Cisco Switching Core Software Subscription 3-Year
This 3-year Cisco software subscription provides essential licensing for your core switching infrastructure, ensuring continued operation and feature access.
- Continuous Access: Maintain access to critical software features and updates for your Cisco switching hardware.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure your network devices remain fully functional and supported throughout the subscription term.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet potential regulatory or internal policy requirements for up-to-date software and support.
- Predictable Costs: Budget effectively with a fixed-term subscription for your core network software.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Cisco switching core software, designed to provide essential functionality and support for your network infrastructure. It ensures your Cisco switches operate with the necessary software features and are eligible for ongoing vendor support.
Businesses with on-premises Cisco switching hardware utilize this subscription to maintain compliance, access software updates, and ensure the continued reliable operation of their network core. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing the day-to-day operations of their company's network.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks necessary software capabilities for core switching functions.
- Subscription Term: Provides coverage for a defined 3-year period.
- Vendor Support: Ensures eligibility for Cisco's technical support services.
- Software Updates: Grants access to software patches and minor version upgrades.
- Licensing Compliance: Maintains adherence to Cisco's software licensing policies.
This Cisco software subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing reliable access to core switching features and vendor support.
What This Enables
Enable Core Switching Features
Enable teams to utilize the full suite of essential software features required for core network switching operations. Streamline network management by ensuring all necessary functionalities are licensed and active.
on-premises data centers, campus networks, branch office deployments, network core infrastructure
Maintain Software Compliance
Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring all deployed Cisco switching hardware is running licensed software. Automate the process of maintaining up-to-date software entitlements, reducing audit risks.
regulated environments, IT asset management, network infrastructure lifecycle, corporate governance
Ensure Network Uptime
Enable teams to maintain high network availability by ensuring their switching hardware is properly licensed and supported. Protect against service disruptions caused by expired or non-compliant software.
business-critical operations, 24/7 service delivery, high-availability networks, production environments
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable licensing and support coverage for a defined period, simplifying budget management.
Core Switching Software Access
Ensures essential network functionalities are available and licensed for your Cisco switches.
Eligibility for Vendor Support
Grants access to Cisco's technical assistance for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Software Update Entitlement
Allows access to necessary software patches and minor version upgrades to maintain security and performance.
Licensing Compliance
Helps maintain adherence to vendor licensing agreements, mitigating audit risks.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust and compliant network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and ensure continuous trading operations, making up-to-date software and support critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers rely on secure and always-available networks for patient care systems and data management, necessitating reliable hardware and software support.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations depend on stable network connectivity for production lines and operational technology, where downtime can be extremely costly.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large networks supporting students and staff, requiring efficient and cost-effective solutions for maintaining network infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'RATABLE' mean in this context?
Ratable typically refers to a subscription that can be adjusted or prorated, often based on usage or specific terms. For this specific product, it indicates a subscription model for software licensing.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is intended for Cisco switching platforms. Specific compatibility details would be available in Cisco's product documentation or through Zent Networks' sales team.
What happens when the 3-year subscription expires?
Upon expiration, the software features enabled by this subscription may cease to function, or you may lose eligibility for vendor support. Renewal would be required to continue these services.
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.