Cisco Essentials Core 100G SIA Subscription (5 Year)
The Cisco Essentials Core 100G SIA Subscription provides essential software and support for your 100G network infrastructure over a 5-year term.
- Continuous Software Access: Entitlement to software updates and new features to maintain network performance and security.
- Technical Support: Coverage for technical assistance and issue resolution from Cisco experts.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance through up-to-date software and security patches.
- Operational Stability: Ensures your network hardware and software function optimally, minimizing downtime risks.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Essentials Core 100G SIA Subscription is a 5-year platform license that unlocks critical software capabilities and provides ongoing support for your high-speed networking hardware.
Designed for businesses that rely on robust network performance, this subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals overseeing SMB and mid-market network environments, ensuring their 100G infrastructure remains compliant, secure, and operational.
- Platform Licensing: Secures the necessary software entitlements for core network functions.
- Subscription Term: Provides a predictable 5-year operational window for software and support.
- 100G Infrastructure: Specifically applies to Cisco hardware supporting 100 Gigabit Ethernet speeds.
- Security Updates: Grants access to vital security patches and vulnerability mitigations.
- Feature Enhancements: Enables the use of new software features and performance improvements.
This 5-year subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing assured access to Cisco software and support for their 100G network.
What This Enables
Enable Continuous Network Operation
Enable teams to maintain uninterrupted 100G network performance with access to critical software updates and patches. Streamline issue resolution with direct access to Cisco technical support for prompt problem-solving.
businesses with high-speed network requirements, organizations prioritizing uptime, IT teams managing critical infrastructure, companies with dedicated server rooms
Ensure Software Compliance and Security
Automate the process of staying compliant with security best practices by receiving timely software updates and vulnerability patches. Protect sensitive business data by ensuring your network infrastructure is running on supported and secure software versions.
companies with data privacy concerns, organizations subject to regulatory audits, businesses with proactive security postures, IT departments managing network security
Access Advanced Network Features
Unlock the full potential of your 100G Cisco hardware by gaining entitlement to essential software features and enhancements. Streamline network management and gain deeper insights into network performance through updated software capabilities.
businesses seeking network optimization, organizations planning network upgrades, IT professionals managing complex network topologies, companies investing in network performance
Key Features
5-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term cost predictability and ensures continuous access to software and support for your 100G network.
Essentials Core Software Access
Unlocks critical platform functionalities and enables the use of essential network services.
Software Updates and Patches
Keeps your network secure and compliant by providing access to the latest software releases and security fixes.
Technical Support Entitlement
Offers access to Cisco's expert support for troubleshooting and issue resolution, minimizing downtime.
100G Network Compatibility
Specifically designed to enhance and support high-speed 100 Gigabit Ethernet network infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure networks to handle sensitive transactions and comply with strict regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers depend on robust, secure, and compliant networks for patient data management (HIPAA) and critical operational systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on high-speed, reliable networks for real-time data processing, automation, and supply chain management.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions need high-bandwidth network infrastructure to support large data transfers, online learning platforms, and research computing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco SIA Subscription?
A Cisco SIA (Software Subscription and Support) Subscription provides ongoing access to software updates, new features, and technical support for your Cisco network hardware over a defined term.
What does 'Essentials Core' mean?
Essentials Core refers to a foundational set of software features and capabilities necessary for the core operation and management of Cisco network devices.
What hardware does this subscription apply to?
This subscription is intended for Cisco hardware platforms that support 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100G) speeds and require the Essentials Core software package.
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.