Cisco ONE ELA Advanced Perpetual Catalyst 385 Software License
Gain perpetual access to advanced features and ongoing support for your Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switches with the Cisco ONE ELA Advanced Perpetual license.
- Feature Access: Unlock advanced routing, security, and management capabilities for your network infrastructure.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain software license compliance, avoiding potential penalties and operational disruptions.
- Continued Operation: Ensure your network hardware functions optimally with access to software updates and critical patches.
- Long-Term Value: Secure perpetual rights to the software, providing a stable and predictable IT environment for years to come.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ONE ELA Advanced Perpetual license provides ongoing access to advanced software features and capabilities for Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switches. It ensures your network infrastructure is equipped with the latest functionalities and security enhancements, offering a stable and compliant operational environment.
Designed for businesses that own and operate their IT infrastructure, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing SMB and mid-market networks. It integrates directly with your existing Cisco hardware, enhancing performance and manageability without requiring a complete overhaul.
- Perpetual Software Rights: Own the license indefinitely, eliminating recurring subscription costs for the core software.
- Advanced Feature Set: Access a suite of enhanced features beyond basic functionality, improving network performance and control.
- Hardware Compatibility: Specifically designed for Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switches, ensuring seamless integration.
- Compliance and Security: Maintain adherence to licensing regulations and benefit from security updates.
- Simplified Management: Streamline network operations with advanced management tools and capabilities.
This perpetual license offers SMB and mid-market organizations a cost-effective way to ensure their Cisco network infrastructure remains compliant and feature-rich.
What This Enables
Unlock Advanced Network Capabilities
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated routing protocols, enhanced security policies, and advanced Quality of Service (QoS) configurations. Streamline network segmentation and traffic management for improved performance and control.
On-premises network infrastructure, multi-site deployments, core network services, high-performance computing environments
Ensure Software Compliance and Audit Readiness
Automate the tracking of software entitlements and ensure adherence to Cisco's licensing agreements. Maintain a clear audit trail of software versions and feature usage, mitigating risks of non-compliance.
Regulated industry environments, IT asset management, corporate governance, security policy enforcement
Extend Hardware Lifespan with Advanced Features
Provide IT professionals with the tools to maximize the utility of existing Cisco Catalyst 3850 hardware. Support evolving business needs by enabling advanced functionalities that might otherwise require hardware replacement.
Budget-constrained IT departments, phased technology upgrades, infrastructure modernization plans
Key Features
Perpetual License Entitlement
Gain permanent rights to use the software, avoiding recurring subscription costs and ensuring long-term investment protection.
Advanced Software Features
Access enhanced routing, security, and management capabilities that improve network performance, resilience, and control.
Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration and optimal performance with your existing Cisco Catalyst 3850 switches.
License Compliance
Maintain adherence to software licensing regulations, preventing potential penalties and operational disruptions.
Ongoing Software Updates
Benefit from access to software updates and patches, enhancing security and functionality over time.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires high network availability, robust security features, and strict compliance with financial regulations, all of which are enhanced by advanced Cisco software capabilities.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to manage sensitive patient data and comply with HIPAA regulations, benefiting from the advanced security and performance features.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand stable and high-performance networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, where advanced features can optimize production and data flow.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse networks and require cost-effective solutions that provide advanced features for research, administration, and student connectivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco ONE ELA?
A Cisco ONE ELA (Enterprise License Agreement) is a flexible licensing program that allows organizations to purchase software and services for their Cisco infrastructure. The 'Advanced Perpetual' aspect means you own the license indefinitely and gain access to advanced features.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, based on the MPN E2C1-CAT38504A-S, is designed for Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switches.
What is the difference between Perpetual and Subscription licensing?
Perpetual licenses grant you ownership of the software rights indefinitely, typically with an option for ongoing support. Subscription licenses require recurring payments to maintain access and usage rights.
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.