Cisco ONE Foundation Perpetual Suite
The Cisco ONE Foundation Perpetual Suite license provides essential security and network management capabilities, ensuring your Cisco infrastructure operates efficiently and compliantly.
- Access to: Advanced security features including AES IPsec VPN and firewall capabilities to protect your network perimeter.
- Coverage for: Application Visibility and Control (AVC) to monitor and manage network traffic for better performance.
- Protection against: Unauthorized access and data breaches through robust encryption and security protocols.
- Entitlement to: Cisco Prime for enhanced network management and operational visibility.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ONE Foundation Perpetual Suite is a software license that unlocks advanced security and network management features for your Cisco networking devices. This perpetual license provides ongoing access to critical functionalities such as AES IPsec VPN, firewall services, Application Visibility and Control (AVC), and Cisco Prime network management tools, ensuring your network is secure, visible, and manageable.
This licensing suite is designed for businesses that own and operate their IT infrastructure, including IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations. It integrates with your existing Cisco hardware, providing a foundational layer of security and operational intelligence to support your business-critical applications and data.
- Enhanced Security: Enables robust firewall and AES IPsec VPN capabilities to secure data in transit and at rest.
- Network Visibility: Provides Application Visibility and Control (AVC) for deep insight into network traffic patterns.
- Simplified Management: Includes Cisco Prime for centralized monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting of network devices.
- Perpetual Access: Offers a one-time purchase for continuous access to licensed features without recurring subscription fees.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements for data security and network integrity.
Secure and manage your network infrastructure effectively with the Cisco ONE Foundation Perpetual Suite, offering essential enterprise-grade features without the enterprise overhead for your business.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Security
Enable teams to secure sensitive data in transit and at rest through robust AES IPsec VPN and firewall functionalities. This enhances the overall security posture against external threats and unauthorized access.
on-premises network infrastructure, multi-site operations, remote workforce support, data center environments
Gain Deep Traffic Visibility
Streamline network performance monitoring by gaining granular insight into application traffic with Application Visibility and Control (AVC). This allows for better resource allocation and identification of performance bottlenecks.
business-critical application delivery, network performance optimization, traffic shaping and policy enforcement, cloud-connected operations
Simplify Network Management
Automate routine network management tasks and centralize control with Cisco Prime. This reduces the burden on IT staff, improves operational efficiency, and ensures consistent network configurations.
distributed network environments, IT teams with limited resources, proactive network monitoring, device lifecycle management
Key Features
AES IPsec VPN
Securely connect remote offices and users to the corporate network, protecting sensitive data in transit.
Firewall Services
Establish a strong perimeter defense to prevent unauthorized access and protect against network-based threats.
Application Visibility and Control (AVC)
Identify and manage application traffic to prioritize critical business applications and optimize network performance.
Cisco Prime
Centralize network monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting for improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime.
Perpetual License
Own the license indefinitely, avoiding recurring subscription costs and ensuring long-term access to features.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security measures and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making advanced VPN, firewall, and traffic control essential for protecting sensitive financial data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting patient data under HIPAA requires robust encryption and secure network access, which this suite provides through its VPN and firewall capabilities.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Securing operational technology (OT) networks and ensuring reliable connectivity for production systems is critical, benefiting from the visibility and security features offered.
Legal & Professional Services
Maintaining client confidentiality and data integrity is paramount, necessitating secure communication channels and protection against data breaches provided by this licensing suite.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a perpetual license?
A perpetual license means you purchase the right to use the software indefinitely. Unlike subscription licenses, there are no recurring fees for continued use of the features included at the time of purchase.
What hardware is this license compatible with?
This license is designed for specific Cisco networking platforms. Compatibility details are typically found in the Cisco product documentation for the relevant hardware series.
Does this license include software updates?
Perpetual licenses typically grant access to the software version purchased. Ongoing software updates and access to new features may require a separate support contract, such as Cisco Smart Net Total Care.
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.