Cisco NSO RTM License for xSmall Physical Network Element
This Cisco NSO RTM license subscription provides essential network automation capabilities for xSmall physical network elements, ensuring operational continuity and compliance for your business.
- License Term: Annual subscription providing continuous access to Cisco NSO RTM features.
- Platform Coverage: Specifically designed for xSmall physical network elements within your infrastructure.
- Feature Access: Unlocks critical network automation and management capabilities for supported devices.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance and operational standards for your network.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is an annual subscription license for Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) Runtime Manager (RTM) specifically for xSmall physical network elements. It grants the necessary entitlements to operate and manage these network components through the NSO platform, ensuring they function within defined operational parameters and compliance frameworks.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to integrate and automate the management of their physical network infrastructure. It is essential for environments that rely on Cisco NSO for network programmability, configuration management, and service provisioning, fitting directly into their existing IT stack.
- Automated Network Management: Enables automated configuration, validation, and deployment across network devices.
- Compliance Enforcement: Helps enforce network configuration standards and audit trails for regulatory adherence.
- Operational Efficiency: Reduces manual effort and potential errors in network operations and maintenance.
- Scalable Management: Supports the integration and management of xSmall physical network elements within a larger NSO deployment.
- Subscription-Based Access: Provides continuous access to NSO RTM features and updates on an annual basis.
This Cisco NSO RTM license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to enhance their network automation and management capabilities for physical network elements.
What This Enables
Enable Automated Network Configuration
Enable teams to automate the deployment and management of configurations for xSmall physical network elements. Streamline network updates and reduce the risk of human error during manual configuration tasks.
on-premises data centers, distributed network closets, edge computing deployments, managed IT infrastructure
Ensure Network Compliance and Auditing
Streamline the process of maintaining network device compliance with organizational policies and industry regulations. Automate the generation of audit trails and configuration reports for easier compliance verification.
regulated business environments, IT governance frameworks, security-conscious organizations, hybrid cloud networks
Automate Network Service Provisioning
Automate the provisioning and lifecycle management of network services running on physical network elements. Accelerate service delivery and improve the consistency of network service deployments.
telecommunications service providers, enterprise network operations, IT service management integration, multi-vendor network environments
Key Features
Cisco NSO RTM Functionality
Provides the core capabilities for network automation and orchestration required for runtime management.
License for xSmall Physical Network Elements
Specifically grants the right to manage smaller physical network devices, optimizing licensing costs.
Annual Subscription Term
Ensures continuous access to features and support for a defined period, simplifying budgeting and planning.
Compliance and Audit Support
Facilitates adherence to internal policies and external regulations through automated configuration management and reporting.
Integration with Cisco NSO
Seamlessly fits into an existing Cisco NSO ecosystem, enhancing its management capabilities.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent compliance and high availability for their networks, making automated and auditable network management critical for regulatory adherence and operational stability.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain secure and compliant networks to protect sensitive patient data, necessitating robust automation for configuration management and auditability.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on stable and predictable network performance for operational technology (OT), benefiting from automated configuration and rapid recovery capabilities.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies operate under strict security mandates and compliance requirements, demanding precise control and auditable records for their network infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NSO RTM?
Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) Runtime Manager (RTM) is a component of Cisco NSO that enables the operational management and automation of network devices. It focuses on the execution and monitoring of network configurations and services.
What does 'xSmall Physical Network Element' refer to?
This designation typically refers to smaller, less complex physical network devices such as switches, routers, or access points that are part of a larger network infrastructure managed by Cisco NSO.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is an annual subscription license, providing access to the NSO RTM features for a one-year term. Renewal is required for continued use beyond the initial term.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.