and faculty users, ensuring they have the necessary tools without over-provisioning.
- 3-Year Subscription: Provides predictable costs and uninterrupted access to software for the duration of the term.
- Scalable User Count: Supports between 2500 and 4999 users, accommodating large educational deployments.
- Higher Education Specific: Tailored licensing for the academic sector, addressing unique operational and compliance needs.
- Feature Access: Enables full utilization of licensed Cisco software features and functionalities.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain software licensing compliance within the institution's IT environment.
This Cisco ELA license is the right choice for educational institutions needing to manage software access and compliance for a large user base efficiently.
What This Enables
Enable large-scale student software access
Enable teams to provide consistent access to critical Cisco software for a large student body. Streamline the provisioning and management of licenses across campus networks.
university IT departments, research institutions, academic networks
Ensure software compliance for faculty
Automate the tracking and management of software licenses for faculty members, preventing compliance issues. Streamline the deployment of licensed software to support teaching and administrative tasks.
higher education IT infrastructure, campus-wide deployments, educational technology stacks
Support advanced research computing
Provide researchers with access to specialized Cisco software features required for data analysis and computation. Ensure the stability and performance of research computing environments.
research labs, university computing centers, data-intensive academic programs
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides budget predictability and uninterrupted access to software features for an extended period.
2500-4999 User Count
Scales to support a significant number of users, ideal for large universities and colleges.
Higher Education Specific Licensing
Tailored to meet the unique compliance and operational needs of academic institutions.
Access to Cisco Software Features
Unlocks the full capabilities of the licensed Cisco platform, enhancing productivity and research.
Compliance Management
Helps maintain software licensing compliance, avoiding potential penalties and operational disruptions.
Industry Applications
Education & Research
This license is specifically designed for higher education institutions, addressing their unique needs for scalable software access and compliance for students and faculty.
Government & Public Sector
Publicly funded educational institutions often operate under strict procurement and compliance regulations, making volume licensing programs like this essential for managing IT resources.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While primarily for education, research-focused healthcare organizations or universities with medical schools may utilize similar Cisco platforms requiring large user licenses for research and operational support.
Non-profit
Non-profit educational organizations can benefit from the structured licensing and potential cost efficiencies offered by this type of agreement to support their mission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco ELA?
An Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) from Cisco is a volume-based licensing program that offers simplified software acquisition and management for large organizations. This specific add-on is for higher education.
Who is eligible for this higher education license?
This license is intended for accredited higher education institutions such as universities, colleges, and research facilities that meet Cisco's eligibility criteria for academic licensing.
What happens at the end of the 3-year term?
At the end of the 3-year term, you will have the option to renew your subscription to continue access to the software and any associated support or updates.
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.