Cisco ESC LAB SW MEDIA AND 5 SERVER LICENSES FOR NONPRODUCTION NETWORKS
This Cisco subscription provides essential software media and five server licenses specifically for non-production network environments, enabling critical development and testing.
- License Entitlement: Access to Cisco ESC LAB software media and licenses for up to five servers in non-production environments.
- Development Focus: Enables dedicated environments for software development, testing, and validation without impacting live operations.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures proper licensing for non-production use, mitigating risks associated with unauthorized software deployment.
- Cost Efficiency: Provides a cost-effective solution for development and testing needs, separating them from production infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a Cisco subscription for ESC LAB software media and licenses, designed to support up to five servers exclusively for non-production network environments. It grants access to the necessary software components and licensing to build and maintain dedicated spaces for development, testing, and validation activities.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this subscription to create isolated environments for software development, quality assurance, and proof-of-concept testing. It integrates into their existing IT infrastructure, providing a controlled and compliant platform for innovation and operational readiness without the risk or cost of using production resources.
- Non-Production Environment Support: Specifically licensed for development, testing, and staging networks.
- Software Media Access: Provides the necessary installation files and media for Cisco ESC LAB software.
- Server Licensing: Includes licenses for up to five servers within the non-production environment.
- Subscription Billing: Offered as a recurring subscription, ensuring continuous access and updates.
- Compliance and Control: Facilitates adherence to licensing agreements for development and testing activities.
This Cisco subscription is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams needing dedicated, licensed environments for development and testing.
What This Enables
Enable Software Development and Testing
Enable teams to build and test new applications or network configurations in an isolated, licensed environment. This ensures that development activities do not disrupt live services and that new features are thoroughly validated before deployment.
cloud-native development, on-premises application testing, network function virtualization, CI/CD pipelines, proof-of-concept environments
Streamline Non-Production Environment Management
Streamline the provisioning and management of dedicated environments for quality assurance and staging. This simplifies the process of setting up and maintaining separate spaces for testing software updates and patches.
software quality assurance, application staging, user acceptance testing, pre-production validation, network simulation
Automate Compliance for Lab Environments
Automate compliance by ensuring that all software used in non-production labs is properly licensed. This mitigates the risk of audits and potential penalties associated with using unlicensed software in any part of the IT infrastructure.
regulatory compliance, internal IT policy enforcement, software asset management, risk mitigation, audit readiness
Key Features
Cisco ESC LAB Software Media
Provides access to the necessary software components for building and operating a dedicated lab environment.
Five Server Licenses
Enables the deployment and operation of up to five servers within the non-production network, supporting multiple testing or development instances.
Non-Production Network Focus
Ensures that licensing and software are strictly for development, testing, and validation, preventing any impact on live production systems.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and support through a recurring subscription model.
Compliance Assurance
Helps organizations maintain licensing compliance for their development and testing infrastructure, reducing audit risks.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Enables manufacturers to test and validate new operational technology (OT) software and network configurations in isolated environments before deploying them on the factory floor, ensuring production continuity and safety.
Finance & Insurance
Allows financial institutions to rigorously test new trading platforms, risk management software, and compliance updates in secure, non-production settings to meet stringent regulatory requirements and prevent service disruptions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Supports the testing of new electronic health record (EHR) system updates, medical device software, and research applications in compliant, isolated environments to ensure patient data security and operational integrity.
Education & Research
Provides academic institutions with the necessary tools to test new learning management systems (LMS), research software, and network infrastructure upgrades without impacting student access or ongoing research projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of Cisco ESC LAB SW MEDIA AND 5 SERVER LICENSES FOR NONPRODUCTION NW-PS?
This subscription is designed to provide the necessary software and licenses for organizations to set up and operate dedicated non-production environments for software development, testing, and validation purposes.
Can these licenses be used for production servers?
No, these licenses are strictly for non-production network environments, meaning they are intended for development, testing, staging, or lab use only and cannot be deployed on production servers.
What is the term of this subscription?
The term of the subscription is determined at the time of purchase and provides continuous access to the software media and licenses for the duration of the subscription period.
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.