Cisco NSO RTM License - 500 Physical Network Elements - 3 Year Subscription
This Cisco NSO RTM license provides advanced network automation capabilities for up to 500 small physical network elements, with a 3-year subscription term.
- License Term: Subscription for 3 years, ensuring continuous access to network automation features.
- Capacity: Supports up to 500 XSMALL physical network elements within your infrastructure.
- Functionality: Unlocks Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) capabilities for automated network management.
- Value: Maintain compliance and operational efficiency through standardized, automated network configurations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco NSO RTM license is a 3-year subscription that enables the use of Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) for managing and automating physical network elements. It specifically covers up to 500 XSMALL physical network devices, providing the necessary entitlements to integrate them into an automated network service lifecycle.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize Cisco NSO to streamline network operations, reduce manual configuration errors, and accelerate service delivery. This license fits into environments where network agility and consistent policy enforcement are critical for business operations, such as data centers or distributed enterprise networks.
- Automated Network Provisioning: Streamline the deployment of network services and configurations.
- Configuration Compliance: Ensure network devices adhere to defined standards and policies.
- Reduced Operational Overhead: Minimize manual tasks and potential for human error in network management.
- Service Lifecycle Management: Automate the entire lifecycle of network services from creation to retirement.
- Vendor Agnostic Orchestration: Manage diverse network devices from multiple vendors through a single platform.
This Cisco NSO license is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to enhance network agility and reduce operational costs through automation.
What This Enables
Enable Automated Network Service Deployment
Enable teams to automate the provisioning and configuration of network services across physical devices. Streamline the deployment of new network services and updates, reducing time to market and operational complexity.
on-premises data centers, distributed enterprise networks, hybrid cloud environments, network function virtualization
Ensure Network Configuration Compliance
Streamline the enforcement of network policies and configurations across all managed devices. Protect against configuration drift and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal standards.
regulated industries, multi-site organizations, security-conscious IT environments, compliance-driven operations
Automate Network Change Management
Automate routine network changes and updates, reducing the risk of human error and service disruption. Support complex network transformations and upgrades with predictable, repeatable processes.
organizations undergoing digital transformation, IT teams managing large device counts, environments requiring high network uptime, change-controlled IT operations
Key Features
Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO)
Provides a single platform to automate the entire network service lifecycle, from provisioning to decommissioning.
Physical Network Element Support
Enables management and automation of up to 500 small physical network devices within your infrastructure.
3-Year Subscription Term
Ensures continuous access to software features, updates, and support for an extended period, providing budget predictability.
Configuration Compliance
Helps maintain network device configurations in a desired state, reducing errors and ensuring adherence to policies.
Service Automation
Accelerates the delivery of network services and reduces manual effort, leading to increased operational efficiency.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Ensures high availability and compliance with strict regulatory requirements for financial transaction networks through automated, error-free configurations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Maintains critical network uptime and data integrity for patient care systems by automating network changes and ensuring consistent security policies.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Supports the reliable operation of industrial control systems and IoT devices by automating network configurations and ensuring network stability.
Retail & Hospitality
Enables rapid deployment and management of network services across distributed locations, supporting point-of-sale systems and guest Wi-Fi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NSO?
Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) is a network automation and programmability platform. It allows you to automate the entire lifecycle of network services across multi-vendor network devices.
What does 'RTM' stand for in the license name?
RTM typically stands for 'Ready for Manufacturing' or 'Release to Market', indicating a standard, production-ready software license.
What is an 'XSMALL PHYSICAL NETWORK ELEMENT'?
This refers to a classification of physical network devices that the license is designed to manage, likely smaller or less complex devices such as switches, routers, or firewalls within a defined size or capability category.
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.