Cisco IAP Network Element Subscription License
This Cisco IAP network element subscription license provides essential access and support for your network infrastructure, ensuring continued operation and feature availability for up to 99,999 devices.
- License Activation: Unlocks full capabilities for Cisco IAP network elements within the specified scale.
- 1-Year Support: Includes 12 months of essential Cisco support for issue resolution and updates.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports network infrastructures ranging from 10,000 to 99,999 devices.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network elements are properly licensed and supported by the vendor.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco IAP RTM LIC 10K-99,999 SM/BR/ACCESS INFRA NETWK ELEM-1Y SUP is a platform software subscription that grants access to and support for Cisco's Intelligent Access Platform (IAP) network elements. It enables the full functionality and continued operation of your network infrastructure, covering a significant scale of devices.
Designed for businesses that rely on robust network performance, this license is utilized by IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies. It integrates directly into their existing network stack, ensuring that critical access points and network infrastructure components remain operational and feature-rich.
- Feature Enablement: Activates all necessary features for Cisco IAP network elements.
- Subscription Billing: Provides a predictable, recurring cost for licensing and support.
- Extended Support: Includes one year of vendor support for peace of mind.
- Capacity Management: Tailored for large-scale deployments from 10,000 to 99,999 devices.
- Vendor Compliance: Guarantees adherence to Cisco's licensing requirements.
This Cisco subscription license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to scale their network infrastructure with vendor-backed support and full feature access.
What This Enables
Enable Full Network Element Capabilities
Enable teams to activate all features and functionalities within their Cisco Intelligent Access Platform network elements. This ensures optimal performance and utilization of deployed network hardware.
organizations deploying new network infrastructure, businesses expanding existing network capacity, teams managing large campus networks
Streamline Network Device Licensing
Streamline the process of licensing a high volume of network devices, ensuring all access points and infrastructure elements are compliant. This avoids potential service interruptions or feature restrictions.
businesses with distributed network footprints, organizations standardizing on Cisco hardware, IT departments managing large device inventories
Automate Support and Maintenance Access
Automate access to essential vendor support and maintenance for critical network infrastructure components. This provides a clear path for issue resolution and timely updates over the 1-year term.
companies prioritizing network stability, IT teams seeking vendor-backed troubleshooting, organizations with defined support SLAs
Key Features
1-Year Cisco Support
Provides access to Cisco's technical assistance and software updates for the licensed network elements, ensuring timely issue resolution and system integrity.
Scalable Device Count (10K-99.9K)
Accommodates significant network growth and large deployments, offering flexibility for businesses with extensive infrastructure needs.
Full Feature Access
Unlocks all intended functionalities of Cisco IAP network elements, allowing businesses to fully utilize their network investment.
Subscription Model
Offers predictable budgeting and ongoing access to necessary licensing and support without large upfront capital expenditures.
Vendor Compliance
Ensures that the network infrastructure is properly licensed according to Cisco's terms, mitigating risks of audits or service disruptions.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Supports the extensive network infrastructure required for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence in factories and industrial settings, ensuring reliable connectivity for production systems.
Retail & Hospitality
Enables the large-scale deployment of access points and network elements needed for guest Wi-Fi, point-of-sale systems, and inventory management across numerous locations.
Education & Research
Facilitates robust and scalable network connectivity for large campuses, supporting student and faculty devices, research labs, and administrative operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Provides the necessary licensing and support for critical network infrastructure that connects medical devices, patient records systems, and communication platforms within hospitals and clinics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'IAP RTM LIC' mean?
'IAP' refers to Cisco's Intelligent Access Platform. 'RTM' typically means 'Ready for Manufacturing' or 'Release to Market', indicating a standard product offering. 'LIC' signifies a license.
What is the difference between a perpetual license and a subscription license?
A perpetual license is a one-time purchase for indefinite use, while a subscription license is a recurring payment for a defined term, often including support and updates.
What happens when the 1-year support term expires?
After the 1-year term, you would typically need to renew the subscription to continue receiving vendor support and access to updates. Continued use of the features may also depend on the license terms.
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.