Cisco N3K Switching ELA Subscription, 5 Year Term
This Cisco Enterprise License Agreement subscription provides essential software capabilities for your Nexus 3000 series switching infrastructure over a 5-year term.
- License Term: Guarantees access to Cisco software features and support for a full 5 years, aligning with your long-term IT planning.
- Platform Licensing: Unlocks advanced functionalities and operational capabilities for your Cisco Nexus 3000 series network switches.
- Subscription Billing: Provides predictable operational expenses with a clear, recurring cost for software access and entitlements.
- Compliance and Support: Ensures your network devices remain compliant and benefit from ongoing Cisco support throughout the license term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) subscription provides a 5-year term for Nexus 3000 series (N3K) switching platforms. It grants access to specific software features, ongoing support, and entitlement updates, ensuring your network infrastructure operates efficiently and remains compliant with current standards.
Designed for businesses that own and operate their IT infrastructure, this licensing model is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing SMB and mid-market network environments. It integrates directly with your Cisco N3K switches, providing a predictable cost structure for essential software capabilities and support.
- Feature Entitlement: Access to a defined set of software features and functionalities for Cisco N3K switches.
- Extended Support: Includes ongoing technical support and access to software updates for the duration of the 5-year term.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance and security posture by ensuring software is up-to-date.
- Predictable Costs: Subscription-based billing offers clear operational expenditure for software licensing.
- Scalable Operations: Supports network growth and evolving business needs with consistent access to platform capabilities.
This 5-year ELA subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking predictable costs and continuous access to essential Cisco N3K switching capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Features
Enable teams to unlock advanced routing, security, and management features on their Cisco Nexus 3000 series switches. Streamline network operations and enhance performance with up-to-date software capabilities.
Organizations deploying high-performance data center networks, Businesses managing complex network segmentation, Teams requiring granular traffic control
Ensure Software Compliance
Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring all Cisco N3K switching software is licensed and up-to-date for the full 5-year term. Automate the process of maintaining current software versions to meet regulatory or internal policy requirements.
Businesses operating in regulated environments, Companies with strict IT audit policies, Organizations standardizing on Cisco hardware
Predictable IT Budgeting
Enable teams to budget effectively with a fixed 5-year subscription cost for essential switching software. Automate renewals and avoid unexpected expenses related to software licensing or support lapses.
SMBs with fixed IT budgets, Mid-market companies planning multi-year IT investments, Finance departments requiring clear OpEx visibility
Key Features
5-Year Term License
Provides long-term access to software features and support, aligning with strategic IT planning and reducing renewal complexity.
Nexus 3000 Series (N3K) Platform
Specifically designed to enhance the capabilities and performance of your existing Cisco N3K switching hardware.
Subscription Billing Model
Offers predictable operational expenses, making IT budgeting more straightforward and manageable.
Access to Software Updates
Ensures your network devices benefit from the latest features, security patches, and performance improvements from Cisco.
Cisco Support Entitlement
Guarantees access to expert technical assistance for software-related issues throughout the license term.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable, secure, and compliant network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and high transaction volumes, making Cisco N3K switching with ongoing support a critical component.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain strict data privacy (HIPAA) and ensure continuous network availability for critical patient care systems, necessitating robust and well-supported network hardware.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on stable and predictable network performance for automation and control systems, where consistent software functionality and vendor support are essential to prevent costly downtime.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses depend on network uptime for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services, making reliable and supported switching infrastructure a priority.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco Enterprise License Agreement (ELA)?
An ELA is a volume licensing agreement that provides a company with a set of software licenses and support for a defined period, often at a predictable cost. This specific ELA is for Cisco Nexus 3000 series switching.
What does 'N3K Switching' refer to?
N3K refers to Cisco's Nexus 3000 series of switches, which are typically used in data center environments for high-performance networking.
How does subscription billing work for this license?
Subscription billing means you pay a recurring fee, in this case, annually for a 5-year term, for the right to use the software and receive support. This shifts the cost from a large upfront capital expense to a more manageable operational expense.
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.