Cisco WPA SAN Software License - 3 Year Term
This 3-year Cisco WPA SAN software license subscription provides essential capabilities for your data center switching infrastructure, ensuring continued operation and feature access.
- License Term: Enjoy 3 years of access to critical software features and updates.
- Platform Focus: Specifically designed for Cisco data center switching in SAN environments.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain software compliance and avoid operational disruptions.
- Feature Entitlement: Unlock necessary functionalities for efficient SAN management.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Cisco WPA SAN software, designed to enable specific functionalities within your data center switching environment. It ensures that your SAN infrastructure has access to the necessary software features and support for the duration of the term.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to maintain compliance, access advanced features, and ensure the reliable operation of their Cisco SAN switching hardware. It integrates directly into their existing data center network stack.
- Subscription Term: Provides 3 years of software access and entitlement.
- SAN Switching Focus: Tailored for Cisco data center switching hardware in Storage Area Networks.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks specific software capabilities required for SAN operations.
- Compliance Management: Helps maintain a compliant software posture for your network devices.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures continued access to software features and potential support.
This Cisco software license is an ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to ensure their SAN switching infrastructure remains compliant and fully functional for three years.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced SAN Switching Features
Enable teams to unlock specialized functionalities within their Cisco SAN switching environment. This ensures optimal performance and efficient data flow for critical business applications.
data center operations, storage area networks, network infrastructure management, business continuity planning
Ensure Software Compliance and Licensing
Streamline the process of maintaining up-to-date software licenses for critical SAN switching hardware. This avoids potential compliance issues and associated risks of service interruption.
it asset management, network device lifecycle, regulatory adherence, operational risk mitigation
Support Extended Hardware Lifecycles
Automate the renewal of software entitlements for existing Cisco SAN switching platforms. This supports the continued operation of hardware beyond initial purchase, maximizing investment.
infrastructure refresh cycles, capital expenditure planning, long-term IT strategy, asset utilization
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable software access and cost management for a defined period, simplifying budgeting and ensuring continuity.
Cisco SAN Switching Specific
Tailored software capabilities designed to optimize performance and functionality for Cisco Storage Area Network switches.
Platform Licensing
Enables specific software features and services on the designated Cisco hardware platform, ensuring proper operation.
Subscription Billing
Allows for operational expenditure budgeting rather than large capital outlays, aligning with modern IT financial models.
Compliance Assurance
Helps organizations maintain a compliant software posture, reducing the risk of audits and service disruptions.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and compliant SAN infrastructure to manage sensitive transaction data and meet strict regulatory requirements for data integrity and availability.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle vast amounts of patient data that must be securely stored, readily accessible, and compliant with HIPAA regulations, necessitating robust and supported SAN solutions.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on efficient data management for production, supply chain, and operational technology systems, demanding stable and performant SAN environments to avoid costly downtime.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies manage large volumes of confidential client data, requiring secure, accessible, and compliant storage solutions supported by reliable SAN technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'WPA PURPOSES ONLY' mean in the product title?
This designation indicates the license is specifically for internal Cisco purposes related to their platform software, likely for enablement or specific operational functions within their ecosystem. It is a valid license for the intended use on compatible Cisco hardware.
What hardware does this Cisco WPA SAN software license apply to?
Based on the MPN and description, this license is intended for Cisco data center switching hardware used within a Storage Area Network (SAN) environment. Specific compatibility details should be confirmed with Cisco documentation or Zent Networks.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license with a 3-year term, as indicated by '3Y' in the MPN and the billing model. After 3 years, renewal will be required to continue using the software features.
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.