Cisco EPNM L2 7.X Base Application with NBI, UCS & VM Essential Licensing
This Cisco Essential License for EPNM L2 7.X Base Application provides critical network management capabilities, including Network-to-Business Integration (NBI) and support for UCS and virtual machines.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to core EPNM L2 features.
- Key Capabilities: Unlocks Network-to-Business Integration (NBI) and essential support for Cisco UCS and virtual machine deployments.
- Compliance: Ensures adherence to Cisco's software licensing requirements for network management tools.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees access to necessary software features and vendor support for uninterrupted network operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This subscription license provides essential access to Cisco's Enterprise Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure Software (EPNM) L2 7.X Base Application. It includes Network-to-Business Integration (NBI) capabilities and essential support for Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) and virtual machine (VM) environments, ensuring your network management platform is fully functional and compliant.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates into existing network infrastructure. It supports businesses that rely on their own IT systems for daily operations, enabling them to manage and monitor their network effectively without the overhead of enterprise-level solutions.
- Core Application Access: Grants entitlement to the fundamental features of the Cisco EPNM L2 7.X Base Application.
- Network-to-Business Integration (NBI): Enables correlation of network events with business services for improved operational insight.
- UCS & VM Support: Provides essential licensing for managing Cisco UCS hardware and virtualized network functions.
- Subscription Billing: Offers predictable operational expenses through a recurring subscription model.
- Vendor Compliance: Ensures your organization is properly licensed for Cisco network management software.
This essential Cisco EPNM license is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to maintain compliant and effective network management capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable Network-to-Business Integration
Enable teams to correlate network performance data with business service impact, providing clearer insights into operational health. Streamline troubleshooting by understanding how network issues affect critical business functions.
On-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, distributed enterprise networks
Manage Cisco UCS and Virtualized Networks
Automate the deployment and management of network services on Cisco UCS hardware and virtual machines. Streamline operations by consolidating the management of physical and virtual network components within a single platform.
Virtualized infrastructure deployments, converged infrastructure, private cloud environments
Ensure Software Licensing Compliance
Maintain full compliance with Cisco's software licensing policies for network management tools. Avoid potential penalties or service interruptions by securing the correct entitlements for your EPNM deployment.
Regulated industry environments, IT asset management programs, audited IT infrastructure
Key Features
Cisco EPNM L2 7.X Base Application
Provides core network management functionalities essential for monitoring and controlling your network infrastructure.
Network-to-Business Integration (NBI)
Enhances operational visibility by linking network events to business service outcomes, aiding in faster issue resolution.
UCS & VM Essential Licensing
Ensures proper licensing for managing Cisco Unified Computing System hardware and virtualized network functions.
Subscription Billing Model
Offers predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software updates and support.
Vendor Compliance
Guarantees that your organization meets Cisco's licensing requirements, mitigating risks of non-compliance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high availability and strict compliance for network operations, making robust management tools like EPNM essential for maintaining service levels and regulatory adherence.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers depend on uninterrupted network services for patient care and data management, necessitating reliable network monitoring and management to ensure compliance with HIPAA and maintain operational continuity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on stable and secure networks for automation and data flow; EPNM helps manage these critical infrastructures to prevent downtime and ensure production efficiency.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage complex networks supporting numerous users and devices, requiring efficient management tools to ensure reliable access to resources and data for students and staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco EPNM L2 7.X?
Cisco EPNM L2 7.X is a platform for managing network services, particularly in virtualized environments. This license provides essential access to its Layer 2 functionalities.
What does 'NBI' mean in this license?
NBI stands for Network-to-Business Integration. It allows you to map network performance and events to the business services they support, providing a more business-centric view of your IT operations.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay a recurring fee for access to the software and its features over a defined term.
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.