Cisco ONE ELA Foundation Perpetual - CAT
This Cisco ONE ELA Foundation Perpetual license provides ongoing access to essential software features and support for your Cisco Catalyst network devices.
- Access to Essential Features: Unlock core functionalities and advanced capabilities within your Cisco network environment.
- Continued Operation: Ensure your network infrastructure remains operational and supported with perpetual licensing.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain licensing compliance with Cisco's established entitlement programs.
- Predictable IT Spend: Benefit from a perpetual license model that avoids recurring subscription costs for core software.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ONE ELA FOUNDATION PERPETUAL - CAT is a perpetual software license that grants enduring access to foundational software features and capabilities for Cisco Catalyst switching platforms. This license ensures your network devices are equipped with the necessary software to operate efficiently and securely.
This licensing solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market businesses who manage their own network infrastructure. It integrates directly into your existing Cisco hardware, providing a stable and compliant software foundation for your core networking needs.
- Perpetual Entitlement: Gain permanent rights to the software features included in the Foundation edition.
- Catalyst Platform Support: Specifically designed for Cisco Catalyst 2900 series switches, ensuring compatibility.
- Foundation Feature Set: Access a core set of networking features critical for business operations.
- Compliance and Stability: Maintain a compliant software posture and ensure the stability of your network.
- Simplified IT Management: Reduces the complexity of managing software licenses for core network devices.
This perpetual license offers a cost-effective and stable software solution for businesses needing reliable Cisco network functionality without ongoing subscription fees.
What This Enables
Access to Foundational Network Features
Enable teams to utilize core networking functionalities required for daily business operations. This ensures that essential services like traffic management and basic security features are consistently available.
on-premises data centers, campus networks, branch office deployments, core network infrastructure
Maintain Software Compliance
Organizations deploying Cisco hardware can ensure they are fully compliant with Cisco's licensing agreements. This avoids potential audits, penalties, and disruptions caused by licensing discrepancies.
regulated industries, IT asset management, network lifecycle management, corporate IT governance
Long-Term Network Stability
Businesses migrating to or standardizing on Cisco Catalyst switches benefit from a perpetual license that guarantees long-term access to software. This provides a stable foundation for network planning and investment.
network standardization initiatives, infrastructure refresh cycles, multi-year IT roadmaps, stable operational environments
Key Features
Perpetual Software License
Gain permanent rights to use the included software features, eliminating recurring subscription costs and ensuring long-term access.
Cisco ONE Foundation Edition
Access a curated set of essential software features designed to support core networking functions and operational stability.
Cisco Catalyst 2900 Series Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration and optimal performance with specific Cisco Catalyst switching hardware.
Licensing Compliance
Maintain adherence to Cisco's licensing policies, mitigating risks of audits and ensuring a legitimate software posture.
Simplified Asset Management
Streamlines the management of software entitlements for network devices, reducing administrative overhead.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly stable and compliant network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and ensure uninterrupted service availability, making perpetual licenses for core network devices a strategic choice.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments depend on reliable network connectivity for operational technology. Perpetual licenses offer a predictable cost model and ensure access to essential features for critical manufacturing processes.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict compliance and data security. Perpetual licensing for network infrastructure helps ensure a stable and compliant environment for patient data management systems.
Education & Research
Educational institutions often manage large networks with budget constraints. Perpetual licenses provide a cost-effective way to equip network infrastructure with necessary features for extended periods.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco ONE ELA Foundation Perpetual license?
It is a perpetual software license from Cisco that grants ongoing access to a foundational set of software features for specific Cisco Catalyst hardware, such as the 2900 series switches.
What is the difference between perpetual and subscription licensing?
Perpetual licenses grant permanent usage rights to the software, while subscription licenses require recurring payments for continued access and support.
Does this license include ongoing software updates and support?
Perpetual licenses typically cover the features available at the time of purchase. Ongoing support and updates are usually managed through separate Cisco Smart Net Total Care contracts, which are recommended for continued operational assurance.
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.