Cisco ONE ELA FND Perpetual MDS 9100 Support
Maintain optimal performance and security for your Cisco MDS 9100 platform with perpetual foundational support, ensuring access to essential software updates and technical assistance.
- 24x7 Technical Support: Access expert assistance for troubleshooting and issue resolution, minimizing downtime.
- Software Updates & Bug Fixes: Receive critical patches and feature enhancements to keep your network secure and efficient.
- Hardware Replacement: Benefit from timely replacement of faulty hardware components to maintain operational continuity.
- Peace of Mind: Ensure your network infrastructure is consistently supported and compliant with vendor standards.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides perpetual foundational support for Cisco MDS 9100 Series hardware, including access to software updates, bug fixes, and 24x7 technical assistance.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this support to ensure the reliability, security, and ongoing functionality of their core storage networking infrastructure.
- Perpetual Licensing: Acquire a permanent license for foundational support, avoiding recurring subscription costs.
- Cisco Technical Expertise: Gain direct access to Cisco's world-class support engineers for rapid issue resolution.
- Software Maintenance: Stay current with the latest software releases, security patches, and bug fixes.
- Hardware Support: Ensure timely replacement of defective hardware components to minimize operational disruption.
- Network Stability: Proactively maintain the health and performance of your storage area network (SAN).
This perpetual support license is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams seeking reliable, long-term support for their Cisco MDS 9100 storage infrastructure.
What This Enables
Access to Software Updates and Bug Fixes
Enable teams to maintain the latest security patches and performance enhancements for their Cisco MDS 9100 platform. Streamline network operations by ensuring compatibility and stability with ongoing software maintenance.
on-premises data centers, storage area networks, core network infrastructure, business continuity planning
24x7 Technical Support for Issue Resolution
Provide IT professionals with immediate access to Cisco experts for rapid troubleshooting of critical storage network issues. Protect against prolonged downtime by ensuring timely and effective problem resolution.
mission-critical applications, high-availability environments, IT operations management, network performance monitoring
Hardware Replacement for Operational Continuity
Ensure business continuity by guaranteeing timely replacement of faulty MDS 9100 hardware components. Protect against unexpected hardware failures that could disrupt essential business operations.
production environments, data replication services, enterprise storage deployments, disaster recovery sites
Key Features
Perpetual License Term
Eliminates recurring subscription costs, providing predictable long-term IT budgeting for your storage infrastructure.
Cisco Foundational Support
Grants access to essential software updates, bug fixes, and 24x7 technical assistance from Cisco experts.
MDS 9100 Series Compatibility
Specifically designed to support Cisco's MDS 9100 Series storage networking hardware.
Hardware Entitlement
Includes coverage for hardware replacement, ensuring minimal disruption from component failures.
Compliance and Security
Helps maintain network security and regulatory compliance through access to the latest patches and support.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Ensures high availability and data integrity for critical financial transactions and sensitive customer data, often subject to strict regulatory compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Maintains continuous access to patient records and diagnostic data, crucial for patient care and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Supports the reliable operation of production systems and supply chain management, where downtime can lead to significant financial losses.
Retail & Hospitality
Ensures the stability of point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer data, critical for daily operations and customer experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ONE ELA FND PERPETUAL MDS 9100 SUPPORT?
This is a perpetual license for foundational support for Cisco MDS 9100 Series hardware. It includes access to software updates, bug fixes, and 24x7 technical assistance from Cisco.
What does 'perpetual' mean in this context?
Perpetual means you own the license for the duration of the hardware's supported life, without recurring subscription fees for the foundational support itself.
What is the difference between foundational and advanced support?
Foundational support typically covers software updates, bug fixes, and basic technical assistance. Advanced support often includes faster response times, dedicated account managers, and more proactive services.
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.