Cisco CML Enterprise Base with 20 Nodes
Cisco CML Enterprise Base provides a powerful network simulation platform for up to 20 nodes, enabling advanced testing and validation of network designs.
- License Entitlement: Access to Cisco Modeling Labs Enterprise features for network simulation and testing.
- Node Capacity: Supports up to 20 concurrent network nodes within simulation environments.
- Platform Access: Enables the creation and management of complex virtual network topologies.
- Subscription Term: Provides ongoing access to software features and updates for the licensed period.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco CML Enterprise Base is a software license that unlocks advanced network simulation capabilities for IT professionals. This subscription provides the entitlement to deploy and manage up to 20 virtual network nodes, allowing for the creation of intricate lab environments for testing, development, and training purposes.
This licensing is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market businesses who require a dedicated platform for validating network configurations, troubleshooting issues, and preparing for new deployments without impacting production systems. It integrates into existing IT infrastructure, offering a flexible solution for network operations.
- Network Simulation: Build and run virtual network topologies to test configurations.
- 20-Node Capacity: Scale lab environments to include up to 20 individual network devices.
- Feature Access: Unlock enterprise-grade features for advanced network modeling.
- Subscription Model: Ensures continuous access to the latest software versions and support.
- Compliance & Validation: Test network designs against regulatory requirements and internal standards.
Cisco CML Enterprise Base offers SMB and mid-market teams a cost-effective way to gain enterprise-level network simulation capabilities without the overhead of physical hardware.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Testing
Enable teams to build and test complex network topologies in a safe, virtualized environment. Streamline the validation of new configurations and software updates before deployment to production networks.
virtualized environments, network operations centers, IT development teams, testing and validation labs
Facilitate Network Training and Certification
Streamline the process of training IT staff on new network technologies and configurations. Automate the creation of repeatable lab environments for hands-on learning and certification preparation.
training departments, IT professional development, skills enhancement programs, educational institutions
Accelerate Network Design and Troubleshooting
Enable IT professionals to rapidly prototype and iterate on network designs. Automate the identification and resolution of complex network issues through detailed simulation and analysis.
network architecture planning, IT support desks, incident response teams, performance optimization initiatives
Key Features
Virtual Network Simulation
Allows for the creation and execution of complex network topologies in a virtualized environment, reducing the need for physical hardware.
20-Node Capacity
Supports up to 20 concurrent virtual network nodes, providing ample capacity for detailed lab testing and development.
Subscription Licensing
Ensures continuous access to the latest software features, updates, and support for the duration of the subscription term.
API Integration
Enables automation of lab creation, teardown, and data collection through programmatic interfaces.
Multi-Platform Support
Runs on various hypervisors, offering flexibility in deployment within existing IT infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust testing environments to validate secure transaction processing and ensure compliance with strict regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOX before deploying network changes.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must rigorously test network configurations to maintain patient data privacy (HIPAA) and ensure the reliability of critical medical systems, minimizing downtime risks.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable and secure networks for operational technology (OT) and IT integration. Cisco CML allows testing of network segmentation and security protocols to protect production lines.
Education & Research
Educational institutions and research facilities use simulation platforms to train students on networking technologies and test complex research network architectures without impacting live campus networks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco CML Enterprise Base?
Cisco CML Enterprise Base is a software license that provides the capability to simulate and test network topologies with up to 20 virtual nodes. It is a subscription-based offering for businesses needing advanced network lab environments.
Who is the target user for this license?
This license is designed for IT professionals, network engineers, and IT managers in small to mid-market businesses who require a platform for network testing, development, and training.
What is the difference between CML Personal and CML Enterprise?
CML Personal is for individual use with limited node counts, while CML Enterprise is designed for business use, offering higher node capacities and features suitable for team collaboration and larger-scale simulation needs.
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.