Cisco MDS ADVANTAGE SUBSCRIPTION M9700 5Y
The Cisco MDS Advantage Subscription provides essential software capabilities and support for your Cisco MDS 9700 Series platform over a 5-year term.
- Subscription Term: Enjoy 5 years of continuous access to software features and vendor support.
- Platform Coverage: Specifically designed for the Cisco MDS 9700 Series, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
- Feature Access: Unlock advanced functionalities and performance enhancements for your storage network.
- Operational Continuity: Maintain compliance and ensure your critical storage infrastructure remains operational and supported.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco MDS Advantage Subscription provides a 5-year entitlement to software features and support for the Cisco MDS 9700 Series platform. It ensures your storage network has access to the latest software capabilities, security updates, and vendor support required for optimal operation and compliance.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this subscription to maintain the health, security, and performance of their enterprise storage area networks. It is crucial for environments that rely on high-availability, high-performance storage connectivity for critical business applications.
- Extended Software Access: Gain access to software features and upgrades for the duration of the subscription.
- Vendor Support: Receive technical assistance and issue resolution from Cisco for 5 years.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory and internal policy requirements for up-to-date software and support.
- Performance Optimization: Access features designed to enhance storage network performance and efficiency.
- Risk Mitigation: Reduces the risk of operational disruptions due to unsupported software or hardware issues.
This 5-year Cisco MDS Advantage Subscription is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking predictable costs and continuous support for their critical storage infrastructure.
What This Enables
Unlock Advanced Storage Network Features
Enable teams to deploy advanced storage networking capabilities that enhance performance and manageability. Streamline the integration of new technologies and protocols to support evolving business needs.
data center operations, enterprise storage deployments, high-availability environments, network infrastructure management
Ensure Software Compliance and Security
Automate the process of maintaining up-to-date software versions, reducing the risk of security vulnerabilities and compliance violations. Streamline audits by having documented access to current and supported software releases.
regulatory compliance, IT security posture, risk management, operational governance
Maintain Continuous Operational Uptime
Protect against service disruptions by ensuring access to vendor support for timely issue resolution. Guarantee the continued operation of critical storage infrastructure that supports business-critical applications.
business continuity planning, mission-critical application support, disaster recovery readiness, IT service delivery
Key Features
5-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term access to software features and vendor support, ensuring predictable costs and continuous operation for your storage network.
Cisco MDS 9700 Series Platform Support
Guarantees compatibility and optimal performance for your specific Cisco storage hardware, reducing integration risks.
Access to Software Features
Unlocks advanced functionalities and performance enhancements, allowing your storage network to meet evolving business demands.
Vendor Support Entitlement
Ensures timely technical assistance and issue resolution from Cisco, minimizing downtime and operational disruptions.
Compliance and Security Updates
Helps maintain regulatory compliance and a strong security posture by providing access to updated software.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Ensures high availability and data integrity for critical financial transactions and sensitive customer data, meeting stringent regulatory compliance requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Supports the continuous operation of electronic health record systems and medical imaging storage, crucial for patient care and HIPAA compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Maintains the performance and reliability of storage networks supporting production data, IoT, and supply chain management systems.
Retail & Hospitality
Ensures consistent access to point-of-sale data, inventory management, and customer information systems for seamless operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco MDS ADVANTAGE SUBSCRIPTION?
It is a 5-year subscription that provides access to software features and vendor support for the Cisco MDS 9700 Series platform. This ensures your storage network remains up-to-date and supported.
Who is this subscription for?
This subscription is designed for businesses, particularly SMB and mid-market companies, that utilize Cisco MDS 9700 Series switches for their storage area networks and require ongoing support and feature access.
What happens at the end of the 5-year term?
At the end of the 5-year term, you will need to renew the subscription to continue receiving software updates and vendor support for your Cisco MDS 9700 Series platform.
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.