Cisco Prime Infrastructure 2.X Upgrade License
This Cisco license enables your upgrade from Prime Infrastructure 1.X to version 2.X, ensuring continued network visibility and management capabilities for your business operations.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to Cisco Prime Infrastructure 2.X features.
- Billing Model: Annual subscription ensures predictable IT operational expenses.
- Platform Upgrade: Facilitates the transition from older PI 1.X versions to the enhanced PI 2.X platform.
- Feature Access: Unlocks advanced network management and monitoring capabilities in the latest version.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software license that enables the upgrade of your existing Cisco Prime Infrastructure 1.X deployment to version 2.X. It provides continued access to essential network management, monitoring, and troubleshooting features, ensuring your network infrastructure remains visible and controllable.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to maintain and enhance their network operations center (NOC) or server room environments. It is crucial for organizations that rely on Cisco networking hardware and require up-to-date software for optimal performance and security.
- Version Upgrade: Seamlessly transition from Cisco Prime Infrastructure 1.X to the more advanced 2.X version.
- Subscription Licensing: Provides access to the software on a recurring subscription basis, aligning with operational budgets.
- Enhanced Capabilities: Unlocks new features and improvements available in Prime Infrastructure 2.X for better network insights.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network management software is current and supported, aiding in regulatory adherence.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees continued functionality and support for your critical network management platform.
This subscription license is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to maintain and upgrade their Cisco network management capabilities without the overhead of traditional perpetual licenses.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Monitoring
Enable teams to gain deeper insights into network performance and health with the advanced features of Prime Infrastructure 2.X. Streamline troubleshooting by having access to the latest diagnostic tools and reporting capabilities.
organizations with Cisco networks, IT departments managing complex infrastructure, businesses requiring detailed network analytics, teams focused on proactive network maintenance
Ensure Software Compliance and Support
Automate the process of maintaining software compliance by upgrading to a supported version of Cisco Prime Infrastructure. Protect your operations against risks associated with using end-of-life or unsupported software versions.
businesses with IT compliance requirements, organizations managing critical network infrastructure, companies seeking vendor support, IT teams needing to adhere to security best practices
Streamline Network Management Operations
Streamline day-to-day network management tasks with the enhanced user interface and workflows of Prime Infrastructure 2.X. Automate routine configurations and policy enforcement across your Cisco network devices.
IT professionals managing Cisco environments, businesses with growing network complexity, teams seeking operational efficiency, organizations standardizing on Cisco management tools
Key Features
Upgrade Path from PI 1.X to 2.X
Ensures continuity and access to modern network management features by transitioning from an older version to the latest supported platform.
Subscription-based Licensing
Provides predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software updates and support, aligning with modern IT budgeting.
Enhanced Network Visibility
Offers deeper insights into network performance, health, and security through advanced monitoring and analytics tools in version 2.X.
Centralized Management
Allows IT teams to manage and configure Cisco network devices from a single, unified platform, simplifying operations.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Equips IT professionals with advanced tools to quickly identify, diagnose, and resolve network issues, minimizing downtime.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure network infrastructure, making robust and up-to-date network management tools like Cisco Prime Infrastructure essential for compliance and operational continuity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations rely on uninterrupted network services for patient care and data management, necessitating reliable and well-supported network management solutions to ensure system uptime and data integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve complex, distributed networks that require precise monitoring and control to maintain production efficiency and safety, making advanced network management critical.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, dynamic networks supporting numerous users and devices, requiring scalable and efficient management tools to ensure reliable access to resources and data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Prime Infrastructure?
Cisco Prime Infrastructure is a network management solution that provides a unified network overview, simplifies network operations, and improves network performance and security for enterprise networks.
Why upgrade from Prime Infrastructure 1.X to 2.X?
Upgrading ensures you benefit from the latest features, security patches, and support from Cisco. Version 2.X offers enhanced capabilities for managing modern network infrastructures and addressing evolving IT challenges.
What does a subscription license entail?
A subscription license grants you the right to use the software for a defined period, typically with ongoing access to updates, new features, and technical support from the vendor during the subscription term.
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.