Cisco ONE Foundation Lite Perpetual License - Catalyst 2900 Series
Unlock essential network management capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 2900 series switches with a perpetual Cisco ONE Foundation Lite license, ensuring ongoing operational integrity.
- Access to: Essential software features for foundational network control and visibility.
- Coverage for: Perpetual rights to use the licensed software features on designated hardware.
- Protection against: Licensing non-compliance and potential service disruptions due to outdated software.
- Entitlement to: Continued operation and management of your network infrastructure with approved software.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ONE Foundation Lite Perpetual License provides a permanent software entitlement for specific Cisco Catalyst 2900 series switches. This license unlocks foundational network management features, enabling businesses to maintain control, visibility, and operational efficiency within their core network infrastructure.
This licensing model is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who require a stable, long-term software solution for their network hardware. It integrates directly with the Cisco Catalyst 2900 series, ensuring that your network devices operate with the necessary software features for day-to-day business functions.
- Perpetual Software Rights: Gain permanent access to the licensed software features without recurring subscription fees.
- Foundation Lite Features: Unlock essential network visibility, basic configuration management, and operational tools.
- Hardware Specific: Directly applies to Cisco Catalyst 2900 series switches, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain a compliant software posture, avoiding risks associated with unlicensed or outdated software.
- Simplified Management: Streamline the management of your network devices with a clear and straightforward licensing approach.
This perpetual license offers a cost-effective, long-term solution for SMB and mid-market teams needing reliable network management for their Cisco Catalyst infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Foundational Network Management
Enable teams to gain essential visibility and control over their Cisco Catalyst 2900 series network infrastructure. Streamline basic configuration tasks and monitor device health to ensure operational continuity.
on-premises networks, core switching infrastructure, IT operations teams, network device management
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Automate the process of maintaining software license compliance for critical network hardware. Protect your organization from potential audits and service interruptions by securing perpetual rights to use approved software.
regulated environments, IT asset management, risk mitigation strategies, hardware lifecycle management
Support Long-Term Network Stability
Provide a stable and predictable software environment for your Cisco Catalyst 2900 series switches. This perpetual license ensures continued access to necessary features for day-to-day operations without future software renewal concerns.
stable network deployments, long-term IT planning, infrastructure standardization, operational efficiency
Key Features
Perpetual Software License
Provides permanent rights to use the licensed software, eliminating recurring subscription costs and offering long-term cost predictability for your network infrastructure.
Foundation Lite Feature Set
Unlocks essential network management capabilities, including basic visibility, configuration, and operational tools necessary for day-to-day network control.
Cisco Catalyst 2900 Series Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration and optimal performance with your existing Cisco Catalyst 2900 series switches, minimizing deployment complexity.
Compliance Assurance
Helps maintain a compliant software posture, reducing the risk of audits, penalties, and service disruptions associated with unlicensed or outdated software.
Simplified Licensing Model
Offers a straightforward, one-time purchase for software rights, making IT asset management and budgeting more predictable for SMB and mid-market organizations.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly stable and compliant network infrastructure to ensure secure transactions and protect sensitive data, making perpetual licensing for core network devices a strategic choice.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict compliance with regulations like HIPAA, necessitating reliable and properly licensed network equipment to safeguard patient information and ensure system uptime.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments depend on consistent network performance for operational technology (OT) and IT systems; perpetual licenses offer a predictable cost model for essential network infrastructure.
Education & Research
Educational institutions often manage large, long-term IT deployments and seek cost-effective solutions; perpetual licensing for network hardware aligns with budget cycles and provides enduring access to necessary features.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a perpetual license?
A perpetual license grants you the right to use the software indefinitely, without the need for ongoing subscription payments. This is a one-time purchase for the software entitlement.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, Cisco ONE FOUND. LITE PERPETUAL - CAT 2900 48 PORT, is designed for Cisco Catalyst 2900 series switches.
Does this license include software updates or support?
Perpetual licenses typically grant the right to use a specific software version indefinitely. Ongoing support and access to future software updates may require a separate Cisco Smart Net Total Care or similar support contract.
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.