Cisco NCI-C ULT SWLIC & MISSIONCRITICAL SWSUPSER
This Cisco subscription provides ultimate software licensing and mission-critical support for your NCI-C platform, ensuring continuous operation and access to advanced features.
- Coverage: Ultimate software license with mission-critical support for 1 CPU core.
- Term: Subscription-based, ensuring ongoing access to updates and support.
- Value: Maintains compliance and unlocks full platform capabilities.
- Support: Mission-critical support for rapid issue resolution.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a Cisco NCI-C Ultimate Software License and Mission Critical Software Support subscription for a single CPU core. It provides essential software capabilities and ensures high availability through continuous support and access to the latest software versions.
Designed for businesses that rely on Cisco's Network Convergence Infrastructure (NCI-C) platform, this subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations. It integrates directly into their existing network infrastructure, ensuring operational continuity and feature parity.
- Ultimate Software License: Unlocks the full feature set of the Cisco NCI-C platform.
- Mission Critical Support: Provides 24/7 access to Cisco TAC for urgent issues.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable costs with ongoing access to software updates and patches.
- 1 CPU Core Coverage: Specifically licensed and supported for a single CPU core.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your software licensing is up-to-date and compliant.
This Cisco subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing guaranteed uptime and full feature access for their NCI-C platform.
What This Enables
Unlock Full Platform Capabilities
Enable teams to utilize the complete suite of advanced features and functionalities offered by the Cisco NCI-C platform. This ensures maximum return on investment and operational efficiency.
core network infrastructure, unified communications, data center virtualization, network services integration
Maintain Software Compliance
Streamline software asset management by ensuring all NCI-C software licenses are current and compliant with vendor requirements. Avoid potential penalties and audit risks associated with outdated licensing.
regulated environments, IT asset tracking, vendor audit readiness, operational continuity
Guarantee Mission Critical Uptime
Automate rapid response to critical system issues with mission-critical support. This ensures minimal disruption to business operations and maintains high availability for essential services.
business-critical applications, high-availability deployments, 24/7 operations, service level agreement adherence
Key Features
Ultimate Software License
Unlocks all advanced features and functionalities of the Cisco NCI-C platform, enabling full operational potential.
Mission Critical Software Support
Provides 24/7 access to Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for urgent issues, minimizing downtime.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software updates and patches.
1 CPU Core Coverage
Ensures proper licensing and support for a specific core within your NCI-C deployment.
Compliance Assurance
Guarantees that your software licensing is up-to-date and meets vendor requirements, avoiding audit risks.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector demands high availability and robust security for sensitive financial data, making continuous software operation and critical support essential for compliance and uninterrupted service.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations require reliable and secure IT infrastructure to manage patient data and critical medical systems, where downtime can have severe consequences.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations depend on consistent network performance and uptime for production lines and supply chain management, necessitating proactive support and up-to-date software.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often operate under strict compliance mandates and require secure, reliable IT systems to deliver public services, making software licensing and support critical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this subscription?
This is a subscription-based license and support agreement. The specific term duration is typically annual or multi-year, as selected at the time of purchase. Zent Networks will manage the renewal process.
What does 'Mission Critical Support' entail?
Mission Critical Support provides 24x7 access to Cisco's Technical Assistance Center (TAC) with expedited response times for critical issues affecting system availability.
Can this license be applied to multiple CPU cores?
This specific SKU is for 1 CPU core. If you require coverage for additional cores, separate licenses and support subscriptions will be needed for each core.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.