HPE Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 2 Socket Subscription
This HPE Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server subscription provides 1 year of 24x7 support for your RHEL operating system, ensuring continuous operation and access to enterprise-grade features.
- Access to Updates: Entitlement to all Red Hat Enterprise Linux patches, security errata, and feature updates for the licensed term.
- 24x7 Support: Guaranteed access to expert technical support around the clock for critical issue resolution.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance and security posture with certified and supported operating system versions.
- Feature Enablement: Unlock advanced features and performance optimizations available within the Red Hat Enterprise Linux platform.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is an HPE Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Server subscription license, providing 1 year of 24x7 support for RHEL on HPE hardware. It unlocks the full suite of RHEL features, including security updates, patches, and technical assistance, ensuring your server environment remains stable, secure, and compliant.
This subscription is designed for businesses that utilize RHEL on HPE servers and require continuous operational integrity and expert support. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies looking to maintain a certified and supported operating system environment without the overhead of direct vendor management.
- Platform Licensing: Enables the use of Red Hat Enterprise Linux on specified HPE server hardware.
- Subscription Term: Provides license and support for a duration of 1 year.
- 24x7 Support: Offers round-the-clock technical assistance for critical issues.
- Security & Updates: Grants access to all RHEL security patches, bug fixes, and feature updates.
- Compliance Ready: Helps maintain a compliant and secure operating system environment.
This HPE RHEL subscription is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing a stable, supported, and secure Linux environment on their HPE infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Server Operations
Enable teams to maintain a secure and stable operating system environment for critical business applications. Streamline the process of applying security patches and bug fixes to prevent vulnerabilities.
on-premises servers, virtualized environments, hybrid cloud deployments, business-critical applications
Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Automate the process of meeting operating system compliance requirements with certified and supported RHEL versions. Maintain audit readiness by ensuring all systems are running licensed and up-to-date software.
regulated industries, data privacy requirements, security audits, IT governance frameworks
Access Enterprise-Grade Support
Provide IT staff with direct access to Red Hat's expert technical support for rapid issue resolution. Reduce downtime by having 24x7 coverage for critical server problems.
mission-critical systems, 24/7 operations, IT support teams, business continuity planning
Key Features
Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS
Provides a stable, secure, and high-performance operating system for your servers.
1 Year Subscription Term
Ensures continuous access to software updates and support for a defined period.
24x7 Support
Offers round-the-clock technical assistance for critical issues, minimizing downtime.
Security Patches and Updates
Protects your environment from emerging threats and ensures system integrity.
HPE Hardware Compatibility
Guarantees optimized performance and support when running RHEL on HPE servers.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and compliant operating systems to protect sensitive data and meet strict regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain HIPAA compliance and ensure the continuous availability of systems managing patient data and critical operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on stable, long-term supported operating systems for control systems and operational technology that demand high uptime and security.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies need secure, reliable, and auditable IT infrastructure to deliver public services and protect sensitive citizen information, often adhering to specific security standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a 2-socket license mean?
A 2-socket license refers to the number of physical CPU sockets on the server hardware that the Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system is licensed to run on. This specific license covers servers with up to two physical processors.
What is the difference between a license and a support subscription?
The license grants you the right to use the Red Hat Enterprise Linux software. The subscription includes access to software updates, patches, security errata, and technical support from Red Hat, ensuring your system remains current and supported.
Can this license be used on non-HPE hardware?
While this is an HPE branded RHEL subscription, Red Hat Enterprise Linux is designed to run on a wide range of hardware. However, for optimal performance and support, it is recommended to use it on certified HPE hardware as intended by this offering.
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.