Cisco ONE ELA Foundation Perpetual - Catalyst 3850 48-Port Support
Maintain optimal performance and compliance for your Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-port switches with Cisco ONE ELA Foundation Perpetual support, providing ongoing access to software updates and technical assistance.
- Ongoing Software Access: Entitlement to software updates and feature enhancements for your Catalyst 3850 switches.
- Technical Support: Coverage for technical issues, ensuring prompt resolution and minimizing network downtime.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to regulatory requirements through up-to-date software and support.
- Operational Continuity: Protection against unforeseen issues, guaranteeing the continued operation of critical network infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ONE ELA Foundation Perpetual license provides ongoing support and access to software updates for Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-port switches. It ensures your network infrastructure remains current, secure, and fully functional, offering peace of mind and predictable operational costs.
Designed for businesses that rely on their network for daily operations, this licensing model is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies. It integrates directly with your existing Cisco Catalyst 3850 hardware, providing a foundational layer of software support and feature entitlement.
- Perpetual Software Rights: Own the rights to the software version covered by the license in perpetuity.
- Foundation Functionality: Unlocks core switching and network management features for Catalyst 3850.
- Continuous Updates: Access to software updates, bug fixes, and security patches.
- Technical Assistance: Entitlement to Cisco's technical support for issue resolution.
- Predictable Costs: Subscription billing model for easier budget management.
Ensure your network's reliability and access essential features with this Cisco ONE ELA Foundation Perpetual license, tailored for businesses seeking enterprise-grade support without the overhead.
What This Enables
Continuous Software Access and Updates
Enable teams to stay current with the latest software features and security patches for their Cisco Catalyst 3850 switches. Streamline network management by ensuring all devices operate on supported and optimized software versions.
on-premises data centers, campus networks, branch office deployments, network infrastructure management
Technical Support for Network Issues
Provide IT professionals with access to expert technical assistance for troubleshooting and resolving network connectivity or performance issues. Protect against unexpected downtime by ensuring rapid support when critical problems arise.
business-critical operations, high-availability environments, IT support teams, network operations centers
Ensuring Regulatory Compliance
Assure compliance with industry regulations and internal security policies by maintaining up-to-date software on network hardware. Mitigate risks associated with using unsupported or outdated software versions that may have known vulnerabilities.
regulated industries, security-conscious organizations, compliance audits, IT governance
Key Features
Perpetual Software License
Own the rights to the software version indefinitely, providing long-term value and avoiding recurring software purchase costs.
Cisco ONE Foundation Functionality
Unlock essential switching, routing, and network management capabilities required for core business operations.
Software Update Entitlement
Receive access to new features, performance enhancements, and critical security patches to keep your network optimized and secure.
Technical Support Access
Gain entitlement to Cisco's expert support for timely issue resolution, minimizing network downtime and operational impact.
Subscription Billing
Manage IT budgets more effectively with predictable, recurring subscription payments for ongoing support and software access.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and ensure continuous trading operations, making ongoing support and software updates critical for compliance and performance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain strict data privacy (HIPAA) and ensure uninterrupted access to patient records and critical systems, necessitating robust and consistently supported network hardware.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, where downtime can lead to significant production losses and safety risks.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, complex networks serving students and staff, requiring reliable performance and security updates to protect against evolving cyber threats and ensure consistent access to learning resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ONE ELA Foundation Perpetual licensing?
Cisco ONE ELA Foundation Perpetual licensing provides you with the rights to use a specific software version indefinitely. The 'Foundation' tier includes core networking capabilities, and 'Perpetual' means you own the license rights forever. This specific offering is for Catalyst 3850 48-port switches.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license specifically applies to Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-port switches. The MPN E2C1-CAT38502F-S indicates the coverage for this particular hardware model and port count.
What is the difference between Perpetual and Subscription licensing?
Perpetual licensing means you own the software license rights forever. Subscription licensing typically includes software access and support for a defined term. This product combines perpetual software rights with subscription billing for the ongoing support and updates.
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.