Cisco SD-Branch Large 3rd Party VNF Platform License
This Cisco SD-Branch platform license enables advanced network management for large third-party virtual network functions, ensuring your business operations remain compliant and efficient.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to Cisco SD-Branch capabilities for third-party VNFs.
- Feature Access: Unlocks advanced routing, security, and application visibility for large branch deployments.
- Compliance: Ensures your network infrastructure meets regulatory and operational standards.
- Continued Operation: Provides ongoing access to software updates and essential network services.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco SD-Branch platform license provides subscription-based access to manage third-party virtual network functions (VNFs) within large branch office environments. It is designed to unlock advanced capabilities for routing, security, and application performance monitoring, ensuring your distributed network operates at peak efficiency.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market and enterprise companies utilize this license to deploy and manage sophisticated network services at scale. It integrates with existing Cisco infrastructure, allowing for centralized control and policy enforcement across numerous locations, supporting business-critical applications and user connectivity.
- Scalable Management: Supports large branch deployments with 1001+ employee capacity.
- Third-Party VNF Support: Enables integration and management of diverse virtual network functions.
- Subscription Licensing: Offers flexible, recurring access to platform features and updates.
- Enhanced Visibility: Provides deep insights into application performance and network traffic.
- Centralized Control: Simplifies policy management and network configuration across multiple sites.
This Cisco SD-Branch license is the ideal solution for mid-market and enterprise organizations seeking to optimize their large branch network infrastructure with advanced, centrally managed virtual services.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Branch Network Services
Enable teams to deploy and manage critical third-party virtual network functions at large branch locations. Streamline the integration of security, routing, and application optimization services for enhanced network performance.
distributed workforce, multi-site operations, centralized IT management, hybrid cloud environments
Streamline VNF Lifecycle Management
Streamline the deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of third-party virtual network functions across numerous branch sites. Automate policy enforcement and ensure consistent service delivery.
large-scale network deployments, standardized branch IT, remote site management, infrastructure modernization
Automate Network Policy Enforcement
Automate network policy enforcement and security configurations for third-party VNFs within the SD-Branch framework. Ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
compliance-driven organizations, security-focused IT teams, regulated industries, operational efficiency initiatives
Key Features
Subscription-based licensing
Provides flexible, ongoing access to the latest Cisco SD-Branch features and support without large upfront capital expenditure.
Support for large branch deployments (1001+)
Scales to meet the demanding network requirements of significant branch office sizes and user counts.
Third-party VNF enablement
Allows integration of specialized virtual network functions from various vendors, offering flexibility in network design.
Centralized management platform
Simplifies network operations by providing a single pane of glass for configuration, monitoring, and policy management across distributed sites.
Enhanced security and compliance features
Helps maintain a secure network posture and meet regulatory requirements through consistent policy application.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure, reliable, and compliant networks to protect sensitive data and ensure continuous operations, making advanced SD-Branch capabilities essential.
Retail & Hospitality
Large retail chains and hospitality groups with numerous distributed locations need centralized management and consistent network performance to support point-of-sale systems, guest Wi-Fi, and inventory management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations often have large, complex branch facilities requiring robust network connectivity and security to manage operational technology (OT) and IT systems efficiently.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers operate under strict regulatory compliance (like HIPAA) and demand high availability for critical patient care systems, necessitating secure and reliable network infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco SD-Branch?
Cisco SD-Branch is a solution that uses software-defined networking (SDN) principles to simplify and automate the management of branch office networks. It enables the deployment of virtual network functions (VNFs) for services like routing, security, and WAN optimization.
What does 'LRG 3RD PARTY VNF' mean in the product title?
LRG refers to 'Large' capacity, indicating this license is for branch sites supporting 1001+ users. 3RD PARTY VNF means the license is for managing virtual network functions provided by vendors other than Cisco.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This product is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay a recurring fee for access to the software and its features for a defined term.
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.