Cisco MSX SD-Branch Large 3rd Party VNF Advantage Subscription, 3 Year
This Cisco subscription provides 3 years of Advantage licensing for your large 3rd party SD-Branch VNFs, enabling advanced network capabilities for businesses with over 1001 Mbps throughput.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock enhanced network management, security, and application performance capabilities for your virtual network functions.
- Extended License Term: Secure your network infrastructure with a 3-year subscription, ensuring continuous access to software updates and support.
- Compliance and Stability: Maintain regulatory compliance and operational stability by staying current with Cisco's validated software releases.
- Scalable Throughput: Supports high-demand environments with throughputs exceeding 1001 Mbps, ideal for large branch operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco subscription license provides 3 years of Advantage tier access for third-party virtual network functions (VNFs) deployed on Cisco SD-Branch platforms, supporting high throughput environments of 1001+ Mbps. It unlocks advanced features and ensures ongoing software updates and support for critical network operations.
Designed for businesses requiring robust and scalable network solutions, this license is utilized by IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies. It integrates into existing Cisco SD-Branch deployments, enhancing the capabilities of virtualized network services at larger branch locations.
- Advantage Tier Features: Gain access to premium software features for enhanced network control and visibility.
- Third-Party VNF Support: Enables the deployment and management of approved third-party virtual network functions.
- High Throughput Capacity: Certified for environments requiring over 1001 Mbps of network throughput.
- 3-Year Subscription Term: Provides long-term software access and support, simplifying budget planning.
- Platform Licensing: A software-based license that activates specific capabilities on compatible Cisco hardware.
This Cisco Advantage subscription is the ideal choice for mid-market organizations seeking to maximize their SD-Branch investment with advanced VNF capabilities and extended support.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Virtualization
Enable teams to deploy and manage sophisticated third-party virtual network functions on their Cisco SD-Branch infrastructure. Streamline the integration of specialized security or application acceleration VNFs to meet specific business needs.
organizations deploying virtual appliances, businesses managing complex branch networks, teams requiring specialized network services, companies with high-speed internet requirements
Ensure Software Compliance and Currency
Automate the process of maintaining up-to-date software for critical network functions, ensuring compliance with security standards and vendor support policies. Protect against operational disruptions caused by using unsupported or outdated software versions.
businesses with strict compliance mandates, organizations prioritizing network stability, IT departments managing diverse software stacks, companies with extended hardware lifecycles
Scale Network Performance
Support high-demand branch locations by licensing network functions capable of handling over 1001 Mbps throughput. Streamline operations by ensuring the underlying platform can accommodate significant data traffic and user activity.
organizations with large user bases, businesses with high-bandwidth applications, companies operating in data-intensive sectors, teams managing multiple high-traffic sites
Key Features
Advantage Tier Licensing
Access to premium features for enhanced network control, security, and application performance optimization.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and support for an extended period.
Support for 1001+ Mbps Throughput
Ensures the platform can handle high-bandwidth demands for large or busy branch locations.
Third-Party VNF Enablement
Allows the deployment and integration of approved virtual network functions from other vendors.
Cisco SD-Branch Platform Compatibility
Designed to integrate seamlessly with compatible Cisco SD-Branch hardware for enhanced network capabilities.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and reliable network connectivity to handle sensitive data and meet strict regulatory compliance standards for transaction processing and data integrity.
Retail & Hospitality
These sectors often operate numerous branch locations with high traffic volumes, requiring scalable network solutions to support point-of-sale systems, customer Wi-Fi, and inventory management across many sites.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need robust, secure, and compliant networks to manage patient data (HIPAA) and ensure uninterrupted access to critical applications for medical staff across clinics and facilities.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand resilient network infrastructure to support operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, ensuring high availability for production systems and data flow.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a VNF?
A Virtual Network Function (VNF) is a software-based implementation of a network function that can run on standard IT infrastructure. This license enables third-party VNFs on Cisco SD-Branch platforms.
What does the 'Advantage' tier include?
The Advantage tier typically includes advanced features for network management, security, and performance optimization beyond basic functionality. Specific features are detailed in Cisco's product documentation.
Is this license tied to specific hardware?
This is a software license for Cisco SD-Branch platforms. While it enables VNFs on compatible Cisco hardware, the license itself is software-based and tied to the subscription term.
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.