Cisco NCM STR SWLIC FOR EDGESITES & L3 MSN CRTCL SWSUPP SVCS PERVM
This Cisco subscription provides essential software licensing and critical support services for your Edge Sites and L3 managed networks, ensuring continuous operation and compliance.
- Access to: Latest software features and security updates for your Cisco Edge Site and L3 managed network infrastructure.
- Coverage for: Critical software support services, including technical assistance and hardware replacement eligibility.
- Protection against: Operational disruptions caused by software issues or the need for timely vendor support.
- Entitlement to: Continued access to Cisco's advanced network management capabilities and ongoing operational stability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Network Configuration Manager (NCM) subscription provides platform software licensing and critical support services specifically for Edge Sites and Layer 3 managed networks. It ensures you have the necessary software capabilities and vendor support to maintain optimal network performance and security.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license fits into environments managing distributed network locations or complex L3 routing infrastructures. It is essential for maintaining network uptime and adhering to operational standards.
- Platform Software Licensing: Unlocks core NCM features for network device management.
- Critical Support Services: Provides access to Cisco's technical support and service entitlements.
- Edge Site Focus: Tailored for managing network infrastructure at distributed locations.
- L3 Managed Network Support: Ensures support for complex Layer 3 network environments.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable, recurring costs for ongoing access and support.
This Cisco subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing reliable network management and essential support without enterprise-level overhead.
What This Enables
Access to Latest Software Features
Enable teams to utilize the newest functionalities and security patches within Cisco's network management platform. This ensures your network management tools remain current and effective for evolving business needs.
distributed network locations, managed service environments, multi-site organizations, remote office deployments
Streamline Network Device Management
Streamline the configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of network devices across distributed Edge Sites. This reduces manual effort and minimizes the risk of configuration errors impacting operations.
organizations with multiple physical locations, businesses with complex routing needs, IT departments managing diverse hardware
Automate Compliance and Reporting
Automate the process of ensuring network devices adhere to security policies and regulatory requirements. Generate reports that demonstrate compliance, simplifying audits and reducing risk.
businesses requiring strict security protocols, organizations subject to industry regulations, IT teams focused on risk mitigation
Key Features
Platform Software License
Unlocks essential Cisco NCM capabilities for managing network devices, ensuring full feature access for your IT team.
Critical Support Services
Provides access to Cisco's technical expertise and service entitlements, crucial for resolving issues and maintaining operational stability.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable, recurring costs for software access and support, simplifying budgeting and financial planning for IT expenditures.
Edge Site Optimization
Tailored for managing network infrastructure at distributed locations, ensuring consistent performance and security across all sites.
L3 Managed Network Focus
Ensures dedicated support and licensing for complex Layer 3 network environments, vital for routing and connectivity.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and high availability to meet strict regulatory compliance standards like PCI DSS and SOX, making reliable network management critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain HIPAA compliance and ensure continuous access to patient data and critical systems, necessitating secure and stable network operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on consistent network performance for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, where downtime can lead to significant production losses and safety risks.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses depend on network uptime for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services, especially across multiple franchise or branch locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco NCM STR SWLIC?
This refers to a Cisco Network Configuration Manager (NCM) platform software license with a subscription term. It includes critical support services for managing network devices at Edge Sites and within Layer 3 managed networks.
What does 'Critical Support Services' entail?
Critical Support Services typically include access to Cisco's technical assistance center (TAC), software updates, and potentially hardware replacement eligibility, ensuring you receive timely help and necessary resources to maintain your network.
Who is the intended buyer for this license?
This license is intended for businesses, specifically SMB and mid-market companies, that use IT for their own operations and manage Cisco network infrastructure at their Edge Sites or in complex Layer 3 environments. It is not for resellers.
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.