Cisco WPA 3-Year Data Center Switching SAN Software License
This 3-year Cisco WPA SAN software license ensures your data center switching infrastructure remains compliant and fully operational for critical SAN environments.
- Access to Essential Software: Unlock necessary features and functionalities for your Cisco SAN switching hardware.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to software licensing requirements and vendor support policies.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantee uninterrupted service and access to critical SAN switching capabilities.
- Defined License Term: Provides clear 3-year coverage for your data center switching platform.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco WPA (Wired for Performance and Availability) license provides essential software entitlements for Data Center Switching SAN (Storage Area Network) environments over a 3-year term. It ensures your network infrastructure has the necessary software features and support for reliable SAN operations.
Designed for businesses utilizing Cisco's data center switching hardware for their storage area networks, this subscription license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals responsible for maintaining the stability and performance of critical storage infrastructure. It integrates directly with your existing Cisco hardware to provide ongoing software access and operational continuity.
- Platform Licensing: Enables specific software features and capabilities on supported Cisco switching platforms.
- Subscription Billing: Operates on a recurring subscription model for predictable IT budgeting.
- 3-Year Term: Offers a fixed duration of software access and support for long-term planning.
- SAN Focus: Tailored for Storage Area Network environments, optimizing performance and reliability for data storage traffic.
- Immediate Activation: Designed for quick deployment and immediate access to licensed features.
This Cisco WPA license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing assured software functionality and compliance for their data center SAN switching.
What This Enables
Enable SAN Switching Software Features
Enable teams to unlock advanced functionalities and performance optimizations required for Storage Area Network traffic. Streamline data flow and ensure efficient storage operations with licensed software capabilities.
data center operations, storage area networks, network infrastructure management, IT operations continuity
Maintain Software Compliance
Streamline the process of maintaining software license compliance for critical data center switching hardware. Automate adherence to vendor licensing policies and avoid potential penalties or service interruptions.
it asset management, network compliance, regulatory adherence, infrastructure lifecycle management
Ensure Continuous SAN Operation
Automate the provision of necessary software entitlements to guarantee the continuous operation of your Storage Area Network. Protect against unexpected downtime caused by licensing gaps or unsupported software versions.
business continuity planning, high availability environments, critical infrastructure support, IT service delivery
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable budgeting and long-term assurance of software access and support for your SAN switching.
Platform Licensing for DC Switching SAN
Unlocks specific software features and capabilities essential for optimizing performance and reliability in Storage Area Networks.
Immediate Activation
Allows for rapid deployment and immediate utilization of licensed software features, minimizing setup delays.
Subscription Billing Model
Offers a manageable, recurring cost structure for software entitlements, aligning with operational expenses.
Cisco Vendor Support
Ensures access to Cisco's technical expertise and updates, crucial for maintaining a secure and functional SAN environment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and compliant storage networks to manage sensitive transaction data and meet strict regulatory requirements for data integrity and access.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle vast amounts of patient data that must be securely stored, readily accessible for clinical operations, and protected against breaches, necessitating reliable SAN infrastructure.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on efficient data storage and retrieval for operational technology, supply chain management, and production data, demanding robust and continuously available SAN solutions.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses manage large volumes of customer, inventory, and sales data, requiring scalable and performant SAN solutions to support point-of-sale systems and business analytics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco WPA?
Cisco WPA (Wired for Performance and Availability) is a licensing program that provides software entitlements and support for Cisco networking hardware. This specific license is for Data Center Switching in SAN environments.
What does 'SAN OA IMMEDIATE' mean?
SAN refers to Storage Area Network. OA typically stands for 'On-Access' or 'Orderable Access', indicating the software features are available upon licensing. IMMEDIATE suggests quick provisioning of the license.
Is this a perpetual license?
No, this is a subscription-based license with a defined 3-year term. After the term, renewal will be required to continue using the licensed software features and support.
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.