Cisco ONE ELA Foundation Perpetual License for Nexus 3048S
This Cisco ONE ELA Foundation perpetual license unlocks essential features and ongoing support for your Cisco Nexus 3048S network switch, ensuring operational continuity and compliance.
- Access to Foundational Features: Gain entitlement to core functionalities required for your Nexus 3048S switch operations.
- Perpetual Ownership: Secure a permanent license for the software, avoiding recurring subscription costs for the core platform.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to software licensing regulations and avoid penalties associated with non-compliance.
- Continued Operation: Ensure your network infrastructure remains functional and supported for its intended lifecycle.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ONE ELA Foundation Perpetual License provides a permanent entitlement to the foundational software features for Cisco Nexus 3048S switches. This license ensures your network devices are equipped with the necessary capabilities for core operations and management, backed by Cisco's established platform.
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 with the Cisco Nexus 3048S hardware, providing a stable and compliant software foundation for your data center or campus network.
- Permanent Software Rights: Acquire perpetual rights to the foundational software, offering long-term value.
- Nexus 3048S Compatibility: Specifically designed for the Cisco Nexus 3048S switch model.
- Feature Entitlement: Unlocks essential network operating system features for efficient traffic management.
- Compliance Management: Simplifies software license tracking and ensures regulatory adherence.
- Foundation for Growth: Provides a stable software base upon which additional features or services can be added if needed.
This perpetual license offers a cost-effective and compliant way for SMB and mid-market organizations to manage their Cisco Nexus network infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Foundational Network Operations
Enable teams to deploy and manage core network functions on Cisco Nexus 3048S switches. This ensures essential traffic forwarding and management capabilities are available and properly licensed.
on-premises data centers, campus network cores, network closets, server room deployments
Ensure Software Licensing Compliance
Streamline software license management by securing perpetual rights for your Nexus 3048S switches. This avoids potential audits and penalties associated with unlicensed software.
regulated environments, IT asset management, financial reporting, operational risk mitigation
Provide Stable Network Infrastructure
Automate the provisioning of essential network services by having a licensed foundation for your Nexus 3048S hardware. This supports consistent network performance and reliability.
business continuity planning, IT infrastructure stability, network performance monitoring, long-term hardware investment
Key Features
Perpetual License Entitlement
Acquire permanent rights to the foundational software, eliminating recurring subscription costs and providing long-term value for your network investment.
Cisco Nexus 3048S Specific
Ensures compatibility and optimal performance by providing software specifically designed for the Cisco Nexus 3048S switch model.
Foundation Software Features
Unlocks essential network operating system capabilities required for core switching, routing, and management tasks.
Compliance Assurance
Simplifies IT asset management and ensures your organization adheres to Cisco's software licensing policies, mitigating compliance risks.
Cost Predictability
Provides a one-time purchase for core software rights, allowing for more predictable IT budgeting and capital expenditure planning.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and compliant network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and meet strict regulatory requirements for uptime and security.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on stable network connectivity for critical patient care systems and must adhere to stringent data privacy regulations like HIPAA.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on robust network infrastructure for operational technology (OT) and production systems, demanding consistent performance and minimal downtime.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large networks with diverse user needs and require scalable, reliable infrastructure to support academic and administrative functions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ONE ELA?
Cisco ONE ELA (Enterprise License Agreement) is a flexible licensing program that allows customers to purchase software and services. This specific offering is a perpetual foundation license for Nexus switches.
What does 'Perpetual' mean for this license?
Perpetual means you own the license to use the foundational software indefinitely. It is a one-time purchase, unlike subscription licenses that require ongoing payments.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco Nexus 3048S switch model, as indicated by the product data.
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.