Cisco NCI-D Starter Software License and Mission Critical Support
This Cisco NCI-D Starter software license and mission critical support subscription provides essential software capabilities and ongoing technical assistance for your core business IT infrastructure.
- Coverage for Software Access: Entitlement to use the core features and functionalities of the Cisco NCI-D platform.
- Mission Critical Support: Access to expert technical assistance for urgent issues impacting business operations.
- Subscription Term: Ongoing access to software features and support, billed on a recurring subscription basis.
- Compliance and Operation: Ensures your software is licensed correctly and supported for continuous, compliant operation.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a starter software license for the Cisco Network Convergence Infrastructure - Data (NCI-D) platform, bundled with Cisco's Mission Critical Software Support. It ensures your organization has the necessary software entitlements and access to high-priority support for critical operational needs.
Designed for businesses that rely on their IT infrastructure for daily operations, this license and support package is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing on-premises or hybrid environments. It integrates into your existing network stack, providing a foundation for essential services and ensuring rapid resolution of critical issues.
- Platform Software License: Grants entitlement to use the core features of the Cisco NCI-D platform.
- Mission Critical Support: Provides 24x7x4 hour response for critical issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Per Core Billing: Licensing and support costs are calculated based on the number of processing cores utilized.
- Subscription Model: Offers predictable operational expenses with recurring billing for software and support.
- Cisco Ecosystem Integration: Designed to work within the broader Cisco networking and security ecosystem.
This Cisco starter license and support package is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing foundational software access and reliable mission critical support.
What This Enables
Access to Core Platform Features
Enable teams to utilize the fundamental functionalities of the Cisco NCI-D platform for data management and network services. This ensures your infrastructure can support essential business applications and data processing needs.
on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, core network services, business application hosting
Streamline Software Compliance
Automate the process of maintaining software license compliance for the NCI-D platform. This subscription model provides clear entitlement and avoids potential penalties associated with unlicensed software usage.
regulated industries, IT asset management, operational efficiency, risk mitigation
Expedite Critical Issue Resolution
Ensure rapid response and expert assistance for critical software issues impacting business operations. Mission Critical Support guarantees timely engagement to restore services and prevent extended downtime.
high-availability requirements, business continuity planning, 24/7 operations, critical infrastructure management
Key Features
Cisco NCI-D Starter Software License
Grants the necessary entitlements to operate the core features of the Cisco NCI-D platform, enabling essential data and network services for your business.
Mission Critical Software Support
Provides 24x7x4 hour response for critical issues, ensuring rapid expert assistance to minimize downtime and maintain business continuity.
Per Core Licensing Model
Offers a scalable and predictable licensing structure based on processing cores, aligning costs with your infrastructure's actual resource utilization.
Subscription Billing
Enables predictable operational expenses with recurring billing for software access and ongoing support, simplifying budget management.
Cisco Brand Assurance
Delivered by Cisco, providing confidence in the reliability, security, and performance of your core network software and support.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high availability and robust security for data processing and transaction management, making mission critical support essential for compliance and operational continuity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and require continuous access to systems for patient care, necessitating reliable software and rapid support to meet strict regulatory and operational demands.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations depend on real-time data and network stability for production lines and logistics, where any downtime can lead to significant financial losses and require immediate technical intervention.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies manage critical public services and sensitive information, demanding secure, compliant, and continuously available IT infrastructure with reliable support channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NCI-D?
Cisco NCI-D refers to the Network Convergence Infrastructure - Data platform, designed to provide a unified infrastructure for data services and network convergence. This starter license provides access to its core functionalities.
What does Mission Critical Support include?
Mission Critical Software Support typically offers 24x7x4 hour response times for critical issues, direct access to Cisco engineers, and proactive problem resolution to ensure your software operates without interruption.
How is this licensed?
This license is provided on a per-core basis and is part of a subscription billing model, meaning you pay a recurring fee for the software access and support.
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.