Cisco MDS GOLD Software Subscription Per Port Per Quarter
This Cisco MDS GOLD software subscription provides essential licensing for your storage network, ensuring continued operation and access to advanced features on a per-port, per-quarter basis.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock enhanced functionalities and capabilities within your Cisco MDS environment.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance and adhere to software licensing requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure your critical storage infrastructure remains operational and supported.
- Predictable Costing: Benefit from a clear per-port, per-quarter subscription model for budget management.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a Cisco MDS GOLD software subscription, licensed per port on a quarterly basis. It provides access to specific software features and capabilities designed to enhance the performance and management of Cisco MDS storage networking platforms.
This subscription is ideal for businesses operating their own IT infrastructure, including IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies. It integrates directly into existing Cisco MDS deployments, ensuring that the storage network functions optimally and remains compliant with vendor requirements.
- Platform Licensing: Enables specific software features on Cisco MDS hardware.
- Subscription Billing: Operates on a recurring quarterly billing cycle.
- Per-Port Basis: Licensing is allocated and managed on an individual port count.
- Restricted Use: Adheres to specific usage terms and conditions defined by Cisco.
- Vendor Support: Facilitates access to Cisco's software support and updates.
This Cisco MDS GOLD software subscription is the right choice for businesses needing to maintain advanced storage network capabilities with predictable, managed costs.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Storage Network Features
Enable teams to unlock advanced functionalities and performance enhancements within their Cisco MDS storage environment. This ensures that critical business applications have access to the necessary storage network capabilities.
storage area networks, data center operations, enterprise resource planning, business continuity planning
Maintain Software Licensing Compliance
Streamline the process of adhering to Cisco's software licensing terms and conditions for your MDS platform. This prevents potential disruptions or audit issues by ensuring all ports are properly licensed.
network infrastructure management, IT asset management, regulatory compliance, operational audits
Ensure Storage Network Operational Continuity
Automate the renewal and management of essential software licenses, guaranteeing uninterrupted operation of your storage network. This minimizes the risk of downtime due to expired or non-compliant software.
mission critical systems, high availability environments, business operations continuity, IT service delivery
Key Features
Cisco MDS GOLD Software Tier
Access to a specific set of advanced features and capabilities designed for enterprise-grade storage networking.
Per Port Licensing
License allocation is directly tied to the number of ports utilized, offering granular control and scalability.
Quarterly Subscription Billing
Provides a predictable and manageable recurring cost structure for software access.
Restricted Use License
Ensures adherence to specific usage parameters and vendor terms, maintaining compliance.
Cisco Vendor Support Access
Facilitates access to Cisco's technical support and software updates for the licensed features.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, compliant, and highly available storage networks to manage sensitive data and meet strict regulatory requirements like SOX and PCI DSS.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle vast amounts of patient data, necessitating secure, reliable, and compliant storage solutions to meet HIPAA regulations and ensure data integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on efficient and dependable storage networks for operational data, supply chain management, and production systems, often requiring high uptime and performance.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies manage highly confidential client data, demanding secure, compliant, and accessible storage solutions to protect sensitive information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco MDS GOLD software?
Cisco MDS GOLD software is a licensing tier that unlocks advanced features and capabilities for Cisco MDS storage networking platforms. It is designed to enhance performance, management, and functionality for critical storage environments.
How is this license billed?
This license is billed on a subscription basis per port, per quarter. This model provides predictable operational expenses and ensures continuous access to the licensed software features.
What does 'Restricted Use' mean?
'Restricted Use' indicates that the license is subject to specific terms and conditions set by Cisco regarding its deployment and utilization within your network environment. It is crucial to review these terms to ensure compliance.
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.