Cisco IAP Software License for 10K+ Branch/SM VNFs with 1-Year Support
This Cisco IAP software license provides essential capabilities for managing over 10,000 branch and small-medium virtual network functions, including one year of support.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock the full potential of your Cisco IAP platform for enhanced network control and visibility.
- 1-Year Support Coverage: Ensure continuous operation and timely issue resolution with included vendor support for one year.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory adherence and operational integrity through licensed software and support.
- Scalable Network Management: Effectively manage a large number of virtual network functions across distributed locations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a Cisco IAP (Intelligent Access Platform) software license, specifically designed for virtual network functions (VNFs) supporting over 10,000 branch or small-medium sites. It includes one year of vendor support, ensuring you have access to the latest software features and technical assistance.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to enable advanced network management capabilities. It integrates into existing Cisco infrastructures, providing a centralized platform for controlling and monitoring distributed network environments.
- Platform Licensing: Enables the core functionality of the Cisco IAP platform.
- VNF Support: Specifically licensed for virtual network functions.
- Large-Scale Deployment: Designed for environments with 10,000+ branch or small-medium sites.
- 1-Year Vendor Support: Includes technical assistance and software updates for one year.
- Subscription Billing: Operates on a recurring subscription model for predictable costs.
This Cisco IAP license is the ideal solution for businesses needing to manage extensive distributed networks efficiently and cost-effectively.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Management Capabilities
Enable teams to gain granular control and visibility over a large number of distributed network devices and virtual functions. Streamline the deployment and management of network services across all branch and small-medium sites.
distributed networks, virtualized infrastructure, centralized IT management, large-scale deployments
Ensure Software Compliance and Support
Automate the process of maintaining software licensing for critical network infrastructure, preventing compliance issues and potential service disruptions. Access timely technical support and software updates to keep your network secure and optimized.
regulated environments, IT asset management, risk mitigation, operational continuity
Support Virtual Network Function Deployments
Organizations deploying virtual network functions (VNFs) can ensure they have the correct licensing to support these modern, flexible network architectures. Businesses migrating to software-defined networking benefit from licensed, scalable VNF management.
SDN adoption, cloud-native networking, virtualized data centers, edge computing
Key Features
Cisco IAP Platform Licensing
Unlocks the full suite of advanced features for intelligent network access and management.
Support for 10,000+ Branch/SM VNFs
Provides the necessary entitlements to manage a vast number of virtual network functions across distributed locations.
1-Year Vendor Support Included
Ensures access to technical expertise and software updates for continuous operation and security.
Subscription Billing Model
Offers predictable operational expenses and easier budget management for ongoing software needs.
Virtual Network Function (VNF) Focus
Specifically designed to enable and manage modern, virtualized network deployments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure, compliant, and consistently available networks to manage sensitive data and transactions across numerous branches and remote offices.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups operate extensive networks across many locations, needing centralized management for point-of-sale systems, guest Wi-Fi, and operational efficiency.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operators rely on stable and secure networks to manage production facilities, logistics, and supply chains, often involving multiple sites and specialized equipment.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers manage critical patient data and require robust, compliant network infrastructure to support numerous clinics, labs, and administrative offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco IAP license?
A Cisco IAP license is a software entitlement that enables the functionality of Cisco's Intelligent Access Platform. This specific license is for virtual network functions (VNFs) and supports large-scale deployments of over 10,000 sites.
What does the 1-year support cover?
The 1-year support typically includes access to Cisco's technical support resources for troubleshooting and issue resolution, as well as entitlement to software updates and patches released during the support term.
Who is the intended buyer for this license?
This license is for businesses, specifically IT departments within SMB and mid-market companies, that use IT for their own operations and manage a large number of distributed network locations or virtual network functions.
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.