Cisco NSO Network Element Licensing - 1 Year Enhanced Support
This Cisco NSO platform license provides enhanced support for 10 large physical network elements over a one-year term, enabling advanced network automation and management.
- License Activation: Enables the use of Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) for managing up to 10 large physical network elements.
- Enhanced Support: Includes 1-year of enhanced technical support for continued operation and issue resolution.
- Platform Capability: Unlocks advanced network automation features within the Cisco NSO platform.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures proper licensing for network management tools, avoiding operational risks and potential fines.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco NSO RTM license provides the entitlement to operate Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) for managing up to 10 large physical network elements. It includes one year of enhanced technical support, ensuring access to critical updates and expert assistance for your network automation initiatives.
Designed for IT professionals and network managers within SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates into environments that rely on robust network infrastructure. It is essential for businesses looking to automate network configurations, deployments, and compliance checks across their physical network devices.
- Network Automation: Facilitates automated provisioning, configuration, and management of network devices.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports up to 10 large physical network elements within your infrastructure.
- Enhanced Support: Provides 1-year access to Cisco's enhanced technical support services.
- Compliance Management: Helps maintain network device compliance and configuration integrity.
- Operational Efficiency: Reduces manual effort and potential errors in network operations.
This Cisco NSO license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to professionalize their network operations through automation and reliable support.
What This Enables
Enable Automated Network Provisioning
Enable teams to automate the deployment and configuration of new network devices and services. Streamline the process of bringing new infrastructure online, reducing manual touchpoints and accelerating service delivery.
on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, distributed network locations
Streamline Network Configuration Management
Streamline the management of network device configurations across your organization. Automate compliance checks and configuration drift detection to maintain a secure and consistent network posture.
multi-vendor network environments, regulated industries, large-scale physical deployments
Automate Network Compliance and Audits
Automate the process of ensuring network devices adhere to security policies and regulatory standards. Reduce the burden of manual audits and maintain a clear audit trail for compliance purposes.
businesses with strict security mandates, organizations undergoing regular audits, IT departments managing critical infrastructure
Key Features
Cisco NSO Platform Access
Gain access to a powerful network automation and orchestration platform to manage your physical network elements.
Support for 10 Large Physical Network Elements
Manage a significant portion of your physical network infrastructure with a single license, providing clear capacity planning.
1-Year Enhanced Technical Support
Receive priority access to Cisco's technical expertise and software updates for uninterrupted operation and issue resolution.
Real-Time Monitoring (RTM) Capability
Monitor network device status and performance in real-time to proactively identify and address potential issues.
Subscription-Based Licensing
Benefit from a predictable operational expense model for your network management software.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent compliance and high availability for its network infrastructure, making automated configuration and monitoring essential for regulatory adherence and uninterrupted trading or client services.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial networks often involve complex, distributed physical devices that require consistent configuration and high uptime to ensure production continuity and operational efficiency.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain secure, compliant, and highly available networks to protect sensitive patient data and ensure critical medical systems remain operational.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies manage vast and complex IT infrastructures where standardization, security, and compliance are paramount, benefiting greatly from automated network management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NSO?
Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) is a software platform that automates network configuration, provisioning, and management across multi-vendor network devices. It helps organizations achieve greater agility and reduce operational costs.
What does 'XLARGE PHYSICAL NETWK ELEM' mean?
This refers to the type and scale of physical network devices that the license permits you to manage. 'XLARGE' typically indicates devices with significant processing power or port density, common in core network infrastructure.
What is included in 'ENHAN TS' (Enhanced Technical Support)?
Enhanced Technical Support generally includes access to advanced technical support resources, faster response times, and potentially software updates and bug fixes, ensuring your NSO environment remains operational and secure.
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.