Cisco ONE Enterprise Agreement Foundation A9K 800G SE License
This Cisco ONE Enterprise Agreement Foundation license subscription unlocks essential software capabilities for your Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers, ensuring continued operation and feature access.
- Access to Foundational Software: Gain entitlement to core operating system features and essential services required for your Cisco ASR 9000 Series platform.
- Subscription Term: Benefit from a defined license term, providing predictable access to software features and updates throughout the agreement period.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain a compliant software posture by adhering to Cisco's licensing model, avoiding operational disruptions due to licensing lapses.
- Feature Enablement: Unlock the necessary software components to operate and manage your network infrastructure effectively, supporting business-critical applications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ONE Enterprise Agreement Foundation license provides a subscription-based software entitlement for Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers. This license grants access to foundational software features and services necessary for the platform's core operation and management, ensuring your network infrastructure remains functional and compliant.
This licensing is designed for businesses that own and operate their IT infrastructure, including IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies. It fits into environments where Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers are deployed as core network components, supporting critical business operations and data traffic.
- Core Software Access: Enables essential operating system functions and management capabilities for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series.
- Subscription Model: Provides predictable costs and access to software features over a defined term.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
- Compliance and Support: Helps maintain licensing compliance and access to necessary software updates.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your network hardware can operate with the required software features.
This Cisco ONE Foundation license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to ensure their Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers are properly licensed and operational.
What This Enables
Enable Foundational Router Capabilities
Enable teams to access and utilize the core operating system features and essential services required for Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers. Streamline network operations by ensuring all necessary software components are properly licensed and available.
core network infrastructure, enterprise routing, network device management, subscription software licensing
Maintain Software Compliance
Streamline the process of maintaining software license compliance for critical network hardware. Automate the tracking and renewal of software entitlements to avoid potential operational disruptions or audit issues.
IT asset management, network operations, regulatory compliance, software lifecycle management
Ensure Network Operational Continuity
Enable teams to ensure the continued operation of their Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers with the necessary software features. Protect against service interruptions by securing access to licensed software functionalities.
business continuity planning, network uptime, critical infrastructure support, IT service delivery
Key Features
Cisco ONE Foundation Software
Provides entitlement to the core software features and services required for Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers, ensuring basic functionality.
Subscription Licensing Model
Offers predictable costs and access to software over a defined term, simplifying budget management and ensuring continuous feature availability.
Platform Specific Entitlement
Guarantees compatibility and optimal performance by tailoring the software license to the Cisco ASR 9000 Series hardware.
Compliance Assurance
Helps organizations maintain a compliant software posture, mitigating risks associated with licensing audits and potential service disruptions.
Feature Access
Unlocks the necessary software components for effective operation and management of the network infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and compliant network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and ensure continuous service availability, making proper licensing for core routing platforms critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on secure and always-on networks to manage patient data and critical medical systems, necessitating licensed and supported core network hardware.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on stable network connectivity for automation and real-time data processing, where licensed and functional routing platforms are essential for operational efficiency.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies must adhere to strict compliance and security standards, requiring properly licensed and supported IT infrastructure to ensure data integrity and service continuity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ONE Enterprise Agreement Foundation?
It is a subscription-based software license that provides foundational features and services for Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers. It ensures your devices are properly licensed for core operation.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, E2C1-ASR9K8SEF, is for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers.
What is the benefit of a subscription model?
A subscription model offers predictable costs over a set term, ensuring continuous access to licensed software features and simplifying budget planning for your IT infrastructure.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.