Cisco UCS-BD-CDH-STOR-2Y Storage Platform License
This Cisco platform license provides essential storage capacity licensing for your data infrastructure over a two-year term, ensuring continued operation and feature access.
- Storage Capacity: Entitlement to use specified terabytes of storage capacity per year.
- License Term: Coverage for a defined two-year period, aligning with operational planning.
- Feature Access: Unlocks specific storage management and data handling capabilities.
- Compliance: Supports regulatory requirements for data storage and retention.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco UCS-BD-CDH-STOR-2Y is a subscription-based platform software license that grants the right to utilize a specific amount of storage capacity per terabyte, per year, for a two-year term. It is designed to enable businesses to manage and scale their data storage needs effectively within the Cisco ecosystem.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to ensure their Cisco UCS infrastructure has the necessary capacity and features for data storage. It integrates directly with their existing Cisco hardware, providing a clear path for capacity expansion and feature enablement within their data center or private cloud environments.
- Subscription Licensing: Provides predictable, recurring access to storage capacity.
- Capacity Entitlement: Grants usage rights for a defined quantity of storage per terabyte, per year.
- Two-Year Term: Offers a fixed duration for planning and budgeting data storage costs.
- Platform Integration: Designed to work with Cisco UCS Director or related Cisco platforms.
- Scalability: Allows for planned increases in storage capacity as business needs grow.
This Cisco license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations needing to precisely manage and budget their data storage capacity over a defined period.
What This Enables
Enable Scalable Data Storage Capacity
Enable teams to provision and manage additional storage capacity as data volumes increase. Streamline the process of acquiring and activating new storage resources to meet evolving business demands.
on-premises data centers, private cloud deployments, virtualized environments, server consolidation projects
Ensure Feature Access for Storage Management
Grant access to advanced storage management features within the Cisco UCS Director platform. Automate storage provisioning and policy enforcement to improve operational efficiency.
managed infrastructure services, hybrid cloud strategies, business continuity planning, disaster recovery setups
Maintain Compliance with Data Retention Policies
Support regulatory compliance by ensuring adequate licensed storage capacity for data retention requirements. Protect against licensing lapses that could lead to compliance violations.
regulated industry operations, data archiving strategies, long-term data storage needs, secure data handling environments
Key Features
Per TB Per Year Pricing
Allows for precise budgeting and cost allocation based on actual storage consumption.
Two-Year Subscription Term
Provides cost predictability and ensures uninterrupted service for a defined period, simplifying IT planning.
Platform Licensing
Unlocks specific storage capabilities and management features within the Cisco UCS ecosystem.
Capacity Entitlement
Grants the right to utilize a specified amount of storage, ensuring sufficient resources for operations.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust data storage solutions to manage transaction records, customer data, and regulatory compliance, making predictable capacity licensing essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle vast amounts of sensitive patient data that must be stored securely and compliantly, often with long retention periods, necessitating scalable and licensed storage.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers generate significant operational data, including IoT sensor data and production logs, requiring substantial and well-managed storage capacity for analysis and record-keeping.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies manage large volumes of client documents and case files, demanding secure, accessible, and compliant storage solutions with predictable costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco CEDHN?
CEDHN likely refers to a specific Cisco offering or licensing model related to data handling and storage, often associated with their Unified Computing System (UCS) Director platform. This license specifically addresses storage capacity.
What does 'PRICE PER TB PER YEAR FOR TB IN EXCESS' mean?
This indicates the pricing model is based on the amount of storage capacity you use, measured in terabytes (TB), on an annual basis. 'In excess' suggests it might apply to capacity beyond a base entitlement or for scaling purposes.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for Cisco UCS platforms, likely managed by Cisco UCS Director or a similar Cisco orchestration software. Specific compatibility details should be confirmed based on your existing infrastructure.
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.