Cisco IAP VNF Software License with 1 Year Support
This Cisco IAP VNF software license provides essential capabilities for your network infrastructure, including one year of critical support to ensure continuous operation.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock the full potential of your Cisco IAP VNF platform with necessary software capabilities.
- 1 Year of Essential Support: Benefit from vendor support for one year, ensuring timely assistance and issue resolution.
- Compliance and Stability: Maintain software compliance and operational stability with a legitimate, vendor-supported license.
- Scalable Network Operations: Supports environments ranging from 5,000 to 9,999 branches or small/medium sites for flexible deployment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a Cisco IAP (Intelligent Access Platform) Virtual Network Function (VNF) software license with a one-year support subscription. It enables specific functionalities and capacities for Cisco's virtual network solutions, ensuring your network operates with the latest features and vendor backing.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are deploying or managing Cisco virtual network functions. It integrates into existing network stacks, providing the necessary software entitlements and support for critical business operations.
- Software Entitlement: Grants the right to use specified Cisco IAP VNF software features.
- Vendor Support: Includes one year of technical support from Cisco for licensed software.
- Capacity Scaling: Licensed for environments supporting 5,000 to 9,999 branches or small/medium sites.
- Platform Flexibility: Applicable to Cisco's virtual network function deployments.
- Subscription Billing: Licensed on a subscription basis for predictable operational expenses.
Secure essential Cisco IAP VNF software capabilities and vendor support with this subscription, ideal for mid-market businesses managing complex network deployments.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Virtualization Features
Enable teams to deploy and manage advanced network services using Cisco's Intelligent Access Platform VNF capabilities. Streamline the delivery of network functions across distributed locations with licensed software.
virtualized network environments, distributed IT infrastructure, software-defined networking deployments, branch office connectivity
Ensure Software Compliance and Vendor Support
Streamline the process of maintaining software license compliance with Cisco. Automate the renewal of essential support, ensuring access to vendor expertise and timely issue resolution for critical network functions.
regulated business operations, IT asset management, risk mitigation strategies, ongoing operational stability
Support Large-Scale Branch or Site Deployments
Enable teams to scale their network operations to support environments with 5,000 to 9,999 branches or small/medium sites. Automate the deployment and management of virtual network functions across a wide geographic footprint.
multi-site organizations, distributed enterprise networks, large-scale IT rollouts, centralized network management
Key Features
Cisco IAP VNF Software License
Grants the right to use specific Cisco Intelligent Access Platform virtual network functions, enabling advanced network services.
1 Year Support Subscription
Provides access to Cisco technical support for one year, ensuring timely issue resolution and operational stability.
Support for 5K-9999 Branches/SM Sites
Scales to meet the needs of large distributed organizations with numerous branch or small/medium sites.
Subscription Billing Model
Offers predictable operational expenses with a recurring subscription for software and support.
Platform Licensing
Enables the core functionalities required for Cisco's virtual network function deployments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and reliable network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and ensure compliance with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on stable and scalable network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, demanding high availability to prevent production downtime.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain secure, compliant, and always-on networks to protect patient data (HIPAA) and ensure critical medical services are available.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses need robust network solutions to manage point-of-sale systems, customer Wi-Fi, and inventory across numerous locations, often requiring centralized management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Cisco IAP VNF license enable?
This license enables specific features and capacities for Cisco's Intelligent Access Platform Virtual Network Functions. It ensures your organization has the proper entitlements to operate these virtual network services.
What is covered by the 1-year support?
The 1-year support typically includes access to Cisco's technical support resources for troubleshooting, issue resolution, and potentially software updates or patches for the licensed VNF software.
Who is the target audience for this license?
This license is intended for businesses, particularly mid-market companies, that are deploying or managing Cisco virtual network functions. It is for organizations using IT for their own operations, not for resellers.
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.