Cisco NSO ORC for 400 Small Virtual Network Functions
This Cisco NSO ORC license enables the management of up to 400 small virtual network functions, streamlining network automation for your business operations.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to Cisco NSO ORC capabilities.
- Capacity: Enables management and automation for up to 400 small virtual network functions.
- Value: Ensures compliance and unlocks advanced network automation features.
- Platform: Software license for Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO).
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco NSO ORC license provides subscription-based access to automate and manage up to 400 small virtual network functions (VNFs). It unlocks the full potential of Cisco's Network Services Orchestrator, enabling sophisticated network programmability and service assurance for complex IT environments.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates into existing network infrastructure, allowing for centralized control and automated provisioning of network services. It supports businesses looking to reduce operational overhead while maintaining enterprise-grade network agility.
- Automated Provisioning: Streamline the deployment and configuration of network services.
- Service Assurance: Ensure network services meet defined performance and compliance standards.
- Network Programmability: Gain granular control over network devices and services through software.
- Scalable Capacity: Manage up to 400 small virtual network functions under a single license.
- Subscription Value: Benefit from continuous updates and access to the latest features.
Empower your IT team with advanced automation and control, delivering enterprise-grade network management without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Automate Network Service Deployment
Enable teams to rapidly deploy and configure new network services and virtual network functions. Streamline the entire service lifecycle from provisioning to de-provisioning, reducing manual intervention and time to market.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, multi-vendor networks, virtualized infrastructure
Ensure Network Configuration Compliance
Automate the validation of network device configurations against defined policies and regulatory standards. Protect against configuration drift and ensure continuous compliance across your virtualized network functions.
regulated industries, security-conscious organizations, audited environments, IT governance frameworks
Streamline Network Operations Management
Centralize the management and orchestration of up to 400 small virtual network functions from a single platform. Reduce operational complexity and improve the efficiency of your IT operations team.
distributed IT infrastructure, large-scale virtual deployments, complex service chains, centralized IT control
Key Features
Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO)
Provides a unified, programmable interface to manage network devices and services, simplifying complex network operations.
Orchestration and Compliance (ORC)
Enables automated service provisioning and ensures network configurations adhere to predefined policies and compliance mandates.
Virtual Network Function (VNF) Management
Specifically designed to manage and automate the lifecycle of virtualized network functions, supporting modern network architectures.
Subscription Licensing
Offers flexible, ongoing access to software features and updates, aligning costs with operational needs and ensuring access to the latest innovations.
Capacity for 400 Small VNFs
Provides sufficient scale for mid-sized deployments or specific functional areas requiring extensive VNF management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent compliance and high availability for its network services, making automated orchestration and configuration compliance critical for regulatory adherence and operational stability.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain secure, reliable, and compliant networks to protect sensitive patient data and ensure uninterrupted critical services, benefiting from automated VNF management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments increasingly rely on networked systems for automation and control, demanding robust, secure, and efficiently managed network functions to support operational technology (OT) and IT convergence.
Telecommunications & Service Providers
While Zent does not sell to other service providers, companies within this sector that utilize IT for their own operations (e.g., internal IT departments of large telcos) benefit from advanced VNF orchestration for managing their own service delivery platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NSO ORC?
Cisco NSO ORC (Network Services Orchestrator Orchestration and Compliance) is a software solution that automates the deployment, configuration, and compliance of network services and devices. It allows for programmability and centralized management of network infrastructure.
What are Virtual Network Functions (VNFs)?
Virtual Network Functions are software implementations of network functions (like firewalls, routers, or load balancers) that run on standard IT infrastructure, rather than on dedicated hardware appliances. This license specifically supports managing up to 400 small VNFs.
What does a subscription license entail?
A subscription license provides access to the software and its features for a defined period, typically including ongoing support, maintenance, and updates. This model offers flexibility and ensures you always have access to the latest capabilities.
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.