Cisco NV-GRID-PCS-5YR= Platform License for 60 Months
This Cisco NV-GRID-PCS-5YR= platform license provides essential software capabilities for your business network over a 60-month subscription term.
- License Term: 60 months of continuous access to licensed platform features.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based, offering predictable operational expenses.
- Vendor: Cisco, a trusted provider of enterprise-grade networking solutions.
- Value: Ensures ongoing access to critical software functionalities and support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco NV-GRID-PCS-5YR= is a platform software license that grants your organization access to specific Cisco software features and capabilities for a duration of 60 months. This subscription model ensures you remain current with necessary software functionalities, supporting the operational integrity of your IT environment.
This license is designed for businesses that utilize Cisco platforms as a core component of their IT infrastructure. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies seeking to maintain compliance, access updated software features, and ensure the continued reliable operation of their network devices and services.
- Platform Access: Unlocks specific software features and functionalities on compatible Cisco hardware.
- Subscription Term: Provides a 5-year (60 month) entitlement to the licensed software.
- Predictable Costs: Subscription billing offers a clear and manageable operational expense.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain software licensing compliance with Cisco's terms.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures access to necessary software for ongoing network operations.
Secure essential Cisco software capabilities with this 60-month subscription, providing predictable costs and operational continuity for your business.
What This Enables
Enable Access to Advanced Software Features
Enable teams to utilize advanced software functionalities and features on their Cisco network devices. This ensures that the IT infrastructure can support evolving business needs and operational requirements.
on-premises network infrastructure, multi-device environments, core business operations, IT managed services
Streamline Software Compliance and Management
Streamline the process of maintaining software license compliance across your Cisco deployments. This subscription simplifies tracking and renewal, reducing the risk of audit findings or service interruptions.
regulated environments, multi-site operations, IT asset management, business continuity planning
Automate Feature Entitlement for Operations
Automate the entitlement of specific software capabilities required for day-to-day network operations. This ensures that all necessary tools are available without manual intervention or complex procurement processes.
business-critical systems, IT operational efficiency, network performance monitoring, resource allocation
Key Features
60-Month Subscription Term
Provides a predictable, long-term software entitlement, avoiding frequent renewal cycles and ensuring continuous access to features.
Platform Software Licensing
Unlocks specific software capabilities and functionalities on compatible Cisco hardware, enhancing network performance and management.
Subscription Billing
Offers a clear operational expense model, making budgeting and financial planning more straightforward for SMB and mid-market businesses.
Cisco Brand Assurance
Leverages Cisco's reputation for reliability and innovation, ensuring you receive high-quality software and support for your critical infrastructure.
Compliance and Support
Helps maintain licensing compliance and provides access to necessary software updates and support, crucial for operational stability.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, compliant, and continuously updated network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and ensure high availability, making long-term Cisco software subscriptions essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure and reliable network operations supported by compliant, up-to-date software licenses.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable and secure network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, benefiting from predictable software licensing for uninterrupted production.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information and require secure, reliable IT systems, making consistent software licensing and feature access critical for operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NV-GRID-PCS-5YR= license?
The NV-GRID-PCS-5YR= is a platform software license from Cisco, provided as a 60-month subscription. It grants your organization access to specific software features and capabilities for your Cisco network devices.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is designed for businesses, specifically IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, who use Cisco platforms for their own internal IT operations. It is not intended for resellers or other service providers.
What are the benefits of a subscription license?
Subscription licenses offer predictable costs through regular billing cycles, ensure continuous access to software features and updates, and help maintain compliance. This model simplifies IT asset management and budgeting for your organization.
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.