Cisco Control Plane Advantage 100K Session License
Cisco Control Plane Advantage provides essential network control plane security and management capabilities for up to 100,000 sessions, ensuring operational continuity and compliance for your business.
- Active License: Ensures continuous access to critical control plane security features and software updates for one year.
- 100K Session Capacity: Provides robust management and security for a significant network scale, suitable for growing mid-market organizations.
- Platform Advantage: Unlocks advanced capabilities designed to protect and optimize the core decision-making processes of your network infrastructure.
- Subscription Billing: Offers predictable operational expenses with annual renewal, simplifying budget management for IT investments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco platform software license subscription that grants access to advanced control plane security and management features for networks supporting up to 100,000 sessions. The license is active for one year, providing continuous protection and feature enablement.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who are responsible for maintaining the security, stability, and performance of their organization's network infrastructure. It integrates with Cisco's network platforms to enhance the core operational integrity of their IT environment.
- Enhanced Control Plane Security: Protects against unauthorized access and malicious activities targeting the network's command and control functions.
- Optimized Network Performance: Enables efficient management of network traffic and routing decisions, reducing latency and improving user experience.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory and industry standards by providing visibility and control over critical network operations.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports up to 100,000 sessions, accommodating the needs of growing businesses and complex network deployments.
- Active Subscription: Guarantees access to the latest software updates, security patches, and technical support for the duration of the term.
This Cisco license is an ideal solution for mid-market organizations seeking to bolster their network's security posture and operational efficiency without the overhead of enterprise-level solutions.
What This Enables
Enable advanced network traffic control
Enable teams to implement granular policies for routing and traffic management, ensuring critical business applications receive priority. Streamline the configuration and deployment of complex network routing protocols to enhance overall network efficiency.
on-premises data centers, multi-site enterprise networks, hybrid cloud environments, core network infrastructure
Strengthen control plane security posture
Automate the detection and mitigation of control plane attacks, protecting against denial-of-service and unauthorized access attempts. Protect sensitive network configuration data and ensure regulatory compliance through enhanced security controls.
production networks, sensitive data environments, compliance-driven organizations, critical infrastructure
Improve network visibility and monitoring
Streamline the process of monitoring network control plane activity, providing IT professionals with real-time insights into network behavior. Enhance troubleshooting capabilities by offering detailed logs and analytics of control plane events.
IT operations centers, managed IT services, network performance management, security operations
Key Features
100,000 Session Capacity
Provides robust management and security for a significant network scale, accommodating the needs of growing mid-market organizations.
Active 1-Year Subscription
Ensures continuous access to critical control plane security features, software updates, and technical support for predictable operational expenses.
Control Plane Security Features
Protects the network's core decision-making processes against threats, enhancing overall stability and preventing downtime.
Advanced Traffic Management
Enables granular control over network traffic and routing, optimizing performance for critical business applications.
Compliance Support
Helps meet industry regulations and internal security policies by providing enhanced visibility and control over network operations.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance for their networks to protect sensitive customer data and ensure uninterrupted trading operations, making advanced control plane management essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy and ensure the availability of critical systems for patient care, necessitating secure and reliable network control plane operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable and secure network connectivity for operational technology (OT) systems, where control plane integrity is vital for production uptime and safety.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies handle sensitive information and critical infrastructure, requiring strong network security and compliance with stringent regulatory standards for their IT systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Control Plane Advantage?
Cisco Control Plane Advantage is a software license that enhances the security and management capabilities of your network's control plane. It helps protect against threats and optimize traffic flow.
What does '100K Session' mean?
The '100K Session' designation indicates the capacity of the license, meaning it is designed to manage and secure network control plane functions for environments supporting up to 100,000 active sessions.
What is the term of this license?
This is an active, one-year subscription license. It provides access to features and support for the duration of the term, requiring renewal for continued service.
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.