Cisco PI 3.x LF, AS & APIC-EM Platform Licensing
This Cisco subscription license unlocks advanced network management capabilities for your organization's Cisco infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and compliance.
- License Term: Annual subscription provides continuous access to software updates and support.
- Feature Access: Unlocks full functionality of Cisco Prime Infrastructure 3.x for network monitoring and automation.
- Compliance: Ensures your network management tools meet current vendor requirements and operational standards.
- Continued Operation: Guarantees access to critical software features and vendor support for uninterrupted network services.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco subscription license for Prime Infrastructure (PI) version 3.x, including Assurance (AS) and Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Modules (APIC-EM). It provides access to advanced network management, monitoring, and troubleshooting features for Cisco environments.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to gain deeper visibility and control over their Cisco network infrastructure, supporting daily operations and strategic planning.
- Network Visibility: Gain end-to-end visibility into wired and wireless network performance.
- Configuration Management: Automate device configuration and compliance checks.
- Troubleshooting Tools: Accelerate issue resolution with advanced diagnostic capabilities.
- Security Monitoring: Enhance network security posture through integrated monitoring.
- Scalability: Supports growing network environments with flexible licensing.
This Cisco license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to optimize their network operations without the overhead of enterprise-scale management tools.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Monitoring
Enable teams to gain deep insights into network performance, identify bottlenecks, and proactively address potential issues before they impact users. Streamline the process of monitoring critical network health indicators across the entire infrastructure.
on-premises data centers, distributed branch offices, hybrid cloud environments, managed Wi-Fi deployments
Automate Device Configuration and Compliance
Automate the deployment and management of network device configurations, ensuring consistency and adherence to security policies. Streamline compliance audits by maintaining an accurate record of device configurations and changes.
multi-site retail operations, regulated financial services, educational institutions with standardized labs, corporate networks with remote sites
Accelerate Network Troubleshooting
Enable IT professionals to quickly diagnose and resolve network problems using integrated tools and historical data. Streamline the support process by providing a single pane of glass for network health and event correlation.
businesses with critical uptime requirements, organizations experiencing frequent network disruptions, IT teams supporting remote workers, environments with complex interdependencies
Key Features
Cisco Prime Infrastructure 3.x
Provides a unified platform for managing Cisco networks, simplifying operations and reducing complexity.
Assurance (AS) Module
Delivers end-to-end network visibility and performance analytics, enabling proactive issue detection and resolution.
APIC-EM Module
Enables application-aware networking and policy enforcement, optimizing application performance and user experience.
Subscription Licensing
Offers flexible access to the latest software features and updates, ensuring your network management tools remain current and compliant.
Centralized Management
Consolidates network management tasks into a single interface, improving IT efficiency and reducing operational overhead.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high availability and robust security for their networks to protect sensitive data and ensure continuous service delivery, making advanced network management critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers rely on secure and stable network connectivity for patient care systems, medical devices, and electronic health records, necessitating reliable network management and compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve complex, interconnected systems and critical operational technology (OT) that demand consistent network performance and security for production continuity.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse networks supporting students, faculty, and research, requiring efficient tools for performance monitoring, security, and resource allocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Prime Infrastructure?
Cisco Prime Infrastructure is a network management solution that provides comprehensive monitoring, troubleshooting, and configuration management for Cisco networks. It helps IT teams maintain network performance, security, and availability.
What does the 'LF, AS & APIC-EM' designation mean?
This refers to the specific components included in the license: LF likely indicates a base license or feature set, AS stands for Assurance, and APIC-EM is the Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Modules. Together, they offer advanced network visibility and application management capabilities.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay an ongoing fee (typically annual) to use the software and receive updates and support. This model ensures you always have access to the latest features and security patches.
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.