Cisco Platform License - 500 Virtual CPU - 1 Year Subscription
This Cisco platform license provides 500 virtual CPU entitlements for one year, ensuring your business has the capacity and features needed for critical operations.
- License Term: One (1) year subscription providing continuous access to licensed features and support.
- Capacity Entitlement: Grants usage rights for up to 500 virtual CPUs on Cisco platforms, enabling scalable operations.
- Feature Access: Unlocks specific software capabilities and advanced functionalities required for your IT environment.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures adherence to Cisco's licensing policies, avoiding potential operational disruptions or penalties.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco platform software license subscription that provides entitlements for 500 virtual CPUs over a one-year term. It is designed to unlock specific features and ensure compliance for Cisco software deployments.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to manage their Cisco infrastructure, ensuring they have the necessary capacity and legal rights to operate their software effectively within their own network environments.
- Scalable Capacity: Provides entitlements for 500 virtual CPUs, allowing for growth and dynamic resource allocation.
- Feature Unlock: Grants access to advanced software features and functionalities necessary for modern IT operations.
- Subscription Model: Offers a predictable, one-year billing cycle for easier budget management.
- Compliance Ready: Ensures your organization meets Cisco's licensing requirements, mitigating risk.
- Platform Agnostic: Applicable to various Cisco platforms requiring virtual CPU licensing for software operation.
This Cisco license is the ideal solution for businesses needing to ensure compliance and access essential software capabilities without the overhead of traditional enterprise licensing models.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Software Functionality
Enable teams to unlock and utilize advanced features within their Cisco software environment. This ensures that critical business processes can be supported with the full capabilities of the platform.
virtualized environments, software-defined infrastructure, centralized management platforms, network function virtualization
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Streamline the process of maintaining compliance with Cisco's software licensing agreements. This prevents potential audits, fines, and service interruptions due to licensing discrepancies.
regulated industries, multi-site deployments, hybrid cloud environments, IT asset management
Scale Operations with Virtual CPUs
Automate the allocation of virtual CPU resources to meet fluctuating demand within the licensed capacity. This supports business growth and ensures performance for critical applications.
dynamic workloads, resource-intensive applications, performance-sensitive operations, business continuity planning
Key Features
500 Virtual CPU Entitlement
Provides the necessary capacity to run your Cisco software effectively, supporting a significant number of virtualized instances and workloads.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers a defined period of access and support, simplifying budget forecasting and ensuring continuous operation.
Access to Cisco Software Features
Unlocks specific functionalities and advanced capabilities required for optimal performance and utilization of your Cisco platform.
Compliance Assurance
Guarantees that your organization is operating within Cisco's licensing terms, mitigating risks associated with non-compliance.
Platform Licensing
This license is specifically designed for Cisco platforms, ensuring compatibility and proper authorization for their software.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, compliant, and scalable IT infrastructure to handle sensitive data and high transaction volumes, making authorized Cisco platform usage critical for operations and regulatory adherence.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations rely on secure and available IT systems for patient care and data management, necessitating licensed software to ensure system integrity, compliance with HIPAA, and uninterrupted service delivery.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize IT for operational efficiency, supply chain management, and automation, requiring licensed Cisco platforms to ensure reliable performance and integration of critical industrial control systems.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large networks and diverse user bases, needing licensed software to support research, administration, and student services while maintaining data security and operational continuity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a virtual CPU entitlement mean?
A virtual CPU (vCPU) entitlement represents the licensed capacity for processing power allocated to virtual machines running on your Cisco platform. This license grants you the right to utilize up to 500 vCPUs.
What happens when the 1-year subscription expires?
Upon expiration, your access to the licensed features and support may cease unless the subscription is renewed. It is recommended to plan for renewal in advance to ensure uninterrupted service.
Can this license be used for any Cisco product?
This license is for a specific Cisco platform requiring virtual CPU licensing. Compatibility should be verified against the specific Cisco product or solution you intend to deploy it on.
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.