Cisco ONE ELA Foundation Perpetual - Catalyst 2
Gain perpetual access to foundational Cisco Catalyst 2 switch software features and ongoing support with this Cisco ONE Enterprise License Agreement.
- Entitlement to: Foundational software features for Cisco Catalyst 2 series switches, ensuring core network functionality.
- Coverage for: Perpetual software license rights, providing long-term access without recurring subscription fees for the core license.
- Protection against: Licensing non-compliance and potential service disruptions by securing official Cisco entitlements.
- Access to: Essential network management and operational capabilities required for stable business IT infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ONE Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) Foundation Perpetual license provides permanent rights to foundational software features for Cisco Catalyst 2 series switches. It ensures your network infrastructure has access to the core capabilities needed for reliable operation and management.
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 Cisco Catalyst 2 hardware, providing a compliant and feature-rich environment without the overhead of managing complex subscription renewals for the core software.
- Perpetual Rights: Own the license indefinitely, eliminating future software subscription costs for the foundational features.
- Catalyst 2 Focus: Specifically designed for Cisco Catalyst 2 series network switches.
- Foundation Features: Unlocks essential software capabilities for network operation and management.
- Compliance Assurance: Guarantees adherence to Cisco licensing policies, avoiding potential penalties.
- Simplified Management: Integrates directly with your hardware for straightforward IT asset management.
Secure your network's future with perpetual access to essential Cisco Catalyst 2 features, offering a cost-effective and compliant solution for growing businesses.
What This Enables
Enable Foundational Network Capabilities
Enable teams to deploy and manage Cisco Catalyst 2 switches with core networking functionalities. Streamline network operations by ensuring access to essential features required for business connectivity.
On-premises network infrastructure, business-critical operations, IT asset management, stable network deployments
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Automate compliance with Cisco's licensing requirements for Catalyst 2 hardware. Protect your organization from potential audits and penalties by securing perpetual software entitlements.
IT governance, risk management, regulated business environments, long-term IT planning
Long-Term Cost Predictability
Streamline IT budgeting by acquiring perpetual software rights, eliminating recurring subscription costs for foundational features. Provide IT teams with stable access to necessary network tools.
Budget-conscious IT departments, multi-year strategic planning, capital expenditure models, stable operational environments
Key Features
Perpetual License Term
Own the software license indefinitely, avoiding recurring subscription costs for foundational features and providing long-term financial predictability.
Cisco ONE Foundation Edition
Access essential software capabilities for Cisco Catalyst 2 switches, ensuring core network functionality and management without needing higher-tier feature sets.
Catalyst 2 Series Compatibility
Directly applicable to your existing or planned Cisco Catalyst 2 network hardware, ensuring seamless integration and immediate operational value.
Compliance Assurance
Maintain adherence to Cisco licensing standards, mitigating risks associated with software audits and ensuring legitimate use of network features.
Simplified IT Asset Management
Easily track and manage software entitlements as a perpetual asset, reducing the complexity associated with subscription-based licensing models.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly stable and compliant network infrastructure to protect sensitive data and ensure continuous service availability, making perpetual licensing for core network functions a strategic advantage.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments depend on reliable network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, where long-term hardware and software investments with predictable costs are essential for maintaining production uptime.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure and compliant network operations, which perpetual licenses help ensure by locking in essential features and avoiding licensing gaps.
Education & Research
Educational institutions often manage large networks with budget constraints, benefiting from perpetual licenses that offer long-term value and predictable IT spending for core networking infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco ONE ELA Foundation Perpetual license?
It is a software license that grants permanent rights to foundational features for Cisco Catalyst 2 series switches under the Cisco ONE program. This means you own the license indefinitely without recurring subscription fees for these core capabilities.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically designed for Cisco Catalyst 2 series network switches. It unlocks software features intended for use on this particular hardware platform.
Does this license include ongoing software updates or technical support?
The perpetual license covers the right to use the foundational software features indefinitely. Separate support and maintenance contracts are typically required for ongoing software updates, bug fixes, and technical assistance from Cisco.
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.