Cisco SD-Branch Large 3rd Party VNF Software Support, 3 Year
This 3-year software subscription for Cisco SD-Branch large third-party VNFs provides essential support and updates, ensuring your branch network operates at peak performance.
- Access to Software Updates: Entitlement to the latest software releases, patches, and security fixes to maintain optimal performance and security.
- Technical Support: Coverage for technical issues, enabling prompt resolution and minimizing operational disruptions for your business.
- License Compliance: Ensures your organization remains compliant with Cisco's licensing terms, avoiding potential penalties or service interruptions.
- Extended Operational Lifespan: Protects your investment by guaranteeing continued support and access to necessary software resources for three years.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year software subscription and support license for Cisco SD-Branch solutions designed for large branch deployments supporting over 1001 Mbps throughput. It provides access to software updates, patches, and technical assistance, ensuring your virtual network functions are compliant and secure.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who manage their own network infrastructure. It integrates with Cisco's SD-Branch platform, enabling advanced network services at the branch edge.
- Enhanced Network Performance: Unlock the full potential of your SD-Branch with optimized software and continuous updates.
- Proactive Issue Resolution: Benefit from expert technical support to quickly address any software-related challenges.
- Security Posture Management: Stay ahead of threats with timely security patches and updates.
- Simplified Software Management: Streamline the process of acquiring and maintaining necessary software licenses.
- Cost-Effective Operations: Predictable subscription billing helps manage IT budgets effectively.
This Cisco software subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking reliable, supported network virtualization for their large branch locations.
What This Enables
Access to Software Updates and Patches
Enable teams to maintain the latest security patches and feature enhancements for their Cisco SD-Branch virtual network functions. Streamline the process of staying current with software releases to prevent vulnerabilities and ensure optimal performance.
organizations deploying virtual network functions, businesses managing distributed branch networks, IT teams responsible for network security, companies requiring continuous software updates
Continuous Technical Support
Automate issue resolution by providing access to Cisco's technical support for SD-Branch VNF software. Protect against operational disruptions by ensuring prompt assistance for any software-related challenges your business encounters.
businesses with critical branch operations, IT departments managing complex networks, organizations seeking to minimize downtime, companies prioritizing rapid issue resolution
License Compliance and Management
Ensure your organization remains compliant with Cisco's software licensing agreements for SD-Branch deployments. Streamline license management by consolidating support and entitlements under a single, predictable subscription.
companies undergoing IT audits, businesses with strict regulatory requirements, IT managers overseeing software assets, organizations standardizing on Cisco infrastructure
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable budgeting and ensures continuous software support and access for an extended period.
Support for Large Branch VNFs (1001+ MBPS)
Tailored for high-throughput branch environments, ensuring performance and stability for demanding network needs.
Third-Party VNF Compatibility
Enables integration and support for a wider range of virtual network functions, offering flexibility in your network design.
Software Support Entitlement
Guarantees access to software updates, patches, and technical assistance, crucial for maintaining security and operational integrity.
Cisco Brand Assurance
Leverages Cisco's reputation for reliable networking hardware and software, providing peace of mind for your IT infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and reliable network connectivity for transactions and data protection, making robust SD-Branch solutions with continuous support essential for compliance and operational uptime.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses rely on stable network performance for point-of-sale systems, customer Wi-Fi, and inventory management across numerous locations, necessitating dependable SD-Branch capabilities.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must ensure secure and uninterrupted access to patient data and critical applications, demanding resilient network infrastructure and timely software updates to meet stringent regulatory and operational needs.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers and industrial operators depend on consistent network performance for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, requiring reliable connectivity and support to maintain production efficiency and data integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Virtual Network Function (VNF) in the context of SD-Branch?
A Virtual Network Function (VNF) is a software implementation of a network function that typically runs on standard IT infrastructure. In SD-Branch, VNFs allow for flexible deployment of services like routing, security, and WAN optimization at the branch edge.
What does 'SW SUPPORT' mean for this license?
SW SUPPORT means this subscription includes ongoing technical support from Cisco for the software. This typically covers access to software updates, bug fixes, security patches, and assistance from Cisco's support engineers for troubleshooting.
Who is the intended buyer for this Cisco SD-Branch license?
This license is intended for businesses, specifically IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies, who use IT for their own operations and manage their own network infrastructure at branch locations.
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.