Cisco SD-Branch Advantage 3-Year Subscription
This 3-year Cisco SD-Branch Advantage subscription unlocks advanced network management and security features for your business edge.
- License Term: Enjoy 3 years of continuous access to Cisco's Advantage software features and support.
- Capacity: Supports branch networks requiring 51-1000 Mbps throughput.
- Feature Access: Unlocks enhanced security, application optimization, and network visibility capabilities.
- Compliance: Ensures your network infrastructure remains up-to-date with vendor-supported software.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco SD-Branch Advantage subscription provides a 3-year license for virtual network functions (VNFs) designed for medium-sized branch deployments. This license enables advanced features for secure, optimized, and reliable network operations at the edge.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to manage distributed network locations. It integrates into existing Cisco Meraki or Catalyst SD-WAN environments, providing essential capabilities for network segmentation, application performance, and threat defense.
- Advanced Security: Integrates next-generation firewall capabilities and intrusion prevention.
- Application Optimization: Prioritizes business-critical applications for improved user experience.
- Centralized Management: Simplifies network configuration and policy enforcement from a single pane of glass.
- Network Visibility: Provides deep insights into network traffic and application performance.
- 3-Year Term: Offers predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and support.
This Cisco SD-Branch Advantage license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking enhanced network control and security without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Security Features
Enable teams to deploy next-generation firewall and intrusion prevention capabilities at the branch edge. Streamline the enforcement of security policies across distributed locations to protect sensitive business data.
distributed offices, remote sites, multi-location businesses, branch network deployments
Optimize Application Performance
Streamline network traffic management by prioritizing critical business applications like VoIP and video conferencing. Automate the delivery of a superior user experience for employees accessing cloud-based services.
performance-sensitive operations, cloud-dependent workflows, user experience focused IT, business continuity planning
Enhance Network Visibility and Control
Enable IT professionals to gain deep insights into network traffic patterns and application usage. Automate the monitoring of network health and performance to proactively identify and resolve potential issues.
IT operations management, network monitoring, performance troubleshooting, proactive IT support
Key Features
Cisco SD-Branch VNF
Provides advanced network functions for branch locations on compatible hardware.
Advantage Tier Features
Unlocks enhanced security, application optimization, and visibility capabilities.
3-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable budgeting and continuous access to software features and support.
51-1000 Mbps Throughput Support
Scales to meet the bandwidth needs of medium-sized branch offices.
Virtual Network Function (VNF)
Allows for flexible deployment on virtualized infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance to protect sensitive customer data and adhere to strict regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain HIPAA compliance and ensure the secure, reliable transmission of patient data across distributed locations.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses need secure networks for point-of-sale systems and guest Wi-Fi, while optimizing application performance for customer-facing services.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle confidential client information and require secure, high-performance networks to support critical business operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco SD-Branch?
Cisco SD-Branch is a solution that uses software-defined networking (SDN) principles to simplify and optimize the management of branch office networks. It allows for centralized control, enhanced security, and improved application performance.
What does the 'Advantage' tier include?
The Advantage tier typically includes advanced security features like next-generation firewalling and intrusion prevention, along with enhanced application visibility and optimization capabilities beyond the standard offering.
What hardware is this license compatible with?
This license is designed for Cisco's SD-Branch platforms, often running on Cisco Catalyst 8000 series routers or other compatible virtualized network function (VNF) hosting environments. Specific compatibility should be verified.
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.