HPE 5G-EIR IoT Subscription License
The HPE 5G-EIR IoT Subscription License provides essential device identity and compliance management for your business's growing Internet of Things deployments.
- Device Identity Management: Access to a secure registry for all your IoT devices, ensuring only authorized equipment connects to your network.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies by verifying the identity of every connected IoT device.
- Network Security Enhancement: Reduce the risk of unauthorized access and cyber threats by implementing strict device authentication protocols.
- Scalable Operations: Supports large-scale IoT deployments with capacity for over 25 million devices, adapting to your business growth.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This HPE 5G-EIR IoT Subscription License is a software entitlement that enables the management and verification of Internet of Things device identities within your network. It provides the core functionality for an Equipment Identity Register (EIR) designed to support extensive IoT deployments, ensuring that only legitimate and authorized devices can access network resources.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations who are deploying or expanding their IoT ecosystems. It integrates into existing network infrastructure, providing a critical security layer for device onboarding and ongoing management, thereby preventing unauthorized devices from compromising network integrity or data security.
- Secure Device Onboarding: Ensures that only registered and authorized IoT devices can connect to your network.
- Enhanced Network Security: Mitigates risks associated with rogue or compromised devices attempting unauthorized access.
- Regulatory Compliance: Helps meet industry and government regulations that mandate device identification and tracking.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamlines the management of a large number of IoT devices through a centralized identity register.
- Subscription-Based Access: Provides flexible, ongoing access to the EIR platform features and updates.
This HPE subscription license offers a scalable and compliant solution for managing IoT device identities, empowering mid-market businesses to secure their connected environments without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable secure IoT device onboarding
Enable teams to securely onboard new IoT devices by verifying their identities against a central registry. This prevents unauthorized or compromised devices from connecting to the network, safeguarding sensitive data and operations.
organizations deploying smart sensors, businesses managing connected industrial equipment, teams implementing IoT for remote monitoring
Streamline device compliance management
Streamline adherence to regulatory requirements and internal security policies by maintaining an accurate record of all authorized IoT devices. This simplifies audits and reduces the risk of non-compliance penalties.
businesses operating in regulated industries, companies with strict data security mandates, organizations managing distributed IoT assets
Automate network access control for IoT
Automate network access control decisions based on verified device identities, reducing manual intervention and potential errors. This ensures that only trusted devices gain access, enhancing overall network security posture.
enterprises with large-scale IoT deployments, organizations seeking to reduce alert fatigue from device anomalies, companies integrating IoT into critical infrastructure
Key Features
Equipment Identity Register (EIR) functionality
Provides a centralized database for managing and authenticating the identity of all connected IoT devices, enhancing network security.
Subscription-based licensing
Offers flexible, ongoing access to the platform's features and updates, allowing for scalable deployment and predictable costs.
Support for large device volumes (25M+)
Enables businesses to manage extensive IoT deployments without performance degradation, accommodating significant growth.
Device authentication and validation
Ensures that only legitimate and authorized devices can connect to the network, mitigating risks from unauthorized access.
Compliance and policy enforcement
Helps organizations meet regulatory requirements and internal security policies related to device identification and network access.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial IoT deployments require strict control over device identity to ensure operational integrity and prevent unauthorized access to critical systems and sensitive production data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must secure connected medical devices to protect patient data (PHI) and ensure the reliability of diagnostic and monitoring equipment, adhering to HIPAA and other regulations.
Logistics & Transportation
Tracking and managing fleets and cargo with IoT devices necessitates robust identity management to ensure data accuracy and prevent tampering with tracking or operational systems.
Smart Cities & Utilities
The deployment of numerous IoT devices for public services and infrastructure requires stringent security to prevent disruptions and maintain the integrity of essential services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Equipment Identity Register (EIR)?
An EIR is a network element that stores a list of all legitimate mobile equipment (devices) allowed to access the network. It checks the identity of devices attempting to connect and can block unauthorized or stolen devices.
How does this license apply to IoT devices?
This license enables the EIR functionality specifically for Internet of Things devices, allowing businesses to manage and secure the vast number of connected endpoints in their IoT ecosystems.
What is the billing model for this license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay a recurring fee for access to the software and its features over a defined term.
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.