Cisco NV-GRID-PCS-R-1Y= Platform License
This Cisco platform license provides essential software capabilities for network management and security, valid for a 16-month term.
- License Term: Enjoy 16 months of access to advanced platform features and ongoing software updates.
- Platform Access: Unlock critical functionalities for network visibility, control, and security management.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory adherence and operational integrity with licensed software.
- Continued Operation: Ensure uninterrupted service and support for your core IT infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a Cisco platform software license, specifically the NV-GRID-PCS-R-1Y= with a special 16-month term. It grants access to essential software features and capabilities required for managing and securing network infrastructure, ensuring your systems operate efficiently and compliantly.
This license is designed for businesses that rely on Cisco networking hardware and software for their internal operations. IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies will use this to maintain their existing Cisco environment, ensuring they have the necessary software entitlements for ongoing functionality and support.
- Software Entitlement: Grants the right to use specific Cisco platform software features.
- Subscription Billing: Licensed on a subscription basis for predictable operational expenses.
- Extended Term: Special 16-month term provides a defined period of software access.
- Network Management: Enables essential capabilities for monitoring, configuring, and managing network devices.
- Security Enhancements: Supports security features crucial for protecting business data and operations.
This Cisco platform license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to maintain essential network functionality and compliance without the overhead of enterprise-level procurement.
What This Enables
Enable Network Visibility and Control
Enable teams to gain deeper insights into network traffic and device status. Streamline the configuration and management of network infrastructure for improved performance and reliability.
On-premises data centers, distributed branch offices, hybrid cloud environments, managed network services
Maintain Software Compliance
Automate the tracking of software licenses to ensure adherence to vendor agreements and regulatory requirements. Prevent unexpected audits or service interruptions due to licensing gaps.
Regulated industries, businesses with strict IT policies, organizations undergoing IT audits
Access Advanced Platform Features
Unlock specific software functionalities that enhance network security, performance optimization, and operational efficiency. Provide IT staff with the tools needed to manage complex network environments.
Growing businesses, organizations adopting new technologies, IT teams focused on modernization
Key Features
Platform Software License
Grants the legal right to use specific Cisco software features, ensuring compliance and operational integrity.
16-Month Term
Provides a defined period of access to software capabilities, aligning with specific project timelines or budget cycles.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses, making IT budgeting more manageable for SMB and mid-market companies.
Network Management Capabilities
Enables essential functions for monitoring, configuring, and troubleshooting your network devices.
Security Support
Helps maintain a secure network posture by providing access to necessary software security features.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Ensures compliance with strict financial regulations and data security standards by providing licensed access to network management and security features.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Supports the secure and reliable operation of critical healthcare IT systems, helping to meet HIPAA compliance and patient data protection requirements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Maintains the uptime and security of operational technology (OT) and IT networks essential for production and supply chain management.
Education & Research
Enables educational institutions to manage their network infrastructure effectively, supporting student access and research initiatives while adhering to data privacy policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this Cisco license cover?
This license provides access to specific software features and functionalities for supported Cisco platforms. The exact capabilities enabled depend on the specific software version and the platform it is applied to.
What is the term of this license?
This is a special term license valid for 16 months from the date of purchase or activation, providing a defined period of software access and support.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is for businesses, specifically SMB and mid-market companies, that use Cisco IT infrastructure for their own operations. It is not intended for resellers or other IT service providers.
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.