Cisco ONE Enterprise Agreement Foundation Perpetual License for Nexus 3048
Gain perpetual access to foundational software capabilities for your Cisco Nexus 3048 switches, ensuring long-term network stability and compliance.
- Entitlement to: Foundational software features and ongoing access to essential network operating system capabilities for your Nexus 3048.
- Coverage for: Perpetual use of the licensed software, eliminating recurring subscription costs for the core platform features.
- Protection against: Licensing non-compliance and potential service disruptions due to expired software entitlements.
- Value: Predictable IT budgeting with a one-time perpetual license purchase for core network infrastructure software.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ONE Enterprise Agreement Foundation Perpetual License provides a permanent entitlement to the core software features for the Cisco Nexus 3048 platform. It unlocks essential networking capabilities required for the stable and efficient operation of your data center or campus network infrastructure.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license is ideal for businesses that require a stable, long-term software foundation for their critical network hardware without the commitment of ongoing subscriptions for core functionality.
- Perpetual Software Access: Own the license in perpetuity, avoiding future renewal costs for the foundational features.
- Nexus 3048 Compatibility: Specifically designed to enable software features on the Cisco Nexus 3048 switch series.
- Foundation Capabilities: Unlocks core network services and management features essential for network operation.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network infrastructure is properly licensed, meeting regulatory and audit requirements.
- Simplified IT Budgeting: Provides a one-time capital expenditure for software, offering cost predictability.
Secure your network's future with a perpetual license, offering essential Cisco Nexus 3048 capabilities and predictable costs for your business.
What This Enables
Enable Foundational Network Features
Enable teams to deploy and manage core network services on Cisco Nexus 3048 switches with perpetual access to foundational software. Streamline network operations by ensuring all essential features are licensed and available for immediate use.
data center core, network aggregation layer, campus distribution layer
Ensure Long-Term Compliance
Automate compliance by securing perpetual software entitlements for your Cisco Nexus 3048 hardware, meeting audit requirements and avoiding penalties. Protect your organization from operational risks associated with unlicensed or expired software.
regulated environments, long-lifecycle hardware deployments, IT asset management
Optimize IT Capital Expenditure
Streamline IT budgeting by converting recurring operational expenses into a predictable one-time capital expenditure for essential network software. Support long-term infrastructure planning with a stable, perpetual license.
budget-conscious IT departments, multi-year IT roadmaps, infrastructure modernization projects
Key Features
Perpetual Software License
Own the software license indefinitely, eliminating recurring subscription fees and providing long-term cost predictability.
Cisco Nexus 3048 Platform Support
Ensures compatibility and unlocks essential software capabilities specifically for the Cisco Nexus 3048 switch series.
Foundation Software Entitlement
Grants access to core networking features required for stable and efficient operation of your network infrastructure.
Compliance Assurance
Helps maintain regulatory compliance and pass IT audits by providing documented, perpetual software rights.
One-Time Capital Expenditure
Allows for predictable budgeting by treating software acquisition as a capital expense rather than an ongoing operational cost.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and compliant network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and ensure continuous trading operations, making perpetual licensing for core network hardware a strategic choice.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain strict data privacy and operational uptime, necessitating stable, well-documented, and compliant network solutions like perpetual licenses for critical infrastructure.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on long-lifecycle equipment and predictable operational costs, benefiting from perpetual software licenses that ensure stability and avoid unexpected subscription increases for network hardware.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large networks and often operate on fixed budgets, valuing the long-term cost predictability and stability offered by perpetual software licenses for their IT infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco ONE Perpetual License?
A Cisco ONE Perpetual License grants you the right to use the specified software indefinitely. Unlike subscriptions, there are no recurring fees for the license itself, though support and maintenance may be separate.
What does 'Foundation' mean in this context?
Foundation refers to the core set of software features and capabilities included with the license. It provides the essential functionality for the Cisco Nexus 3048 platform.
Does this license include ongoing support or software updates?
This perpetual license primarily covers the right to use the software indefinitely. Separate Cisco Smart Net Total Care or similar support contracts are typically required for ongoing technical support, hardware replacement, and software 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.