Cisco Software Subscription for Event Device
This Cisco software subscription provides essential platform licensing for a single device, ensuring continued operation and feature access for your business IT environment.
- Device Coverage: Secures licensing for one specific Cisco device, maintaining its operational status.
- Feature Access: Unlocks necessary software features required for the device's intended function.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your device operates in compliance with Cisco's licensing requirements.
- Subscription Term: Provides access to software features for the duration of the subscription period.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a Cisco software subscription license designed for a single device, specifically for event-only use. It grants access to the necessary platform software and features required for the device to function correctly and remain compliant with vendor licensing terms.
This license is intended for businesses that utilize Cisco hardware for their own IT operations, such as IT managers or business owners in SMB and mid-market companies. It ensures that critical devices used for specific events or temporary deployments are properly licensed and supported, fitting into their existing IT infrastructure without requiring extensive management.
- Platform Licensing: Grants the right to use Cisco's platform software on a designated device.
- Subscription Billing: Operates on a recurring subscription model for predictable budgeting.
- Single Device Focus: Tailored for the licensing needs of one specific hardware unit.
- Event Use Case: Ideal for devices deployed for temporary or event-specific purposes.
- Vendor Compliance: Maintains adherence to Cisco's software licensing policies.
This Cisco subscription is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams needing to ensure specific devices remain licensed and functional for event-driven IT needs.
What This Enables
Enable Event-Specific Device Functionality
Enable teams to deploy and operate Cisco devices for temporary events or specific projects. This license ensures that the necessary software features are unlocked, allowing the device to perform its intended function without interruption.
temporary deployments, project-based IT, event technology, short-term hardware needs, business operations
Maintain Software Compliance
Streamline the process of staying compliant with Cisco's software licensing requirements for individual devices. This subscription provides clear entitlement, reducing the risk of audits or operational penalties associated with unlicensed software.
IT asset management, regulatory adherence, risk mitigation, operational stability, business continuity
Ensure Continued Device Operation
Automate the renewal of essential software access for a single Cisco device. This subscription guarantees that the device's platform software remains active and supported, preventing unexpected downtime or feature loss.
ongoing IT support, hardware lifecycle management, critical infrastructure, business process support, operational efficiency
Key Features
Platform Software License
Grants the right to use essential Cisco software on a designated device, ensuring full functionality.
Subscription Billing Model
Provides predictable, recurring costs for easier IT budget management.
Single Device Coverage
Tailored licensing for one specific hardware unit, avoiding unnecessary expenditure.
Event-Only Use Designation
Appropriate licensing for devices deployed for temporary or event-specific purposes.
Vendor Compliance Assurance
Ensures your device operates in accordance with Cisco's licensing policies, mitigating risk.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require strict adherence to licensing and compliance standards for all IT assets, including temporary devices used for events or specific trading sessions.
Retail & Hospitality
Businesses in this sector often use temporary or event-specific hardware for promotions, conferences, or seasonal operations, requiring flexible and compliant software licensing.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments may deploy specialized Cisco devices for specific production events or temporary monitoring needs, necessitating proper software licensing for operational integrity.
Education & Research
Educational institutions may use temporary network devices for campus events, conferences, or research projects, requiring compliant software access for these specific use cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'SASU' stand for in Cisco licensing?
SASU typically refers to 'Software Subscription' or 'Software as a Service' in Cisco's licensing models, indicating a subscription-based approach to software access and entitlements.
What is the term of this subscription?
The term of the subscription is defined by the purchase agreement and billing cycle, typically on an annual or multi-year basis. Specific details are provided at the time of purchase.
Can this license be transferred to another device?
Software licenses are generally tied to the specific device or deployment scenario outlined in the license agreement. Transferability depends on Cisco's specific terms and conditions for this particular license type.
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.