Cisco ELA 2 Cloud Add-On Student Licensing for Higher Education, 5 Years
This Cisco ELA 2 Cloud add-on student license provides essential software capabilities for higher education institutions for a duration of 5 years.
- License Term: Secure 5-year access to Cisco cloud platform features for student users.
- User Capacity: Covers between 10,000 and 24,999 student users within your institution.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain licensing compliance with Cisco's official entitlement program.
- Feature Access: Unlock specific cloud-based functionalities designed for educational environments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) 2 Cloud add-on is specifically designed for higher education institutions, providing student users with access to Cisco's cloud platform capabilities for a 5-year term. It ensures that educational organizations can manage and scale their software entitlements efficiently for a defined user range.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in universities and colleges, this subscription-based licensing unlocks necessary software features required for academic operations. It integrates into existing IT infrastructure, supporting the digital learning environment and administrative functions without requiring significant upfront capital expenditure.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable annual costs for software access over the 5-year term.
- Educational Focus: Tailored licensing for student populations in higher education settings.
- Scalable User Tiers: Supports large deployments ranging from 10,000 to 24,999 users.
- Cloud Platform Access: Enables utilization of Cisco's cloud-based software services.
- Compliance Management: Simplifies adherence to software licensing agreements and vendor requirements.
This Cisco ELA 2 Cloud license is the right choice for educational institutions needing to manage software entitlements for large student bodies efficiently.
What This Enables
Enable Student Access to Cloud Services
Enable IT teams to provide students with necessary access to Cisco cloud platform features and services. Streamline the deployment and management of software entitlements for a large student user base.
universities, colleges, educational consortia, research institutions
Ensure Software Licensing Compliance
Automate the process of maintaining software license compliance for Cisco cloud products within the higher education environment. Reduce the risk of audits and penalties associated with licensing shortfalls.
academic IT departments, campus-wide software initiatives, IT governance frameworks
Manage Educational Technology Deployments
Streamline the procurement and management of technology licenses supporting digital learning and administrative functions. Support large-scale rollouts of cloud-based educational tools.
IT infrastructure planning, digital transformation projects, technology lifecycle management
Key Features
5-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term access and predictable budgeting for essential Cisco cloud software.
Higher Education Student Licensing
Tailored entitlements designed to meet the specific needs of student populations in academic settings.
10,000 - 24,999 User Tiers
Scalable licensing options to accommodate large university or college deployments.
Cloud Platform Access
Unlocks capabilities and services offered through Cisco's cloud infrastructure.
ELA 2 Program Compliance
Ensures adherence to Cisco's Enterprise License Agreement framework for simplified management.
Industry Applications
Education & Research
This license is specifically designed for higher education institutions to support student populations with Cisco cloud services, aligning with academic technology needs and large-scale user management.
Government & Public Sector
Public universities and research facilities often require structured licensing agreements like ELAs to manage IT costs and ensure compliance across large user bases.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Academic medical centers and research-focused healthcare organizations within universities may utilize such licenses for their student researchers and affiliated personnel.
Non-Profit
Non-profit educational organizations and research institutes can benefit from predictable subscription costs and simplified licensing for their student populations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ELA 2 Cloud?
Cisco ELA 2 Cloud is an Enterprise License Agreement program that provides access to Cisco's cloud-based software and services through a subscription model. This specific add-on is for student licensing in higher education.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is intended for higher education institutions, such as universities and colleges, to provide Cisco cloud software access to their student users. It is designed for organizations with 10,000 to 24,999 student users.
What does the 5-year term mean?
The 5-year term signifies that your institution is licensed to use the specified Cisco cloud software and services for a continuous period of five years from the activation date. This provides cost predictability and long-term access.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.