Cisco SD-Branch Medium VNF License - 3 Year Subscription
This 3-year Cisco SD-Branch VNF license provides essential software capabilities for medium-sized branch networks, ensuring secure and efficient operations.
- License Term: Enjoy 3 years of continuous access to advanced SD-WAN features and software updates.
- Capacity: Supports network throughput between 51-1000 MBPS, ideal for medium-sized business locations.
- Compliance: Maintain regulatory adherence and security posture with up-to-date software and features.
- Feature Access: Unlock critical SD-WAN functionalities for optimized application performance and network management.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Cisco's Virtual Network Function (VNF) software, specifically designed for medium-sized branch deployments. It enables advanced SD-WAN capabilities, supporting network traffic between 51 and 1000 MBPS, ensuring your business locations are connected securely and efficiently.
This license is intended for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who are responsible for managing their organization's network infrastructure. It integrates into existing Cisco SD-WAN environments, providing the necessary software entitlements to operate and manage branch network services.
- Subscription Term: A 3-year license term provides predictable costs and continuous access to software.
- Performance Tier: Designed for medium branch deployments with throughput requirements from 51 to 1000 MBPS.
- VNF Software: Enables the deployment of Cisco's SD-WAN Virtual Network Function on compatible hardware.
- Feature Unlock: Grants access to a suite of SD-WAN features for traffic steering, security, and application optimization.
- License Management: Simplifies compliance and ensures access to support and updates throughout the subscription period.
This Cisco SD-Branch VNF license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing scalable, secure, and feature-rich network solutions for their branch offices.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced SD-WAN Features
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated SD-WAN functionalities for optimized application performance and enhanced network control. Streamline traffic steering and policy enforcement across multiple branch locations.
distributed workforce, multi-site operations, cloud-first strategy, hybrid cloud environments
Ensure Network Compliance and Security
Automate compliance checks and maintain an up-to-date security posture with licensed access to the latest Cisco software features. Protect sensitive business data and meet regulatory requirements through continuous software updates.
regulated industries, data-sensitive operations, remote work policies, compliance-driven IT
Support Medium Branch Throughput Needs
Support network operations for branch offices requiring between 51 and 1000 MBPS of throughput. Provide reliable connectivity for critical business applications and user access.
growing businesses, retail locations, professional services offices, regional hubs
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable budgeting and continuous access to software features and updates for an extended period.
Medium Branch Capacity (51-1000 MBPS)
Optimized for the performance needs of typical medium-sized business locations, ensuring efficient data flow.
Cisco VNF Software
Enables the deployment of advanced Cisco SD-WAN capabilities on compatible virtualized infrastructure.
Access to SD-WAN Features
Unlocks critical functionalities like application-aware routing, QoS, and enhanced security policies.
License Compliance
Ensures your organization is properly licensed, avoiding potential risks and audit issues.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and reliable network connectivity to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses often operate numerous branch locations that need consistent, high-performance connectivity for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing applications.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain secure and compliant networks to handle patient data (HIPAA) and ensure uninterrupted access to critical medical systems across multiple facilities.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle confidential client information and require secure, reliable network access for collaboration and client service delivery across their offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a VNF license?
A Virtual Network Function (VNF) license allows you to run network services, like SD-WAN, as software on standard hardware or in virtualized environments, offering flexibility and scalability.
What does 'Medium' refer to in this license?
The 'Medium' designation typically refers to the performance tier or capacity of the license, in this case, supporting network throughput between 51 and 1000 MBPS, suitable for medium-sized branch offices.
What happens when the 3-year subscription ends?
Upon expiration of the 3-year term, you will need to renew the subscription to continue using the licensed software features and receive ongoing support and updates.
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.