Cisco NCI-D Advanced Rep Addon Software License with Mission Critical Support
Secure continuous operation and access to advanced features for your Cisco NCI-D platform with an advanced software license and mission-critical support subscription.
- Access to: Advanced software features and functionalities for enhanced network management and visibility.
- Coverage for: Mission-critical software support, ensuring rapid response and resolution for urgent issues.
- Protection against: Service disruptions and performance degradation with proactive support and updates.
- Entitlement to: Continued access to Cisco's latest software innovations and security patches.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides an advanced software license and mission-critical support subscription for Cisco's Network Convergence Infrastructure (NCI) platform. It unlocks enhanced capabilities and ensures business continuity through dedicated, high-priority support.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license and support package integrates directly into your existing Cisco infrastructure, providing essential software features and ensuring operational stability for your core business functions.
- Advanced Software Features: Unlocks premium functionalities for network monitoring, management, and optimization.
- Mission-Critical Support: Guarantees rapid response times and expert assistance for critical incidents.
- Software Subscription: Provides continuous access to the latest software releases, updates, and security patches.
- Per-Core Licensing: Scalable licensing model based on the number of processor cores utilized.
- Compliance and Stability: Ensures your network infrastructure remains compliant and operates at peak performance.
This Cisco software license and support subscription is the ideal choice for businesses seeking enterprise-grade network capabilities without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Access to Advanced Software Features
Enable teams to unlock premium functionalities for network monitoring, management, and optimization. Streamline complex network operations with enhanced visibility and control.
virtualized environments, on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud deployments, network infrastructure management
Mission-Critical Support for Urgent Issues
Automate rapid response and resolution for critical network incidents, minimizing downtime and business impact. Ensure business continuity with guaranteed expert assistance when you need it most.
business-critical applications, high-availability environments, production networks, IT operations support
Continuous Software Updates and Compliance
Maintain compliance and security posture with access to the latest software releases and security patches. Protect your network against emerging threats and ensure optimal performance.
regulatory compliance, security hardening, ongoing network maintenance, IT asset management
Key Features
Advanced Software Functionality
Gain access to enhanced network management, monitoring, and optimization tools for improved operational efficiency.
Mission-Critical Support (24x7x4)
Receive rapid, expert technical assistance for critical issues, ensuring minimal downtime and business disruption.
Software Subscription Model
Benefit from continuous access to the latest software versions, updates, and security patches for ongoing protection and performance.
Per-Core Licensing
Achieve flexible and cost-effective licensing that aligns with your actual infrastructure resource utilization.
Cisco Platform Integration
Ensure seamless compatibility and performance with your existing Cisco Network Convergence Infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high availability and robust security for their networks to ensure compliance with strict regulations and protect sensitive data, making advanced support and software critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on uninterrupted network operations for patient care and data management, necessitating reliable infrastructure and rapid support to meet critical service level agreements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT integration, where downtime can halt production and lead to significant financial losses.
Retail & Hospitality
These sectors depend on network uptime for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services, where disruptions can directly impact revenue and customer experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NCI-D?
Cisco NCI-D refers to Cisco's Network Convergence Infrastructure, a platform designed to integrate and manage various network services and applications. This specific license and support package enhances its capabilities.
What does 'Mission Critical Support' entail?
Mission Critical Support typically provides 24x7x4 hour response times for critical issues, meaning a technician will engage within four hours of a critical incident being reported. It ensures rapid resolution for your most important network problems.
How is the licensing calculated?
The licensing is calculated on a per-core basis, meaning the cost is determined by the number of processor cores in the systems running the licensed software. This allows for scalable and predictable costs.
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.