Cisco MSX SD-BRANCH - MED 3RD PARTY VNF
This Cisco MSX SD-BRANCH platform license enables third-party virtual network functions for medium-sized deployments, providing essential network services.
- Access to: Advanced network virtualization and third-party VNF integration for enhanced branch capabilities.
- Coverage for: Medium-sized branch deployments requiring sophisticated network services and management.
- Protection against: Network service limitations and vendor lock-in by enabling flexible VNF deployment.
- Entitlement to: Continued access to Cisco's SD-BRANCH platform features and software updates.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco MSX SD-BRANCH - MED 3RD PARTY VNF license is a subscription-based platform software entitlement designed for medium-sized branch deployments. It unlocks the capability to integrate and manage third-party virtual network functions (VNFs) on the Cisco SD-BRANCH platform, enhancing network agility and service delivery.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to extend their branch network's functionality beyond standard routing and security. It fits within a broader SD-WAN strategy, allowing businesses to deploy specialized network services like advanced firewalls, WAN optimization, or secure web gateways as VNFs.
- Platform Enablement: Grants the right to deploy and manage third-party VNFs on the Cisco SD-BRANCH platform.
- Scalability: Designed for medium-sized branch environments, offering appropriate capacity and feature sets.
- Flexibility: Allows integration of best-of-breed VNFs from various vendors to meet specific business needs.
- Subscription Model: Provides predictable operational expenses with a recurring subscription billing structure.
- Compliance and Features: Ensures access to necessary software features and supports compliance requirements through licensed functionality.
This Cisco license empowers SMB and mid-market teams to build more dynamic and capable branch networks without the overhead of traditional hardware.
What This Enables
Enable advanced security services
Enable teams to deploy virtualized next-generation firewalls or intrusion prevention systems as VNFs. Streamline security policy enforcement across multiple branch locations from a central platform.
distributed workforce, multi-site operations, centralized IT management, cloud-first strategy
Optimize WAN traffic and performance
Streamline the deployment of WAN optimization controllers or application-aware routing VNFs. Automate the delivery of high-performance network services to critical business applications.
performance-sensitive applications, remote office connectivity, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive workflows
Integrate specialized network functions
Automate the integration of specialized VNFs such as secure web gateways or SD-WAN overlay services. Support teams to quickly adapt branch network capabilities to evolving business requirements.
compliance-driven deployments, dynamic service needs, IT modernization initiatives, branch office consolidation
Key Features
Third-Party VNF Support
Allows integration of best-of-breed virtual network functions from various vendors to meet specific business needs.
Subscription Licensing
Provides predictable operational expenses and ensures continuous access to software updates and support.
Medium Branch Deployment Scope
Tailored capacity and feature set for organizations with medium-sized branch office requirements.
SD-BRANCH Platform Integration
Leverages Cisco's robust SD-BRANCH architecture for unified management and orchestration.
Network Agility
Enables rapid deployment and modification of network services at the branch edge.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require secure, reliable, and compliant network services for sensitive data transmission and transaction processing, making VNF integration for advanced security and performance crucial.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses often operate numerous distributed locations needing consistent network performance, advanced security for customer data, and the flexibility to deploy specialized services like point-of-sale or guest Wi-Fi management.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to strict data privacy regulations (like HIPAA) and ensure high availability for critical patient care systems, benefiting from VNFs for enhanced security and reliable connectivity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations require robust and secure networks to manage production lines, IoT devices, and supply chain logistics, often benefiting from specialized VNFs for network segmentation and performance optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a VNF?
A Virtual Network Function (VNF) is a software implementation of a network function that can run on standard IT infrastructure. This license allows you to run VNFs from vendors other than Cisco on the Cisco SD-BRANCH platform.
What does 'MED' signify in the product title?
MED typically indicates a medium deployment size or scope, suggesting this license is appropriate for organizations with a certain number of branches or users, balancing cost and capability.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This product is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay a recurring fee for its use, which typically includes software updates and support.
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.