Cisco Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) License
This Cisco Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) license enables advanced network policy control and charging for up to 1,000 sessions, ensuring efficient resource management and service delivery.
- Access to Advanced Policy Control: Gain granular control over network access, Quality of Service (QoS), and data usage policies for up to 1,000 concurrent sessions.
- Coverage for Charging Rules: Ensure accurate and compliant billing by defining and enforcing complex charging rules based on user, service, and network conditions.
- Protection against Service Degradation: Proactively manage network resources to prevent congestion and maintain optimal performance for critical applications and services.
- Entitlement to Feature Updates: Maintain compliance and leverage the latest network management capabilities through ongoing software updates and support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) license provides essential software capabilities for managing network access and charging policies. This specific license tier supports up to 1,000 concurrent sessions, enabling businesses to implement sophisticated control over how users access network services and how those services are billed.
This solution is designed for IT professionals and network administrators within small to mid-sized businesses who need to optimize network performance and ensure fair usage. It integrates into existing Cisco network infrastructures, providing a centralized point for policy enforcement and charging rule application.
- Centralized Policy Management: Define and enforce network access and service policies from a single console.
- Dynamic Charging Rules: Implement flexible and real-time charging mechanisms based on diverse service parameters.
- Session Capacity: Supports up to 1,000 concurrent user sessions.
- Network Resource Optimization: Improve network efficiency by controlling bandwidth and service access.
- Compliance and Reporting: Facilitate adherence to regulatory requirements and provide detailed usage reports.
This Cisco PCRF license offers SMB and mid-market organizations enterprise-grade network policy and charging capabilities without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable granular network access control
Enable teams to define and enforce specific access policies for different user groups or services. Streamline the management of who can access what network resources and when, improving security posture.
on-premises network infrastructure, private cloud deployments, hybrid cloud environments, managed network services
Implement dynamic service charging
Streamline the application of dynamic charging rules based on real-time network conditions and service usage. Automate billing processes and ensure accurate revenue capture for tiered or usage-based services.
telecommunications infrastructure, enterprise network services, IoT device management, content delivery networks
Optimize network resource allocation
Automate the allocation of network bandwidth and Quality of Service (QoS) based on predefined policies. Protect critical applications from network congestion and ensure a consistent user experience.
high-traffic network environments, VoIP and video conferencing services, business-critical application delivery, multi-tenant network architectures
Key Features
Policy Control Point (PCP)
Acts as the central decision-making entity for network access and service policies, ensuring consistent enforcement across the network.
Charging Rules Function (CRF)
Enables the definition and enforcement of complex charging rules, facilitating accurate and flexible billing models.
Session Management
Manages up to 1,000 concurrent sessions, providing scalable policy and charging for a defined user base.
Integration Capabilities
Designed to integrate with existing network elements like gateways and application servers for comprehensive control.
Subscription Licensing
Provides access to the software and ongoing support through a predictable billing model, simplifying budget management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require strict access controls and auditable transaction logs to meet stringent regulatory compliance and security standards for their network operations.
Telecommunications
Telecom operators rely on PCRF to manage subscriber access, enforce data plans, and implement complex charging mechanisms for various services and usage tiers.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies need robust security and policy enforcement to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with public sector IT mandates for network access.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain secure, compliant networks with auditable access controls to protect patient data (PHI) and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF)?
The Cisco PCRF is a network element that provides centralized policy and charging control. It allows organizations to define rules for how users access network services and how those services are billed.
What does '1K SESSIONS' mean in this license?
This license tier supports up to 1,000 concurrent user sessions. This defines the capacity for simultaneous active connections managed by the PCRF.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is valid for a defined term and includes ongoing access to software updates and support as part of the subscription.
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.