Cisco L-ISE-BSE-2500-M L-ISE-BSE-2500-M License

Overview

The Cisco L-ISE-BSE-2500-M License provides a comprehensive software entitlement for the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) platform, enabling organizations to secure network access, enforce policy compliance and gain deep visibility across up to 2500 endpoints. This license unlocks advanced authentication, profiling, guest access, and device administration capabilities that are essential for modern, zero trust networking environments.

Key Features

• Scalable support for up to 2500 network devices or users per subscription period
• Full suite of ISE services including authentication, authorization, accounting (AAA), profiling and posture assessment
• Integrated guest access portal with customizable branding and self-service registration
• Advanced threat intelligence integration via Cisco SecureX and other security ecosystems
• Policy based network segmentation using VLAN, ACL, or software defined networking methods
• Comprehensive reporting and analytics for compliance audits and operational insight
• High availability support with clustering options for mission critical deployments

Technical Specifications

• License Type: Base Subscription (Enterprise) - 2500 device limit
• Supported ISE Software Versions: 2.4 and later
• Activation Method: Online activation through Cisco Smart Licensing portal
• Duration: 12 month renewable subscription
• Compatibility: Works with Cisco switches, routers, wireless LAN controllers, firewalls and third-party network access devices that support RADIUS or TACACS+
• Management Interface: Web based GUI, REST API, CLI integration

Typical Applications

• Enterprise campus networks requiring secure onboarding of employees, contractors and guests
• Data center environments that need granular access control for servers, virtual machines and storage devices
• Healthcare facilities complying with patient privacy regulations while providing flexible device connectivity
• Retail chains implementing point-of-sale security and guest Wi-Fi management across multiple locations
• Education campuses delivering differentiated network access for students, faculty and visitors

By deploying the Cisco L-ISE-BSE-2500-M License, organizations gain a robust, policy driven security framework that simplifies administration, reduces risk and scales alongside growing network demands.