Cisco Network Access Software and Automation Platform License
This Cisco platform license provides perpetual access to network software and automation features, enhancing your business network's control and efficiency.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock sophisticated network access control, policy enforcement, and automation capabilities.
- Perpetual Entitlement: Gain permanent rights to the licensed software version, ensuring long-term access to critical network functions.
- Streamlined Operations: Automate routine network tasks, reducing manual effort and minimizing human error for IT teams.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Implement granular access policies to better protect your business network from unauthorized access.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ACCESS NETWORK SW&AUTOM PRM 1.0 PERP RTU (PER 10G) is a perpetual software license granting access to Cisco's network access control and automation platform. This license enables advanced features for managing user and device access to your network infrastructure, ensuring security and operational efficiency.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market businesses who are responsible for maintaining and securing their organization's network. It integrates into existing Cisco network environments, providing a centralized platform for policy management and automation.
- Perpetual Software Access: Secure long-term rights to the specified software version without recurring subscription fees.
- Network Automation: Automate policy deployment, configuration updates, and compliance checks across your network.
- Granular Access Control: Define and enforce precise access policies for users and devices connecting to the network.
- Visibility and Monitoring: Gain deeper insights into network access events and user activity for improved security.
- Scalable Capacity: Licensed per 10 Gbps, allowing for growth and adaptation to your network's evolving bandwidth needs.
This Cisco platform license is the ideal choice for businesses seeking to enhance network security and operational efficiency without the overhead of complex enterprise solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Access Policies
Enable teams to define and enforce granular access policies for users and devices connecting to the corporate network. Streamline the process of granting, revoking, and managing network access based on roles and security requirements.
organizations with BYOD policies, businesses managing hybrid workforces, companies with sensitive data, environments requiring strict user segmentation
Automate Network Policy Deployment
Automate the deployment and management of network access policies across multiple network segments and devices. Streamline routine tasks like configuration updates and compliance checks, reducing manual intervention and potential errors.
businesses with distributed network infrastructure, teams managing complex access rules, organizations seeking to improve IT efficiency
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate security checks and policy enforcement to maintain a strong security posture for the business network. Enable continuous monitoring of access events to quickly identify and respond to potential threats.
companies with regulatory compliance needs, organizations handling customer data, businesses prioritizing threat mitigation
Key Features
Perpetual Right-to-Use License
Gain permanent ownership of the software license, eliminating recurring subscription fees and providing long-term cost predictability for your network infrastructure.
Network Access Control Features
Implement granular control over user and device access to your network, enhancing security and preventing unauthorized entry.
Automation Capabilities
Reduce manual IT workload by automating policy deployment, configuration, and compliance tasks, freeing up resources for strategic initiatives.
10 Gbps Capacity Licensing
Scale your network access management capabilities according to your bandwidth needs, ensuring efficient resource utilization.
Cisco Platform Integration
Benefit from integration within the Cisco ecosystem, ensuring compatibility and streamlined management with existing Cisco network devices.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent access controls and robust security to protect sensitive financial data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure network access and detailed audit trails for patient information.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information, demanding secure network access and data protection to maintain client trust and confidentiality.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve critical operational technology (OT) networks that require secure segmentation and controlled access to prevent disruptions and cyber threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a perpetual license?
A perpetual license grants you the right to use a specific version of the software indefinitely, without the need for ongoing subscription payments. You own the license for that version.
What does 'PER 10G' mean in the product name?
'PER 10G' indicates that the license is priced and measured based on 10 Gigabits per second (Gbps) of network capacity or throughput that it manages or controls.
Does this license include software updates or support?
A perpetual license typically covers the software version at the time of purchase. Ongoing support and access to future software updates usually require a separate service contract or subscription, such as Cisco Smart Net Total Care.
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.