Cisco NDB Software License Add-on for NCI Clusters with Premium Support
Secure essential software capabilities and premium support for your Cisco NCI clusters with this essential license add-on, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
- License Entitlement: Access to Network Data and Visibility (NDB) software features for enhanced network monitoring and management.
- Premium Support: Coverage for Cisco Network Cluster Integration (NCI) and associated software, ensuring timely issue resolution.
- Core-Based Licensing: Subscription covers essential software functionality per core, aligning costs with infrastructure utilization.
- Operational Continuity: Maintain compliance and access to critical software updates and technical assistance for your Cisco environment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Network Data and Visibility (NDB) software license add-on is designed for NCI clusters, providing enhanced network intelligence and operational insights. It includes premium support for the NCI platform and associated software, ensuring your network management tools remain up-to-date and fully functional.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to unlock advanced features within their Cisco NCI environment. It integrates directly into existing Cisco infrastructure, supporting the core operational needs of businesses that rely on robust network visibility and support.
- Unlock Advanced Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic and performance with NDB software capabilities.
- Ensure Software Compliance: Maintain an up-to-date and properly licensed software environment for your Cisco NCI clusters.
- Access Premium Support: Benefit from Cisco's expert technical assistance for your NCI platform and licensed software.
- Streamline Operations: Simplify network management and troubleshooting with integrated visibility and support.
- Scalable Licensing: Per-core subscription model allows for cost-effective scaling as your infrastructure grows.
This Cisco license add-on is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to maximize their Cisco NCI investment with essential software features and reliable support.
What This Enables
Access to Enhanced Network Visibility Features
Enable teams to gain deeper insights into network traffic patterns, performance metrics, and potential security threats. Streamline troubleshooting by having immediate access to detailed network data for faster issue resolution.
On-premises data centers, hybrid cloud deployments, virtualized network environments, core network infrastructure
Streamline Software Compliance and Updates
Automate the process of maintaining up-to-date software licenses for Cisco NCI clusters, avoiding potential compliance issues and security vulnerabilities. Ensure continuous access to the latest software versions and feature enhancements from Cisco.
Regulated industry IT environments, multi-site network operations, business-critical application hosting, IT infrastructure modernization
Automate Premium Support for Network Clusters
Ensure uninterrupted operation by having premium support coverage for your Cisco NCI clusters and associated software. Protect against unexpected downtime with timely technical assistance and access to Cisco's expert resources.
High-availability network deployments, business-critical service delivery, IT environments with limited internal support staff, proactive infrastructure management
Key Features
Network Data and Visibility (NDB) Software
Provides enhanced insights into network traffic, performance, and security for better management and troubleshooting.
Cisco NCI Cluster Support
Ensures your Network Cluster Integration platform is covered by expert technical assistance, minimizing downtime.
Premium Software Support
Guarantees access to critical software updates, patches, and Cisco's technical support for licensed software.
Per Core Subscription Billing
Offers a flexible and scalable licensing model that aligns costs with your actual infrastructure utilization.
License Add-on for Existing Clusters
Easily enhances the capabilities of your current Cisco NCI deployment without requiring a full system replacement.
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 advanced visibility and support critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain HIPAA compliance and ensure continuous access to patient data, necessitating reliable network performance and immediate support for IT infrastructure.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on stable network connectivity for production lines and IoT devices, where downtime can lead to significant financial losses and safety concerns.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data and require secure, reliable IT systems to maintain client confidentiality and operational efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this Cisco software license subscription?
This is a subscription-based license. The specific term duration (e.g., 1, 3, or 5 years) is determined at the time of purchase and is outlined in the associated agreement.
What specific Cisco hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for Cisco Network Cluster Integration (NCI) clusters. The MPN NT-A-NCI-NDB-PR indicates it is an add-on for NCI platforms.
How does per-core licensing work for this product?
The subscription cost is calculated based on the number of processing cores within your Cisco NCI cluster. This ensures you pay for the capacity you are actively using.
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.