Cisco NCI PRO SW LIC & FED MISSION CRITICAL SW SUPP PER CORE
This Cisco software license and support subscription provides essential capabilities for your network infrastructure, ensuring operational continuity and access to critical updates.
- Continuous Operation: Guarantees access to the latest software features and security patches, minimizing downtime risks.
- Mission Critical Support: Provides timely technical assistance and issue resolution for your core network functions.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance by ensuring your software is up-to-date and supported.
- Feature Entitlement: Unlocks advanced functionalities and performance enhancements within the Cisco NCI PRO platform.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a Cisco Network Convergence Infrastructure (NCI) PRO platform software license combined with a Federal Mission Critical Software Support subscription. It provides the necessary licensing to operate the NCI PRO platform and ensures access to ongoing software updates, patches, and expert technical support for mission-critical environments.
Designed for businesses that rely on robust network infrastructure, this license and support package is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals overseeing SMB and mid-market operations. It integrates directly into your existing network stack, ensuring your core Cisco NCI PRO deployment remains secure, compliant, and fully functional.
- Platform Licensing: Grants the right to use the Cisco NCI PRO software platform.
- Software Support: Includes access to software updates, bug fixes, and security patches.
- Mission Critical Assurance: Prioritized support for critical issues affecting network operations.
- Per Core Billing: Licensing and support costs are calculated based on the number of processor cores utilized.
- Subscription Term: Provides ongoing access and support under a defined subscription period.
Secure your network's future with Cisco NCI PRO licensing and mission critical support, offering enterprise-grade reliability without the enterprise overhead for your business.
What This Enables
Access to Software Updates and Patches
Enable teams to maintain the latest software versions, ensuring access to new features and critical security updates. This proactive approach minimizes vulnerabilities and enhances overall platform stability.
cloud-managed infrastructure, on-premises deployments, hybrid environments, virtualized networks
Streamline Network Operations Management
Automate the process of software updates and patch management for the NCI PRO platform. This reduces manual effort and allows IT staff to focus on strategic initiatives rather than routine maintenance.
centralized IT management, distributed network sites, business continuity planning, IT resource optimization
Ensure Mission Critical System Uptime
Provide immediate access to expert technical support for critical issues affecting the NCI PRO platform. This ensures rapid resolution, minimizing potential downtime and business impact.
high-availability environments, regulated industries, business-critical applications, performance-sensitive networks
Key Features
Cisco NCI PRO Platform License
Grants the legal right to operate the Cisco NCI PRO software, ensuring compliance and access to its core functionalities.
Federal Mission Critical Software Support
Provides prioritized access to Cisco's technical expertise and timely resolution for critical issues, safeguarding business operations.
Software Updates and Bug Fixes
Ensures the platform remains secure and performs optimally by providing access to the latest patches and fixes.
Per Core Subscription Billing
Offers a scalable and predictable cost model based on actual resource utilization, aligning expenses with needs.
Subscription Term
Provides continuous access to software features and support for a defined period, simplifying budget management and ensuring ongoing protection.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and continuously available systems to manage sensitive data and transactions, making mission-critical support essential for compliance and operational integrity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA and ensure uninterrupted access to patient information systems, necessitating reliable and supported network infrastructure.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often operate under stringent security mandates and require robust, compliant, and continuously supported IT systems to deliver public services effectively.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on stable and secure network connectivity for production lines and supply chain management, where downtime can lead to significant financial losses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NCI PRO?
Cisco Network Convergence Infrastructure (NCI) PRO is a platform designed to integrate and manage various network services and infrastructure components. It aims to simplify network operations and enhance efficiency.
What does 'Mission Critical' support entail?
Mission Critical support typically means prioritized response times and access to specialized engineering resources for severe issues that impact core business functions or system availability.
How is this licensed?
This license is provided on a per-core basis, meaning the cost is determined by the number of processor cores your NCI PRO deployment utilizes. It is a subscription-based model.
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.