Cisco Prime Infrastructure 2.0 Upgrade License
Upgrade your Cisco network management to Prime Infrastructure 2.0, unlocking advanced monitoring and automation for your business infrastructure.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to Prime Infrastructure 2.0 features.
- Billing Model: Annual subscription ensures continuous access to software updates and support.
- Platform Applicability: Enables upgrade from Cisco NCS 1.0 to the enhanced Prime Infrastructure 2.0 platform.
- Key Value: Maintain compliance, access critical network management features, and ensure operational continuity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco Prime Infrastructure 2.0 upgrade license, transitioning your network management from NCS 1.0 to a more advanced platform. It provides subscription-based access to enhanced network monitoring, configuration management, and troubleshooting capabilities, ensuring your network operates efficiently and securely.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for managing Cisco network devices. It integrates into existing network stacks, providing a centralized console for managing the health, performance, and security of the entire network infrastructure.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network performance and device health.
- Automated Configuration Management: Streamline device configuration and compliance checks.
- Proactive Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve network issues before they impact users.
- Scalable Management: Supports growing network environments with advanced features.
- Subscription Access: Ensures you always have the latest software updates and support.
This Cisco Prime Infrastructure 2.0 upgrade license provides essential network management capabilities for SMB and mid-market teams seeking greater control and efficiency.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Monitoring
Enable teams to gain comprehensive visibility into network performance, device status, and traffic patterns. Streamline the identification of bottlenecks and potential issues before they affect business operations.
organizations with complex network topologies, businesses requiring real-time performance metrics, teams managing distributed network sites
Automate Device Configuration and Compliance
Streamline the deployment and management of network device configurations across your infrastructure. Automate compliance checks against defined policies to reduce manual errors and ensure security posture.
businesses with strict security and compliance mandates, companies undergoing network refreshes, IT departments managing a large number of network devices
Improve Network Troubleshooting Efficiency
Automate the process of diagnosing and resolving network problems with advanced tools and diagnostics. Enable IT professionals to quickly pinpoint root causes and implement solutions, minimizing downtime.
organizations prioritizing network uptime, teams facing frequent network performance issues, businesses with limited IT support staff
Key Features
Centralized Network Management Console
Provides a single pane of glass for monitoring and managing all Cisco network devices, simplifying operations.
Performance Monitoring and Analytics
Offers deep insights into network health and traffic patterns, enabling proactive optimization and issue resolution.
Configuration Management and Automation
Reduces manual effort and errors in device configuration, ensuring consistency and compliance across the network.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Tools
Equips IT teams with powerful tools to quickly identify and resolve network problems, minimizing downtime.
Subscription Licensing
Ensures access to the latest software updates, security patches, and ongoing vendor support for continuous improvement.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure networks with strict compliance requirements, making advanced network management tools like Prime Infrastructure essential for maintaining operational integrity and regulatory adherence.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on constant network availability for critical patient care systems and must adhere to stringent data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating robust network monitoring and management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on complex networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, demanding precise control and visibility to ensure production uptime and system efficiency.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, dynamic networks serving students and staff, requiring efficient tools to monitor performance, manage user access, and ensure the security of sensitive research data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Cisco NCS 1.0 and Prime Infrastructure 2.0?
Prime Infrastructure 2.0 offers a more advanced and feature-rich platform for network management compared to NCS 1.0. It includes enhanced capabilities for automation, visibility, and troubleshooting.
What does a subscription license entail?
A subscription license provides access to the software for a defined term, typically including software updates, new features, and technical support during that period. It shifts costs from a capital expense to an operational expense.
Can this license be used for new deployments?
This specific item is an upgrade license from NCS 1.0 to Prime Infrastructure 2.0. For new deployments, different licensing options may be available.
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.