Cisco PGW S6B Authorization License
This Cisco PGW S6B Authorization license enables essential network functions for your business, ensuring compliance and operational continuity.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to critical PGW authorization features.
- Billing Model: Ongoing subscription ensures continuous access and updates.
- Platform Applicability: Designed for Cisco's Packet Gateway (PGW) platforms.
- Key Value: Maintains regulatory compliance and unlocks vital network capabilities.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco PGW S6B Authorization license provides essential subscription-based software capabilities for your Cisco Packet Gateway (PGW) platform. It unlocks specific authorization functions per Access Point Name (APN), Radio Access Technology (RAT), and system-wide, ensuring your network adheres to critical operational and regulatory standards.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market and enterprise organizations utilize this licensing to maintain compliance and ensure the proper functioning of their mobile core network infrastructure. It integrates directly with existing Cisco PGW hardware, providing a necessary software layer for advanced network control and security.
- Enhanced Network Control: Authorizes specific network access policies per APN and RAT.
- Subscription Assurance: Continuous access to licensed features and potential software updates.
- Compliance Enablement: Meets specific regulatory and carrier requirements for network authorization.
- System-Wide Functionality: Applies authorization rules across the entire PGW system.
- Scalable Operations: Supports evolving network demands through licensed capabilities.
This Cisco licensing is ideal for mid-market and enterprise businesses needing to ensure granular control and compliance within their core network infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Granular Network Access Control
Enable teams to define and enforce specific network access policies based on Access Point Name (APN) and Radio Access Technology (RAT). Streamline the management of user and device connectivity to the core network.
mobile core network, cellular infrastructure, telecommunications services, network policy enforcement
Ensure Regulatory and Carrier Compliance
Automate adherence to strict telecommunications regulations and carrier-specific requirements for network authorization. Maintain continuous compliance without manual oversight, reducing risk of penalties or service suspension.
telecom operations, network infrastructure management, compliance auditing, service provider environments
Support Diverse Network Configurations
Support complex network environments by enabling system-wide authorization that accounts for multiple APNs and RATs simultaneously. Streamline the configuration and management of varied connectivity scenarios.
multi-APN deployments, mixed RAT networks, advanced network architecture, scalable infrastructure
Key Features
S6B Authorization per APN
Allows for tailored access control based on the specific Access Point Name used by devices.
S6B Authorization per RAT
Enables differentiated authorization based on the Radio Access Technology (e.g., LTE, 5G) employed.
System-Wide Authorization
Ensures consistent authorization policies are applied across the entire Cisco PGW platform.
Subscription Licensing
Provides ongoing access to features and potential updates through a predictable billing model.
Cisco PGW Platform Compatibility
Designed to integrate seamlessly with Cisco's Packet Gateway hardware.
Industry Applications
Telecommunications & Mobile Carriers
Essential for mobile network operators to manage subscriber access, enforce data policies, and comply with regulatory mandates for network services.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Supports private cellular networks used in industrial settings for IoT devices and operational control, requiring specific authorization for secure data transmission.
Government & Public Sector
Enables secure and controlled network access for government agencies and public safety communications, often with strict compliance and authorization requirements.
Transportation & Logistics
Facilitates secure connectivity for fleet management, tracking, and operational data in logistics networks, where specific access controls are critical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco PGW S6B Authorization?
Cisco PGW S6B Authorization refers to the licensing and functionality that enables the Packet Gateway to manage and authorize network access requests based on specific parameters like APN and RAT, adhering to telecommunications standards.
What does 'per APN per RAT' mean for this license?
It means the license allows you to configure and enforce distinct authorization rules for each Access Point Name (APN) and each type of Radio Access Technology (RAT) your network supports, providing granular control over connectivity.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This license is offered on a subscription basis, meaning you pay a recurring fee for continuous access to the authorized features and potential software updates.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.