Cisco SMART LICENSING SKU FOR 10MBPS IPB THREE-YEAR
This Cisco SMART Licensing SKU provides a three-year subscription for 10MBPS IPB, ensuring continued access to critical network capabilities for your business.
- License Term: Three-year subscription for predictable budgeting and uninterrupted service.
- Capacity Enabled: Unlocks 10 Megabits per second of IP Base throughput for your Cisco platform.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains adherence to Cisco's licensing model and regulatory requirements.
- Feature Access: Guarantees access to essential software features and ongoing support for the licensed term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a Cisco SMART Licensing SKU for a three-year subscription to 10 Megabits per second (MBPS) of IP Base (IPB) functionality. It ensures your Cisco platform remains compliant and operational with access to necessary software features and support for the specified term.
Designed for businesses that rely on Cisco networking hardware, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing their own network infrastructure. It integrates directly with Cisco's Smart Licensing platform, simplifying license management and ensuring your network operates within Cisco's supported parameters.
- Subscription Model: Provides a three-year term for consistent service and simplified renewal.
- Capacity Unlock: Enables 10MBPS of IP Base throughput, crucial for specific network functions.
- Smart Licensing: Integrates with Cisco's modern licensing platform for easier management and visibility.
- Compliance: Ensures your network adheres to Cisco's software licensing policies.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees access to features and support necessary for uninterrupted network operation.
This Cisco license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to maintain compliant and functional network operations without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Network Feature Access
Enable teams to maintain access to essential IP Base features on their Cisco networking hardware. This ensures critical network functions remain operational and perform as expected for business continuity.
on-premises network infrastructure, managed IT services, multi-site deployments, core network routing
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Streamline adherence to Cisco's software licensing policies and avoid potential penalties or service interruptions. This subscription provides a clear, auditable path to compliance for your network devices.
regulated business environments, IT asset management, network security posture, operational audits
Support Network Capacity Needs
Automate the provisioning of 10 Megabits per second of IP Base throughput, meeting specific bandwidth requirements for critical business applications. This supports predictable performance for essential services.
branch office connectivity, data center interconnects, application delivery networks, VoIP services
Key Features
Three-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and ensures uninterrupted service for three years, simplifying IT budget management.
10MBPS IP Base Capacity
Unlocks essential IP Base features and throughput, supporting critical network functions and application performance.
Cisco SMART Licensing Integration
Simplifies license management and visibility through Cisco's modern, automated licensing platform.
Compliance Assurance
Ensures your network adheres to Cisco's licensing requirements, mitigating risks of non-compliance and service disruption.
Access to Software Features
Guarantees continued access to the necessary software features and functionalities required for your network operations.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and compliant network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and ensure continuous trading operations, making adherence to vendor licensing critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict compliance with data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure and properly licensed network equipment to protect patient information.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and production lines, where any downtime due to licensing issues can lead to significant financial losses.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, complex networks supporting numerous users and devices, requiring efficient and compliant licensing to control costs and ensure access to essential network services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco SMART Licensing?
Cisco SMART Licensing is a flexible, software-based licensing program that simplifies how you purchase, deploy, and manage Cisco software. It moves away from traditional PAKs to a more modern, license-based approach.
What does 'IPB' stand for in this SKU?
IPB typically refers to IP Base, a feature set or license level for Cisco IOS software that provides fundamental IP routing and networking capabilities.
Can this license be applied to any Cisco device?
This specific SKU is for a particular capacity (10MBPS IPB) and term (3 years). Compatibility depends on the specific Cisco hardware model and the IOS version it runs. Consult your Cisco documentation or Zent Networks for device compatibility.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.