Cisco NSO 5000 RTM Licenses for VNF, Per CPU Core
Unlock advanced network automation and orchestration with Cisco NSO 5000 RTM licenses, ensuring your Virtual Network Functions operate efficiently per CPU core.
- Access to Advanced Features: Gain entitlement to sophisticated network automation and orchestration capabilities within the Cisco NSO platform.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to licensing agreements and vendor requirements, avoiding service disruptions or penalties.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted access to critical network management software, vital for maintaining service uptime.
- Scalable Capacity: License is provisioned per CPU core, allowing for predictable scaling of network automation resources as your needs grow.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) 5000 Real-Time Monitoring (RTM) licenses, specifically licensed per CPU core for Virtual Network Functions (VNFs). These subscriptions enable enhanced visibility and management capabilities for your virtualized network infrastructure.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations, these licenses integrate into existing network management stacks. They are crucial for businesses that rely on automated network provisioning, configuration, and assurance for their own operational networks.
- Per CPU Core Licensing: Provides granular control and predictable cost based on the processing power dedicated to VNFs.
- Real-Time Monitoring (RTM): Unlocks enhanced visibility into the performance and status of network services and devices.
- VNF Support: Specifically designed to manage and orchestrate Virtual Network Functions within your network environment.
- Subscription Billing: Offers a predictable operational expense model for software access and updates.
- Cisco Ecosystem Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Cisco networking and management solutions.
This Cisco NSO licensing is essential for mid-market organizations seeking to automate and gain deeper insights into their virtualized network operations.
What This Enables
Enable Automated Network Provisioning
Enable teams to automate the deployment and configuration of network services across physical and virtual infrastructure. Streamline service delivery and reduce manual errors in network operations.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, multi-vendor networks, software-defined networking
Enhance Network Visibility and Assurance
Automate the collection and analysis of real-time network performance data for proactive issue detection. Streamline troubleshooting by providing immediate insights into network health and service status.
complex network topologies, performance-sensitive applications, service level agreement (SLA) driven operations, large-scale IT environments
Manage Virtual Network Function Lifecycle
Automate the entire lifecycle management of Virtual Network Functions, from deployment to updates and decommissioning. Streamline operations in virtualized and cloud-based network architectures.
NFV infrastructure, 5G network deployments, edge computing environments, telco cloud platforms
Key Features
Per CPU Core Licensing
Provides predictable cost and scalable capacity based on actual processing power utilized by VNFs.
Real-Time Monitoring (RTM)
Offers immediate insights into network performance and health, enabling faster issue resolution and proactive management.
VNF Orchestration Capabilities
Simplifies the management and automation of virtual network functions, crucial for modern, agile networks.
Subscription Model
Delivers a flexible, operational expense-based approach to software access, including updates and support.
Cisco NSO Platform
Integrates with a leading network automation platform, enhancing overall network management efficiency.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure networks with strict compliance and real-time performance monitoring to manage trading platforms and sensitive data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on robust, always-on network connectivity for patient care systems and must adhere to stringent data privacy regulations like HIPAA.
Telecommunications & Utilities
These sectors are at the forefront of network virtualization and automation, heavily relying on VNFs and orchestration for service delivery and operational efficiency.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments increasingly use connected devices and automated processes, requiring reliable and performant networks that can be efficiently managed and monitored.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NSO 5000 RTM licensing?
Cisco NSO 5000 RTM licenses are subscriptions for the Network Services Orchestrator platform, providing real-time monitoring capabilities for Virtual Network Functions (VNFs). They are licensed per CPU core.
Who is the typical buyer for these licenses?
The typical buyer is an IT Manager or IT Professional in a mid-market company responsible for managing and automating their organization's network infrastructure for their own business operations.
What is the benefit of per CPU core licensing?
Per CPU core licensing allows for cost-effective scaling. You pay for the processing power your VNFs actually consume, ensuring efficient resource allocation and predictable expenses.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.