Cisco IAP Network Element Software License for Small/Branch Access Infrastructure
This 3-year Cisco IAP Network Element license subscription unlocks essential features for managing your small or branch office access infrastructure, ensuring continued operation and compliance.
- License Term: Enjoy 3 years of access to critical software features and updates for your Cisco network elements.
- Billing Model: A predictable subscription billing model ensures consistent budgeting for your network infrastructure.
- Capacity: This license supports network elements for environments ranging from 2500 to 4999 devices.
- Value: Maintain compliance, access advanced management capabilities, and ensure the ongoing operational integrity of your access network.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Cisco's Identity Services Engine (ISE) Network Element (NE) platform, specifically designed for small to branch office access infrastructure. It provides the necessary software entitlements to manage and secure network access for a defined range of devices, ensuring compliance and operational continuity.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market businesses utilize this license to enable secure network access policies, monitor device compliance, and manage user authentication across their wired and wireless networks. It integrates with existing Cisco network hardware to provide a centralized platform for access control and policy enforcement.
- Feature Unlock: Grants access to advanced network access control and policy enforcement features.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory and internal policy requirements for network access and device posture.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your network access infrastructure remains functional and supported for the duration of the term.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports environments with 2500 to 4999 network elements, suitable for growing businesses.
- Subscription Value: Provides predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and support.
This Cisco IAP license subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to enhance network security and management without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Network Access Policies
Enable teams to define and enforce granular access policies for users and devices connecting to the network. Streamline the process of granting or revoking access based on user identity, device health, and location.
wired networks, wireless networks, BYOD environments, corporate-owned devices
Automate Device Compliance Checks
Automate the verification of device compliance with security policies before granting network access. Streamline the remediation of non-compliant devices to reduce security risks.
endpoint security management, vulnerability management, regulatory compliance, IT asset management
Streamline User Authentication
Streamline the user authentication process across wired and wireless networks using a centralized platform. Enhance security by integrating with existing identity sources like Active Directory.
network security, identity and access management, multi-factor authentication, single sign-on
Key Features
Cisco ISE Network Element Licensing
Provides the necessary software entitlements to manage and secure network access for your organization's infrastructure.
3-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and ensures access to software updates and support for an extended period.
2500-4999 Device Capacity
Scales to support a significant number of network elements, suitable for growing small to mid-market businesses.
Access Infrastructure Focus
Specifically designed for managing access points and network elements in small or branch office deployments.
Subscription Billing
Facilitates easier budgeting and financial planning with a recurring, predictable billing model.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security and compliance for network access to protect sensitive customer data and adhere to regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain HIPAA compliance, requiring secure network access controls to protect patient health information (PHI) and ensure data integrity.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses often manage distributed networks across multiple locations, needing centralized control and security for guest and corporate networks, and to meet PCI DSS for payment processing.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information, necessitating robust network security and access controls to maintain client trust and data privacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco IAP Network Element License?
A Cisco IAP Network Element License is a software subscription that enables specific features and functionalities for managing network access infrastructure, such as access points and switches, within Cisco's Identity Services Engine (ISE) platform.
What does 'RTM LIC' mean in the product title?
RTM typically stands for 'Ready for Manufacturing' or 'Release to Market', indicating a standard, production-ready software license. LIC is short for License.
What is the difference between a platform license and a device license?
A platform license, like this one, often covers the core software and management capabilities for a system or infrastructure, while device licenses might be per-unit or per-feature for specific hardware.
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.