Cisco IAP Platform License for Core/Large VNFs - 3 Year Subscription
This Cisco IAP platform license subscription provides essential software capabilities for managing core and large virtual network functions over a 3-year term.
- License Term: Provides entitlement for 3 years, ensuring continuous access to software features and vendor support.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based, offering predictable operational expenses and easier budget management.
- Platform Coverage: Designed for core and large Virtual Network Functions (VNFs), supporting critical network infrastructure.
- Value: Enables compliance, unlocks advanced features, and ensures the continued operation of vital network services.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco IAP (Intelligent Access Platform) RTM license is a 3-year subscription for core or large Virtual Network Functions (VNFs). It unlocks essential software capabilities required for the operation and management of these virtualized network services, ensuring compliance and access to vendor-provided updates and support throughout the subscription term.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to deploy and maintain virtualized network infrastructure. It integrates into existing network architectures, providing the necessary software foundation for critical VNFs that drive business operations.
- Software Entitlement: Grants the right to use Cisco's Intelligent Access Platform software for specified VNFs.
- Subscription Term: A 3-year period of active software use and access to vendor support.
- Capacity Support: Tailored for core and large-sized VNFs, accommodating significant network workloads.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures adherence to software licensing requirements and vendor terms.
- Feature Access: Unlocks necessary features for VNF management and operation.
This Cisco IAP license subscription is ideal for businesses needing to manage virtualized network functions with predictable costs and assured vendor support.
What This Enables
Enable Virtual Network Function Operation
Enable teams to deploy and manage core and large virtual network functions with the necessary software entitlements. Streamline the operationalization of virtualized network services, ensuring they meet performance and availability requirements.
organizations running virtualized network infrastructure, businesses deploying network function virtualization, IT teams managing virtual appliances, companies requiring licensed software for network services
Ensure Software Compliance
Automate compliance with Cisco's software licensing terms for virtual network functions. Prevent costly audits and potential service interruptions by maintaining an active and valid subscription for critical network software.
businesses with strict IT governance, companies undergoing compliance reviews, IT departments managing software assets, organizations prioritizing legal and regulatory adherence
Access Advanced Network Features
Unlock advanced features and capabilities required for the effective management and optimization of virtual network functions. Provide IT professionals with the tools needed to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot VNFs efficiently.
teams seeking to enhance network performance, organizations looking to improve VNF management, IT professionals requiring specialized software tools, businesses aiming for greater network control
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to software and support for an extended period, simplifying long-term IT planning.
Core/Large VNF Support
Tailored licensing for significant virtual network function deployments, ensuring adequate capacity and performance for demanding workloads.
Platform Software Entitlement
Grants the legal right to use Cisco's Intelligent Access Platform software, ensuring compliance and avoiding licensing risks.
Subscription Billing
Offers a pay-as-you-go operational expense model, making advanced network software more accessible and budget-friendly for SMBs and mid-market companies.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, compliant, and highly available network infrastructure to manage sensitive data and transactions, making licensed VNFs critical for their operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers rely on secure and uninterrupted network services for patient care systems and data management, necessitating licensed and supported VNF solutions.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations depend on reliable network connectivity for automation and control systems, where licensed VNFs ensure the stability and security of these critical networks.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses use networks for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer services, requiring licensed software for consistent performance and security.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Virtual Network Function (VNF)?
A Virtual Network Function (VNF) is a software implementation of a network function that can run on standard IT infrastructure. Examples include virtual routers, firewalls, or load balancers.
What does 'RTM' mean in the product title?
RTM typically stands for 'Ready for Manufacturing' or 'Ready for Market', indicating that this is a standard, commercially available software license for deployment.
What is the benefit of a subscription license over a perpetual license?
Subscription licenses offer lower upfront costs, predictable recurring expenses, and often include ongoing support and updates as part of the subscription, which can be more manageable for businesses.
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.