Cisco MSX Cloud Connect Service Package - Small VNF
The Cisco MSX Cloud Connect Service Package provides essential software support and subscription for small VNF deployments, ensuring your network connectivity remains operational and compliant for one year.
- Access to Software Support: Entitlement to Cisco's technical support for the licensed software, ensuring prompt resolution of issues.
- Coverage for Small VNF Deployments: Specifically designed for VNF instances with bandwidth up to 50 Mbps, optimizing resource allocation.
- Protection Against Operational Gaps: Subscription model guarantees continuous access to software features and updates, preventing service interruptions.
- Entitlement to Compliance: Maintain regulatory and operational compliance through licensed and supported software, avoiding penalties and downtime.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco MSX Cloud Connect Service Package is a one-year subscription providing software support for small Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) with bandwidth up to 50 Mbps. It ensures your business has the necessary licensing and ongoing support to operate critical network services connected to the cloud.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this service fits into environments that utilize virtualized network functions for cloud connectivity. It supports businesses looking to maintain enterprise-grade network operations without the associated overhead.
- Subscription-Based Licensing: Provides predictable costs and continuous access to software features and updates.
- Software Support Included: Guarantees access to Cisco's technical assistance for issue resolution and guidance.
- Optimized for Small VNFs: Tailored for VNF deployments requiring up to 50 Mbps bandwidth, ensuring efficient resource utilization.
- Cloud Connectivity Enablement: Facilitates secure and reliable connections between your on-premises network and cloud services.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain adherence to industry regulations and internal IT policies through licensed software.
This Cisco service package is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing reliable, supported cloud connectivity for their virtualized network functions.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Cloud Connectivity for Business Applications
Enable teams to establish secure and reliable connections between their on-premises infrastructure and cloud-based applications. Streamline the integration of virtual network functions to support critical business operations and data access.
businesses with cloud-dependent applications, organizations utilizing hybrid cloud strategies, teams managing remote workforce access, companies requiring secure data transfer
Maintain Software Compliance and Support
Automate the process of staying compliant with software licensing requirements for virtual network functions. Ensure continuous access to vendor support for timely issue resolution and software updates, reducing operational risks.
companies with strict IT governance policies, businesses operating in regulated industries, organizations seeking to minimize software-related vulnerabilities, IT departments managing multiple virtualized services
Optimize Network Performance for Small VNFs
Streamline the deployment and management of virtual network functions designed for specific bandwidth requirements. Ensure optimal performance and resource utilization for VNFs operating within the 0-50 Mbps range.
businesses with segmented network needs, organizations scaling cloud services, IT teams managing branch office connectivity, companies focused on cost-effective network solutions
Key Features
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides a defined period of access to software features and support, allowing for predictable budgeting and planning.
Software Support Included
Ensures access to Cisco's technical expertise for troubleshooting and issue resolution, minimizing downtime.
Small VNF Bandwidth (0-50 Mbps)
Optimizes resource allocation and cost for smaller-scale virtual network function deployments.
Platform Licensing
Unlocks specific capabilities and ensures compliance for the Cisco MSX platform.
Cloud Connect Service
Facilitates secure and reliable connectivity to cloud environments for business operations.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and reliable network connectivity to handle sensitive data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making supported cloud connection services essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain HIPAA compliance and ensure continuous availability of patient data and systems, necessitating robust and supported network infrastructure for cloud-based services.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information and depend on uninterrupted access to case management and communication tools, requiring secure and reliable cloud connectivity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers increasingly rely on cloud-connected IoT devices and operational technology (OT) for efficiency, requiring stable and supported network links to manage production and supply chain data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco MSX Cloud Connect?
Cisco MSX Cloud Connect is a service package that provides software licensing and support for virtual network functions (VNFs) used to connect your business to cloud services. This specific package is for small VNFs with bandwidth up to 50 Mbps and includes one year of subscription and support.
Who is this service package intended for?
This package is designed for SMB and mid-market businesses that use IT for their own operations and require supported cloud connectivity for their virtualized network functions. It is suitable for IT Managers or IT Professionals managing these environments.
What does the software support cover?
The software support included in this package provides access to Cisco's technical assistance for issues related to the licensed software. This helps ensure your virtual network functions operate correctly and minimizes potential downtime.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.