Cisco NCS 5500 L3VPN Software License
This Cisco NCS 5500 L3VPN software license unlocks advanced routing features for your network infrastructure, ensuring enhanced connectivity and traffic management.
- Feature Access: Gain entitlement to sophisticated Layer 3 Virtual Private Network functionalities.
- Network Scalability: Support for complex routing policies and large-scale VPN deployments.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamline network segmentation and traffic engineering for improved performance.
- Compliance & Security: Maintain secure, isolated network paths essential for business operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription license for Cisco's Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500 series, specifically enabling advanced Layer 3 Virtual Private Network (L3VPN) features. It provides the necessary software entitlements to configure and operate complex VPN services on compatible NCS 5500 hardware, such as the NCS-55A2-MOD/HD base chassis.
This license is designed for IT professionals and network engineers within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for building and managing sophisticated network infrastructures. It is crucial for environments requiring secure, segmented network connectivity, such as multi-tenant data centers, service provider edge deployments, or large enterprise WANs where advanced routing capabilities are paramount.
- Advanced Routing: Enables sophisticated L3VPN features for complex network segmentation.
- Scalable Performance: Supports large-scale VPN deployments and high-performance routing.
- Network Security: Facilitates the creation of secure, isolated network paths.
- Traffic Management: Allows for granular control over traffic flow and network optimization.
- Subscription-Based: Provides access to features on a recurring billing cycle, ensuring up-to-date software.
This Cisco license is the ideal solution for businesses needing to enhance their network routing capabilities without the overhead of enterprise-grade hardware procurement.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Segmentation
Enable teams to create isolated network segments for different applications or tenant groups, enhancing security and performance. Streamline the deployment of complex routing policies across your network infrastructure.
data center networking, enterprise WAN, service provider edge, multi-tenant environments
Secure Inter-Site Connectivity
Streamline the establishment of secure and private connections between multiple business locations or cloud environments. Automate the configuration of VPN tunnels to ensure data integrity and confidentiality during transit.
distributed organizations, hybrid cloud deployments, remote workforce support, secure data exchange
Optimize Traffic Engineering
Enable teams to implement sophisticated traffic engineering policies for better network performance and resource utilization. Automate the routing of traffic along optimal paths to reduce latency and improve application responsiveness.
high-performance computing, real-time data processing, critical application delivery, network optimization initiatives
Key Features
Layer 3 VPN Support
Enables the creation of secure, private network connections over a shared infrastructure, essential for multi-site organizations.
Scalable Routing Engine
Supports complex routing tables and policies, allowing your network to grow with your business demands.
Subscription Licensing
Provides access to the latest features and software updates on a predictable, recurring basis.
Cisco NCS 5500 Series Integration
Designed to work seamlessly with specific Cisco NCS 5500 hardware, ensuring optimal performance and compatibility.
Network Segmentation
Allows for the isolation of different network traffic types, enhancing security and simplifying management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and segmented networks to protect sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain HIPAA compliance, necessitating secure data transmission and network segmentation to protect patient health information (PHI).
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require robust and reliable network connectivity for operational technology (OT) systems, with L3VPNs enabling secure communication between distributed facilities.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups with multiple locations need secure and efficient ways to connect point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and corporate networks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Layer 3 VPN?
A Layer 3 VPN (L3VPN) is a virtual private network that operates at the network layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model. It allows for the creation of secure, private connections between different sites or users over a public or shared network infrastructure, using IP routing.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco NCS 5500 series routers, including models like the NCS-55A2-MOD/HD base chassis. It is a platform license that enables features on the router itself.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license is sold on a subscription basis, meaning you pay a recurring fee for its use, typically annually or multi-annually. This model ensures you have access to ongoing 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.