Cisco 8455 SD-WAN License and Support for Meraki EA, 7-Year Term
This 7-year Cisco 8455 SD-WAN license and support subscription provides essential connectivity and management capabilities for your Meraki EA environment, ensuring business continuity.
- Extended Coverage: Enjoy 7 years of uninterrupted license and support for your Cisco 8455 SD-WAN platform.
- Feature Access: Maintain access to the latest SD-WAN features and security updates for optimal network performance.
- Operational Continuity: Prevent service disruptions and ensure your network remains operational and compliant.
- Predictable Costs: Lock in your licensing and support costs for a 7-year term, simplifying IT budget management.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 7-year subscription for Cisco's 8455 SD-WAN solution, specifically tailored for Meraki EA environments. It includes the necessary platform licensing to unlock advanced Software-Defined Wide Area Networking capabilities, alongside comprehensive support to ensure continuous operation and access to updates.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to deploy and manage secure, high-performance WAN connections. It integrates into existing network infrastructure, enabling centralized control and policy enforcement across distributed locations.
- Platform Licensing: Unlocks the full suite of SD-WAN features on the Cisco 8455 platform.
- 7-Year Term: Provides long-term access and predictable budgeting for licensing and support.
- Meraki EA Integration: Specifically designed for seamless integration with Cisco Meraki EA environments.
- Continuous Support: Ensures access to technical assistance and software updates throughout the term.
- Network Optimization: Enables advanced routing, traffic shaping, and application-aware policies.
This 7-year Cisco SD-WAN license and support is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking reliable, feature-rich network connectivity with predictable costs.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced SD-WAN Features
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated Software-Defined Wide Area Networking capabilities across their distributed locations. Streamline network management through centralized policy control and application-aware routing for improved performance and user experience.
multi-site offices, remote workforce enablement, cloud application access, network segmentation
Ensure Network Compliance and Security
Automate compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements by leveraging the integrated security features of the Cisco SD-WAN platform. Protect sensitive data in transit and maintain a secure network posture against evolving threats.
data privacy regulations, secure remote access, unified threat management, network access control
Optimize Application Performance
Streamline the delivery of critical business applications by intelligently steering traffic based on application type and network conditions. Improve user productivity and reduce latency for cloud-based services and on-premises resources.
SaaS application delivery, VoIP and video conferencing, real-time data processing, business-critical applications
Key Features
7-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term cost predictability and eliminates the need for frequent renewal cycles, simplifying IT budget management.
Cisco SD-WAN Capabilities
Unlocks advanced features like intelligent path control, application visibility, and dynamic QoS for optimized network performance.
Meraki EA Integration
Ensures seamless deployment and management within an existing Cisco Meraki EA ecosystem.
Vendor Support
Guarantees access to Cisco's technical expertise and software updates, ensuring system stability and security.
Centralized Management
Allows IT teams to manage network policies and configurations from a single pane of glass, reducing complexity.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure, reliable, and compliant network connectivity to protect sensitive data and ensure uninterrupted trading and customer service operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need robust and secure networks to manage patient data, support telehealth services, and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations, demanding high availability and performance.
Retail & Hospitality
These businesses often operate with multiple distributed locations, requiring efficient and secure network management for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from SD-WAN for connecting disparate sites, enabling IoT device communication, and ensuring reliable data transfer for operational efficiency and supply chain management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco 8455 SD-WAN?
The Cisco 8455 is a hardware appliance that runs Cisco's SD-WAN software, enabling intelligent and secure network connectivity across multiple locations. This license activates those capabilities.
What does the 7-year term cover?
The 7-year term covers the software license for the SD-WAN features and the associated vendor support from Cisco. This includes access to software updates and technical assistance for the entire duration.
Is this license compatible with non-Meraki environments?
This specific SKU is described as being for Meraki EA environments. While Cisco SD-WAN is broadly compatible, it is essential to verify specific integration details for non-Meraki deployments.
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.