Cisco CVLT VDP to CDM Upgrade: Per Stored TB
This Cisco CVLT VDP to CDM upgrade license provides enhanced data management capabilities on a per stored terabyte basis, ensuring your business stays current with advanced features.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to upgraded Cisco data management features.
- Capacity Upgrade: Enables migration from VDP to CDM for improved data handling.
- Billing Model: Per stored terabyte subscription ensures cost-effectiveness for your data volume.
- Feature Access: Unlocks advanced capabilities for data management and compliance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco CVLT VDP to CDM upgrade license is a subscription-based software entitlement that facilitates the transition from Cisco Video Surveillance Virtual Digital Video Recorder (VDP) to Cisco Connected Digital Media (CDM) platform capabilities. It is licensed per stored terabyte, providing access to enhanced data management features and ensuring continued support and functionality.
This license is designed for businesses that utilize Cisco video surveillance and digital media solutions and need to upgrade their platform for improved performance, advanced features, or to maintain compliance. It is suitable for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations managing their own IT infrastructure, including server rooms and data closets.
- Platform Upgrade: Facilitates the transition from Cisco VDP to the more advanced CDM platform.
- Subscription Licensing: Provides flexible, ongoing access to software features and updates.
- Per Terabyte Pricing: Cost-effective licensing model based on actual data storage needs.
- Feature Enhancement: Unlocks advanced data management and media capabilities.
- Compliance and Support: Ensures your system remains compliant and supported by Cisco.
This Cisco upgrade license is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to modernize their data management infrastructure with predictable subscription costs.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Data Management Capabilities
Enable teams to migrate from older Cisco VDP systems to the more robust Cisco CDM platform. Streamline data handling and access enhanced features for improved operational efficiency.
on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized server infrastructure, business continuity planning
Ensure Software Compliance and Support
Streamline the process of maintaining compliance with software licensing requirements by upgrading to a supported platform. Automate the entitlement process for advanced data management features.
regulated business operations, IT asset management, risk mitigation strategies, technology lifecycle management
Enhance Video and Media Handling
Enable teams to leverage the full capabilities of the Cisco CDM platform for video and digital media management. Automate upgrades and ensure continuous access to critical functionalities.
digital asset management, video surveillance systems, content delivery networks, media archiving
Key Features
Cisco CVLT VDP to CDM Upgrade Path
Facilitates a smooth transition to a more advanced and feature-rich data management platform.
Per Stored TB Subscription Licensing
Provides a flexible and cost-effective licensing model that scales with your data storage requirements.
Access to CDM Platform Features
Unlocks advanced capabilities for data management, video handling, and digital media operations.
Subscription Billing Model
Ensures predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software updates and support.
Cisco Brand Assurance
Guarantees a reliable and high-quality solution backed by Cisco's industry expertise.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturing facilities often rely on extensive video surveillance for security and operational monitoring, requiring robust data management and upgrade paths for compliance and efficiency.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups use video systems for loss prevention and customer experience analysis, necessitating scalable solutions that can manage large volumes of data and require regular updates.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations utilize video surveillance for security and compliance, demanding reliable data retention and management solutions that meet strict regulatory requirements.
Government & Public Sector
Public sector entities often have long-term data retention policies for security footage and operational records, making platform upgrades essential for maintaining compliance and system integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Cisco VDP and CDM?
Cisco VDP (Virtual Digital Video Recorder) is an older platform for video surveillance data. CDM (Connected Digital Media) is a more advanced platform offering broader capabilities for digital media management and data handling.
How is the license billed?
This license is a subscription billed on a per stored terabyte basis. This means your costs are directly related to the amount of data you are actively storing.
Does this license include hardware?
No, this is a software license or subscription entitlement. It enables the upgrade of your existing Cisco platform software. Hardware is separate.
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.