Cisco MDS Gold Software Subscription Per Port Per Quarter
Unlock advanced capabilities for your Cisco MDS storage network with a Gold software subscription, providing per-port licensing for up to 90,000 ports on a quarterly basis.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock premium functionalities and performance enhancements for your Cisco MDS storage switches.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain licensing compliance with Cisco's Gold software tier, ensuring adherence to regulatory and operational standards.
- Predictable Costing: Benefit from a quarterly subscription model for predictable budgeting and expense management.
- Scalable Licensing: Per-port licensing model allows for flexible scaling up to 90,000 ports to match your evolving network demands.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco MDS Gold software subscription provides a license for advanced features and capabilities on Cisco MDS Series switches. It is licensed per port on a quarterly subscription basis, covering up to 90,000 ports, and is intended for restricted use within your organization's own IT infrastructure.
This subscription is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market and enterprise organizations who manage complex storage area networks. It ensures that their critical storage infrastructure is running with the latest software features, maintains compliance, and supports business-critical applications that rely on high-performance, reliable storage connectivity.
- Enhanced Storage Networking: Provides access to premium features for optimizing storage traffic and performance.
- Per-Port Licensing: Offers granular control and scalability, allowing you to license only the ports you need.
- Quarterly Subscription: Enables predictable operational expenses and easier budget management.
- Restricted Use License: Ensures software is used solely for your organization's internal IT operations.
- Cisco MDS Platform Support: Specifically designed for Cisco MDS Series storage networking hardware.
This Cisco MDS Gold software subscription is the ideal choice for mid-market and enterprise teams seeking advanced storage network features with predictable, scalable licensing.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Storage Network Features
Enable teams to unlock premium functionalities like advanced traffic management, enhanced security protocols, and deeper analytics for their storage area networks. Streamline the deployment and operation of high-performance storage environments.
data center operations, enterprise storage management, SAN infrastructure, business continuity planning
Ensure Software Licensing Compliance
Automate the process of maintaining up-to-date and compliant software licenses for critical storage hardware. Protect against potential disruptions and audit risks by adhering to vendor licensing terms.
IT asset management, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, operational stability
Scale Storage Network Capabilities
Support business growth by providing a flexible, per-port licensing model that scales up to 90,000 ports. Easily adjust licensing to meet evolving demands without significant upfront investment.
high-growth environments, network expansion, capacity planning, resource optimization
Key Features
Cisco MDS Gold Software Tier
Access to the highest level of features and capabilities for Cisco MDS storage networking platforms.
Per Port Licensing
Allows for granular and cost-effective licensing based on actual port utilization, facilitating scalability.
Quarterly Subscription Billing
Provides predictable operational expenses and simplifies budget management for IT infrastructure.
Up to 90,000 Port Capacity
Supports large-scale deployments and accommodates significant growth in storage network requirements.
Restricted Use License
Ensures the software is utilized solely for the end-user organization's internal IT operations, maintaining compliance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and performant storage networks to manage sensitive transaction data and comply with strict regulatory requirements like SOX and PCI DSS.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle vast amounts of patient data, necessitating robust, secure, and compliant storage solutions to meet HIPAA regulations and ensure data integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on efficient data management for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, requiring high-performance storage to support real-time analytics and production processes.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses manage large volumes of customer and operational data, demanding reliable storage for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer relationship management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco MDS Gold Software?
Cisco MDS Gold Software is a premium software tier for Cisco MDS Series storage networking switches. It unlocks advanced features and capabilities designed to optimize performance, enhance security, and provide deeper insights into your storage area network.
How does per-port licensing work?
Per-port licensing means you acquire licenses based on the number of physical ports on your Cisco MDS switches that require the Gold software features. This model allows for flexibility and cost efficiency, as you can scale your licensing to match your specific deployment needs.
What does 'restricted use' mean?
Restricted use signifies that the software license is intended solely for your organization's internal IT operations. It cannot be resold, redistributed, or used to provide services to third parties.
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.