Cisco CNC Essential RTU License Level 2
Cisco CNC Essential RTU License Level 2 provides essential network visibility and control for businesses managing 12 to 35 million network sessions.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain deep insights into network traffic patterns and application usage.
- Centralized Management: Simplify network operations with a unified platform for policy enforcement.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports environments with significant network session volume, from 12 to 35 million.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory adherence through detailed network logging and reporting.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco CNC Essential RTU License Level 2 is a subscription-based software license that unlocks advanced network control and visibility capabilities for your business network. This license level is designed for organizations requiring robust management of a substantial volume of network sessions, enabling deeper insights into traffic, application performance, and security posture.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who are responsible for maintaining network performance, security, and compliance. It integrates with Cisco's network infrastructure to provide a centralized view and control point, essential for managing complex or high-traffic environments without the overhead of enterprise-grade solutions.
- Network Session Management: Directly addresses the management of 12-35 million network sessions, providing granular control.
- Traffic Visibility: Offers detailed insights into application usage and network behavior.
- Policy Enforcement: Enables consistent application of network policies across the infrastructure.
- Subscription Billing: Provides predictable operational expenses with a clear billing model.
- Scalable Platform: Designed to grow with your network demands.
This Cisco license empowers SMB and mid-market teams to achieve enterprise-level network control and visibility efficiently.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Traffic Analysis
Enable teams to gain deep visibility into application usage and network traffic patterns. Streamline the identification of performance bottlenecks and security threats across the network infrastructure.
on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud deployments, distributed office networks
Centralize Network Policy Management
Streamline the deployment and enforcement of network access and security policies across diverse network segments. Automate policy updates to ensure consistent security posture and compliance.
multi-site organizations, managed network services environments, virtualized network infrastructures
Automate Network Performance Monitoring
Automate the monitoring of network session data and application performance metrics. Provide IT professionals with proactive alerts for potential issues before they impact end-users.
high-traffic enterprise networks, business-critical application environments, compliance-driven IT operations
Key Features
Level 2 Session Capacity (12-35M)
Supports environments with significant network traffic, allowing for detailed analysis and control without over-provisioning.
Subscription-based RTU License
Provides predictable operational costs and access to ongoing software updates and support.
Network Visibility and Control
Offers deep insights into application performance and traffic, enabling better resource allocation and security.
Centralized Management Platform
Simplifies network operations by providing a single pane of glass for policy enforcement and monitoring.
Cisco Ecosystem Integration
Works seamlessly with existing Cisco network hardware and software for a unified IT infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security and compliance, making robust network visibility and control essential for protecting sensitive data and meeting regulatory demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle critical patient data and require high availability, necessitating advanced network management to ensure performance, security, and HIPAA compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have complex, high-volume networks supporting operational technology (OT) and IT, requiring detailed traffic analysis for performance optimization and security.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions manage large, diverse networks with significant user and data traffic, benefiting from centralized control and visibility to ensure efficient operations and security.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco CNC?
Cisco CNC, or Cisco Network Convergence, is a platform that provides network visibility, control, and analytics. It helps organizations understand and manage their network traffic more effectively.
What does RTU mean?
RTU stands for Right-to-Use. It is a type of software license that grants the user the right to use the software for a specified period or capacity, typically on a subscription basis.
How does this license scale?
This license, Level 2, is designed for environments managing between 12 and 35 million network sessions. Higher levels are available for larger 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.