Cisco ONE ELA Foundation ASR 9000 800G SE Support
This Cisco ONE ELA Foundation subscription provides essential support and software entitlements for your Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers, ensuring continuous operation and access to advanced features for your business network.
- Coverage for Hardware & Software: Access to Cisco's technical support and software updates for your ASR 9000 platform.
- Entitlement to Advanced Features: Unlock specific software capabilities and services included in the Cisco ONE Foundation bundle.
- Subscription Term: Provides continuous access to support and software benefits for the duration of the subscription term.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain a compliant software posture and access to the latest security patches and fixes.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ONE ELA Foundation subscription, specifically for the ASR 9000 Series routers with 800G SE capabilities, grants access to essential software features and ongoing technical support. It ensures your network infrastructure remains operational, secure, and up-to-date with the latest software releases and security patches.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations, this licensing model integrates directly into your existing Cisco network hardware. It provides a predictable cost structure for software access and support, crucial for maintaining business continuity and network performance.
- Software Feature Access: Unlocks specific functionalities and services bundled within the Cisco ONE Foundation licensing.
- Technical Support: Provides access to Cisco's expert technical assistance for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Software Updates & Upgrades: Entitles users to receive the latest software releases, patches, and bug fixes.
- Hardware Support: Covers the underlying hardware components of the ASR 9000 Series routers.
- Subscription Billing: Offers a predictable, recurring billing model for software and support services.
This Cisco ONE ELA Foundation subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams seeking predictable costs and continuous access to essential network features and support.
What This Enables
Continuous Network Operation and Support
Access to Cisco's technical support ensures rapid resolution of network issues, minimizing downtime. Coverage for software defects and hardware malfunctions guarantees uninterrupted service delivery for critical business operations.
on-premises data centers, core network infrastructure, enterprise edge deployments, service provider edge
Software Feature Enablement and Updates
Entitlement to software updates and upgrades provides access to the latest features, performance enhancements, and security patches. This ensures your network infrastructure remains current and capable of supporting evolving business demands.
network modernization initiatives, capacity expansion projects, technology refresh cycles, advanced service delivery
Compliance and Security Posture
Protection against security vulnerabilities through timely software patches and security advisories. Maintaining a compliant software version is crucial for meeting regulatory requirements and safeguarding sensitive business data.
regulated industry environments, data privacy compliance, security-conscious organizations, risk mitigation strategies
Key Features
Cisco ONE Foundation Software
Unlocks specific software capabilities and services essential for advanced routing and network services on the ASR 9000 platform.
Technical Support
Provides access to Cisco's expert engineers for troubleshooting, issue resolution, and guidance, ensuring rapid problem-solving.
Software Updates and Upgrades
Ensures your network runs on the latest, most secure, and feature-rich software versions, preventing obsolescence.
Hardware Support
Covers the physical components of the ASR 9000 Series routers, offering peace of mind against hardware failures.
Subscription Licensing
Offers a predictable, recurring cost model for software and support, simplifying financial management and budgeting.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and ensure continuous trading operations, making robust support and up-to-date software critical.
Telecommunications & Networking
Service providers rely on the ASR 9000 platform for core routing functions and demand high availability, immediate support, and access to the latest features to deliver services.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial networks often require stable and secure connectivity for operational technology (OT) systems, necessitating reliable hardware support and software maintenance to prevent disruptions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict compliance and data security, requiring network infrastructure that is consistently supported, updated, and protected against vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ONE ELA Foundation?
Cisco ONE ELA Foundation is a licensing model that bundles software features and support for specific Cisco hardware platforms. It provides a subscription-based approach to accessing essential network capabilities and ongoing technical assistance.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, E2C1-ASR9K8SEF-S, applies to Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers, particularly those equipped with 800G SE capabilities.
What is the benefit of a subscription model for software?
A subscription model ensures continuous access to the latest software features, security updates, and technical support without large upfront capital expenditures. It provides predictable operational costs and helps maintain a current and secure network environment.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.