Cisco IAP VNF Software License Perpetual
This perpetual software license unlocks advanced capabilities for Cisco IAP VNF deployments, ensuring your network infrastructure remains compliant and fully functional.
- License Term: Perpetual access to Cisco IAP VNF software features and updates.
- Billing Model: One-time purchase for ongoing software entitlement.
- Platform Applicability: Designed for Cisco IAP Virtual Network Functions supporting 5,000 to 9,999 branch or small/medium sites.
- Key Value: Guarantees ongoing feature access, operational continuity, and regulatory compliance for your business network.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a perpetual software license for Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Virtual Network Functions (VNFs). It grants permanent entitlement to the software's features and capabilities, ensuring your network management platform remains up-to-date and compliant without recurring subscription fees.
This license is intended for mid-market to enterprise organizations managing extensive branch office or small to medium-sized network deployments. It integrates into your existing IT infrastructure, providing essential network access control, policy enforcement, and security services for your internal users and devices.
- Perpetual Entitlement: Gain permanent access to the licensed Cisco IAP VNF software features.
- Feature Unlock: Enables advanced network visibility, policy enforcement, and security capabilities.
- Scalability Support: Licensed for deployments supporting 5,000 to 9,999 branch or small/medium sites.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance through consistent policy application.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures uninterrupted access to critical network management functions.
This perpetual license provides a cost-effective, long-term solution for businesses needing robust network management without ongoing subscription costs.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Access Control
Enable teams to implement granular access policies based on user identity, device type, and location. Streamline the onboarding and management of users and devices across a large number of distributed sites.
on-premises network deployments, hybrid cloud environments, distributed site management, centralized IT policy enforcement
Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Automate compliance checks and reporting for network access policies, meeting industry regulations and internal security standards. Maintain a consistent security posture across all managed locations.
compliance-driven IT operations, regulated industry networks, secure data handling environments, audit-ready infrastructure
Streamline Device Onboarding
Streamline the process of onboarding and authenticating a high volume of devices across multiple branch and small/medium locations. Reduce manual configuration and potential for human error.
large device inventories, BYOD policies, IoT device integration, network segmentation strategies
Key Features
Perpetual Software License
Provides long-term access to software features without ongoing subscription costs, offering predictable IT budgeting.
Virtual Network Function (VNF) Support
Allows deployment on virtualized infrastructure, offering flexibility and integration with modern data center environments.
Scalable Capacity (5K-9999 Sites)
Designed to manage a significant number of branch or small/medium sites, supporting business growth and expansion.
Advanced Policy Enforcement
Enables granular control over network access based on context, enhancing security and user experience.
Identity Services Integration
Centralizes user and device identity management for consistent policy application across the network.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Requires stringent security and compliance controls to protect sensitive financial data and adhere to regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Needs robust network security and access control to comply with HIPAA regulations and safeguard patient health information.
Retail & Hospitality
Manages numerous distributed locations (stores, hotels) requiring consistent network policy enforcement and secure guest access.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Operates complex networks with both IT and OT systems, necessitating secure segmentation and access control to protect operational technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a perpetual license?
A perpetual license grants you the right to use the software indefinitely. Unlike subscription licenses, there are no recurring fees for the license itself, though support and maintenance may be separate.
What does 'VNF' mean?
VNF stands for Virtual Network Function. It means the network service, in this case Cisco Identity Services Engine, is virtualized and can run on standard server hardware rather than dedicated physical appliances.
What is the difference between this and a subscription license?
A perpetual license is a one-time purchase for ongoing use, while a subscription license is paid for over a specific term (e.g., annually) and requires renewal to continue usage and support.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.