Cisco NCI Ultimate Software License & L3 Mission Critical Support
This Cisco NCI Ultimate software license and L3 mission critical support subscription ensures your core network infrastructure operates at peak performance with continuous access to essential updates and expert assistance.
- Continuous Software Access: Entitlement to the latest Cisco NCI Ultimate software features and updates, enhancing network capabilities.
- L3 Mission Critical Support: Coverage for complex issues requiring advanced technical expertise, minimizing downtime.
- Per Core Licensing: Scalable licensing model based on core count, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable operational expense with regular billing for ongoing access and support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco NCI ULTIMATE SW LIC & L3 MISSION CRITICAL SW SUPSERV PERCORE is a subscription-based software license that unlocks the full feature set of Cisco's Network Convergence Infrastructure (NCI) platform. It includes Level 3 mission critical support, providing access to expert engineers for the most complex network challenges, ensuring continuous operation and optimal performance.
This offering is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who rely on robust network infrastructure. It integrates directly into their existing Cisco hardware environment, providing the necessary software capabilities and support to maintain a secure, efficient, and compliant network.
- Full Feature Unlocking: Grants access to all advanced functionalities within the Cisco NCI platform.
- Mission Critical Support: Provides 24x7x365 access to Cisco's highest tier of technical support for urgent issues.
- Software Updates: Ensures the platform remains current with the latest security patches and feature enhancements.
- Per Core Licensing: Offers a flexible and scalable licensing model tied to the processing cores of your hardware.
- Subscription Model: Delivers predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software and support.
This subscription provides essential software capabilities and expert support, empowering SMB and mid-market teams to maintain enterprise-grade network performance without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Unlock Advanced Network Features
Enable teams to deploy and manage sophisticated network services by unlocking the full capabilities of the Cisco NCI platform. Streamline complex configurations and enhance network performance with access to all ultimate-tier features.
On-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized network functions, core network infrastructure
Ensure Continuous Operation
Automate software updates and security patching to maintain a secure and reliable network environment. Minimize business disruption by having immediate access to L3 mission critical support for any urgent operational issues.
Business-critical application hosting, high-availability network deployments, regulated operational environments, IT infrastructure management
Maintain Licensing Compliance
Streamline software licensing management with a clear, per-core subscription model. Ensure your organization remains compliant with vendor licensing agreements and avoids potential penalties or service interruptions.
Scalable IT infrastructure, core network services, multi-site operations, IT asset management
Key Features
Cisco NCI Ultimate Software Features
Gain access to the most advanced functionalities for network management, security, and performance optimization.
Level 3 Mission Critical Support
Receive expert, 24x7x365 technical assistance for the most complex and urgent network issues, ensuring rapid resolution.
Per Core Licensing Model
Benefit from a flexible and cost-effective licensing structure that scales with your hardware's processing power.
Subscription Billing
Manage IT expenses with predictable operational costs and continuous access to software updates and support.
Software Updates and Patches
Keep your network infrastructure secure and up-to-date with the latest security patches and feature enhancements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires high availability, robust security, and compliance with strict regulations, making advanced network infrastructure and expert support essential for continuous operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Reliable network performance and data security are critical for patient care and research, necessitating advanced infrastructure management and immediate support for any disruptions.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Operational technology (OT) networks demand high uptime and performance for production lines, requiring resilient infrastructure and expert support to prevent costly downtime.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies rely on secure and stable networks to deliver essential services, often facing stringent compliance requirements and the need for dependable, expert-backed infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NCI?
Cisco Network Convergence Infrastructure (NCI) is a platform designed to simplify and converge network services, enabling greater efficiency and agility in managing complex network environments.
What does 'L3 Mission Critical Support' entail?
L3 Mission Critical Support provides access to Cisco's senior engineers for the most complex technical issues, offering 24x7x365 assistance to ensure rapid resolution and minimize business impact.
How does per-core licensing work?
Per-core licensing means the software license cost is determined by the number of processing cores in the hardware where the software is deployed, offering a scalable and often cost-effective model.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.