Cisco ELA 2 CL ADDON STUDENT LIC HIGHED, 5YR
This Cisco ELA 2 CL ADDON STUDENT LIC HIGHED provides essential software access for higher education institutions over a 5-year term, ensuring continued operation and feature availability.
- License Term: 5-year subscription for predictable budgeting and long-term access.
- User Scope: Designed for higher education environments supporting 2500 to 4999 users.
- Feature Access: Unlocks specific Cisco platform capabilities crucial for educational operations.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains adherence to software licensing requirements and vendor standards.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ELA 2 CL ADDON STUDENT LIC HIGHED is a platform software license subscription designed for higher education institutions. It grants access to specific Cisco software features and capabilities for a defined 5-year term, ensuring your educational technology environment remains up-to-date and compliant.
IT Managers and technology leaders in educational settings utilize this license to manage software entitlements for a significant user base, typically between 2500 and 4999 individuals. It integrates into existing Cisco infrastructure, supporting critical academic and administrative functions.
- Extended Access: Provides 5 years of access to licensed Cisco software features.
- Scalable User Count: Tailored for higher education needs with 2500 to 4999 users.
- Platform Integration: Designed to work with relevant Cisco hardware and software platforms.
- Subscription Billing: Offers predictable, recurring costs for easier financial planning.
- Compliance Management: Helps maintain software licensing compliance within the institution.
This Cisco ELA license is the ideal solution for higher education institutions seeking to secure long-term access to essential software capabilities while managing user growth and compliance.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Collaboration Tools
Enable teams to utilize advanced collaboration features within Cisco platforms, enhancing communication and productivity for students and faculty. Streamline project-based learning and research initiatives with integrated communication tools.
educational institutions, research facilities, campus networks
Ensure Software Compliance
Automate the tracking and management of Cisco software licenses across a large user base, preventing costly audits and non-compliance penalties. Maintain an accurate software inventory to meet regulatory and vendor requirements.
large campus deployments, multi-departmental networks, IT asset management
Support Digital Learning Initiatives
Support digital learning environments by providing students and educators with access to the latest software capabilities. Streamline the deployment and management of educational software resources across the network.
online learning platforms, blended learning environments, remote access solutions
Key Features
5-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term access to software features and predictable budgeting for educational institutions.
Higher Education User Scope (2500-4999)
Tailored licensing to meet the specific user density and needs of universities and colleges.
Cisco Platform Software Access
Unlocks essential functionalities and capabilities of Cisco platforms critical for academic and administrative operations.
License Compliance
Helps institutions maintain adherence to Cisco's licensing policies, avoiding potential penalties and audit issues.
Add-on Capability
Extends existing Cisco deployments with specific student licensing, optimizing resource utilization.
Industry Applications
Education & Research
This license is explicitly designed for higher education institutions, providing essential software access for students and faculty to support academic and administrative functions.
Government & Public Sector
Public universities and research institutions often operate with similar budget cycles and compliance needs as government entities, making this license suitable for their large-scale IT environments.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Large healthcare systems and research labs within universities often require robust, scalable software solutions with long-term support and compliance assurances, similar to educational needs.
Finance & Insurance
While not the primary focus, large financial institutions with significant employee numbers and a need for secure, compliant software access might find the ELA structure beneficial for managing their IT infrastructure.
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 software procurement and management by consolidating multiple licenses under a single agreement with favorable terms.
Who is the target audience for this specific license?
This license is specifically targeted at higher education institutions, such as universities and colleges, that require software licenses for a significant number of users, ranging from 2500 to 4999.
What does 'ADDON STUDENT LIC HIGHED' mean?
This indicates it is an add-on license to an existing Cisco agreement, specifically for student use within a higher education context. It provides access to features relevant to the academic environment.
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.