Cisco NSO RTM License - 30 Medium VNF - 3 Year Enhanced Subscription
This Cisco NSO RTM license provides a 3-year enhanced subscription for network automation, supporting up to 30 medium virtual network functions.
- License Term: Subscription for 3 years, ensuring continuous access to advanced network automation capabilities.
- Capacity: Supports up to 30 medium-sized Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) for scalable network management.
- Enhanced Features: Unlocks advanced functionalities for greater control, visibility, and automation within your network infrastructure.
- Compliance & Operation: Ensures your network automation tools remain current and compliant with vendor support and feature updates.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco NSO RTM License with Enhanced subscription provides the software and support necessary to deploy and manage network automation for a defined capacity of virtual network functions. This specific offering covers 30 medium VNFs over a 3-year term, including access to enhanced features and ongoing vendor support.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market organizations that utilize Cisco's Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) platform. It integrates into environments where network agility, automated provisioning, and configuration management are critical for efficient IT operations and service delivery.
- Network Automation: Enables automated provisioning, configuration, and management of network services across diverse network devices and domains.
- VNF Support: Specifically licenses the orchestration of up to 30 medium-sized Virtual Network Functions (VNFs).
- Enhanced Subscription: Includes access to advanced features, software updates, and critical security patches for the duration of the term.
- 3-Year Term: Provides predictable budgeting and continuous access to licensed capabilities for three years.
- Vendor Support: Entitles the organization to Cisco's technical support for the licensed software.
This Cisco NSO license is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to automate network operations and improve service agility without the overhead of enterprise-scale deployments.
What This Enables
Automate Network Service Provisioning
Enable teams to automate the deployment and configuration of new network services and changes across their infrastructure. Streamline the process of bringing new services online, reducing manual intervention and time to market.
On-premises data centers, Hybrid cloud environments, Multi-vendor network infrastructure, IT automation initiatives
Streamline Network Configuration Management
Automate the enforcement of network configurations and policies across all managed devices and VNFs. Streamline compliance checks and remediation, ensuring network consistency and reducing the risk of misconfigurations.
Regulated industries, Large device fleets, Centralized IT management, Change control processes
Automate VNF Lifecycle Management
Enable teams to automate the entire lifecycle of virtual network functions, from deployment and scaling to updates and decommissioning. Automate VNF onboarding and management to improve operational efficiency.
NFV deployments, Cloud-native applications, Service provider environments, Dynamic resource allocation
Key Features
Network Services Orchestrator (NSO)
Provides a single platform to automate network configuration and service provisioning across multi-vendor environments.
Virtual Network Function (VNF) Support
Enables the management and orchestration of virtualized network functions, crucial for modern network architectures.
3-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and support for an extended period.
Enhanced Subscription
Unlocks advanced features and ensures access to the latest software versions and critical security patches.
Cisco TAC Support
Provides access to expert technical assistance for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and compliant network operations to manage sensitive data and ensure continuous service availability for trading and customer transactions.
Telecommunications & Service Providers
Service providers rely on network automation to efficiently deploy and manage complex network services and virtualized functions for their customers.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, compliant, and always-on networks to support critical patient care systems and sensitive medical data.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from automated network management to ensure the reliability and security of operational technology (OT) and IT systems supporting production.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NSO?
Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) is a software platform that automates network configuration and service provisioning. It provides a unified, vendor-agnostic way to manage network devices and services.
What does 'RTM' mean in the license title?
RTM typically stands for 'Ready for Manufacturing' or 'Ready to Manufacture', but in the context of software licensing, it often signifies a standard, deployable version of the software ready for customer use.
What is a Virtual Network Function (VNF)?
A Virtual Network Function (VNF) is an implementation of a network function (like a firewall, router, or load balancer) that runs as software on standard IT infrastructure, rather than on dedicated hardware appliances.
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.