Cisco ONE Foundation Lite Perpetual License (No IP Base)
Enhance your network infrastructure with the Cisco ONE Foundation Lite Perpetual License, providing essential management capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst switches.
- License Term: Perpetual access to foundational software features, eliminating recurring subscription costs.
- Platform Coverage: Specifically designed for Cisco Catalyst 3650, 3750, and 3850 series switches.
- Feature Access: Unlocks core network automation and management functionalities for improved operational efficiency.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network software is licensed correctly, avoiding potential regulatory issues.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ONE Foundation Lite Perpetual License provides essential software capabilities for managing Cisco Catalyst 3650, 3750, and 3850 series switches. This license offers perpetual access to foundational network automation and management features, ensuring your network devices operate efficiently and remain compliant.
This licensing solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to maintain and optimize their Cisco network infrastructure. It integrates directly with your existing Cisco hardware, providing a cost-effective way to access critical software functionalities without ongoing subscription fees.
- Perpetual Licensing: Gain permanent access to software features, avoiding future subscription renewals.
- Foundation Lite Features: Enables core network automation, visibility, and management capabilities.
- Catalyst Switch Support: Directly applicable to Cisco Catalyst 3650, 3750, and 3850 series hardware.
- Simplified Management: Streamlines network operations and reduces administrative overhead.
- Cost Efficiency: Provides essential features at a one-time cost, ideal for budget-conscious businesses.
This perpetual license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking essential Cisco network management features without ongoing subscription costs.
What This Enables
Enable Foundational Network Automation
Enable teams to automate routine network tasks and configurations for Cisco Catalyst switches. Streamline device provisioning and policy enforcement across your infrastructure.
on-premises data centers, campus networks, wired network infrastructure, managed IT environments
Enhance Network Visibility and Control
Streamline network monitoring and gain deeper insights into device performance and traffic patterns. Automate the collection of network telemetry for proactive issue detection.
network operations centers, distributed enterprise networks, IT infrastructure management, device monitoring
Ensure Software Compliance and Lifecycle Management
Automate the process of maintaining compliant software versions on Cisco Catalyst switches. Protect against potential operational disruptions due to outdated or unsupported software.
regulated business operations, IT asset management, network security posture, long-term IT planning
Key Features
Perpetual License Term
Provides permanent access to the licensed software features, eliminating ongoing subscription costs and ensuring long-term usability.
Foundation Lite Feature Set
Unlocks core network automation, visibility, and management capabilities essential for efficient network operations.
Support for Catalyst 3650, 3750, 3850 Series
Directly enhances the functionality of specific, widely deployed Cisco switch models within your existing infrastructure.
Simplified Network Management
Reduces administrative burden and improves the ease with which IT teams can manage and maintain their network devices.
Compliance Assurance
Helps organizations maintain proper licensing for their network software, mitigating risks associated with non-compliance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Ensures stable and compliant network operations critical for handling sensitive financial data and meeting strict regulatory requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Supports the reliable operation of network infrastructure essential for patient care systems and data management, adhering to HIPAA compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Provides robust network management capabilities for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, ensuring uptime for production environments.
Education & Research
Enables efficient management of large, complex campus networks supporting academic and research activities, often with budget constraints.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco ONE Foundation Lite Perpetual License?
It is a software license that provides permanent access to foundational network management and automation features for specific Cisco Catalyst switches, including the 3650, 3750, and 3850 series.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically designed for Cisco Catalyst 3650, 3750, and 3850 series switches.
Is this a subscription or a perpetual license?
This is a perpetual license, meaning you purchase it once and own the rights to use the software features indefinitely, without recurring subscription fees.
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.