Cisco SAP BW Adapter Platform License - Per Cluster Node
This 2-year Cisco platform license subscription enables critical adapter functionality for SAP BW, ensuring your business operations run smoothly and compliantly.
- License Term: Provides 2 years of access to essential SAP BW adapter features.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based, offering predictable operational expenses.
- Functionality: Unlocks specific adapter capabilities required for SAP BW integration.
- Compliance: Ensures your SAP BW environment meets vendor licensing requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 2-year subscription license from Cisco for an adapter product term, specifically designed for SAP Business Warehouse (BW) environments. It grants the right to use the adapter software per cluster node, enabling key integration and data processing capabilities within your SAP landscape.
This license is intended for businesses that utilize SAP BW and require specific adapter functionalities for their internal IT operations. It fits into environments where SAP BW is a core component for data warehousing and business intelligence, ensuring that the necessary software components are properly licensed for continued operation and feature access.
- Platform Licensing: Secures the right to use Cisco's adapter software for SAP BW.
- Per Cluster Node: Licensing is applied based on the number of cluster nodes utilized.
- 2-Year Term: Provides a defined period of software access and entitlement.
- Subscription Billing: Offers a predictable, recurring cost model for budgeting.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks specific adapter capabilities for SAP BW integration.
This Cisco license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to maintain compliant and functional SAP BW integrations without the overhead of complex perpetual licensing.
What This Enables
Enable SAP BW Integration Capabilities
Enable teams to connect and integrate disparate data sources into their SAP BW environment. Streamline data flow for enhanced business intelligence and reporting accuracy.
organizations with complex data landscapes, businesses requiring advanced analytics, teams managing large data warehouses, companies with multi-system integrations
Maintain Software Compliance
Protect your organization from licensing audits and potential penalties by ensuring all SAP BW adapter software is properly licensed. Maintain a clear record of software entitlements for regulatory and internal governance.
businesses undergoing IT audits, companies with strict compliance requirements, organizations managing software assets, environments with evolving IT policies
Secure Continued Operation
Guarantee uninterrupted access to critical SAP BW adapter features for the full 2-year term. Prevent service disruptions that could impact data processing and business decision-making.
companies reliant on SAP BW for daily operations, businesses with mission-critical data warehousing, environments with long-term project roadmaps, organizations prioritizing system stability
Key Features
Per Cluster Node Licensing
Ensures you only pay for the specific SAP BW cluster nodes that require the adapter functionality, optimizing cost efficiency.
2-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term access and entitlement to the software, allowing for stable planning and operation of your SAP BW environment.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses, simplifying IT budget management and forecasting.
SAP BW Adapter Functionality
Unlocks essential integration and data processing capabilities required for your SAP Business Warehouse.
Cisco Vendor Support
Ensures access to vendor-provided software updates and potential support channels for the licensed product.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions rely heavily on SAP BW for risk management, regulatory reporting, and customer analytics, requiring robust and compliant data integration solutions.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use SAP BW for production planning, supply chain optimization, and quality control, necessitating efficient data flow from operational systems.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations leverage SAP BW for patient data analysis, operational efficiency, and research, demanding secure and compliant data handling.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups utilize SAP BW for sales forecasting, inventory management, and customer behavior analysis, requiring timely and accurate data insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 'cluster node' in the context of this license?
A cluster node typically refers to an individual server or instance within a clustered computing environment. This license is priced based on the number of such nodes running the SAP BW adapter software.
What happens when the 2-year term expires?
Upon expiration of the 2-year term, your entitlement to use the SAP BW adapter software under this license will cease unless you renew the subscription. It is recommended to plan for renewal in advance to avoid any service interruptions.
Does this license include support for the SAP BW adapter?
This is a platform term license that grants the right to use the software. While it ensures compliance and feature access, specific support and maintenance agreements may be separate or bundled depending on Cisco's offering at the time of purchase.
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.