Cisco SD-Branch Medium VNF Software Support, 1 Year
This Cisco SD-Branch VNF software support subscription provides 1 year of essential operational coverage for your branch network infrastructure, ensuring business continuity.
- Coverage for Software Updates: Access to the latest software releases, patches, and security updates to maintain optimal performance and protection.
- Technical Support Access: Entitlement to expert technical assistance for troubleshooting and issue resolution, minimizing downtime.
- Platform Compliance: Ensures your network infrastructure adheres to vendor support policies and potential regulatory requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Protection against unforeseen software issues, enabling reliable network operations for your business.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 1-year subscription for software support on Cisco's SD-Branch Medium Virtual Network Function (VNF) platform, designed for businesses with network bandwidth requirements between 51 and 1000 Mbps. It provides access to software updates, patches, and technical assistance, crucial for maintaining the health and security of your branch network.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who are deploying or managing Cisco SD-WAN solutions at their branch locations. It integrates into existing network stacks, providing a critical support layer for the virtual network functions that enable advanced routing and security services.
- Software Maintenance: Includes access to software updates, bug fixes, and security patches for the VNF.
- Technical Assistance: Provides access to Cisco TAC for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Platform Support: Covers the specified Cisco SD-Branch VNF for the 1-year subscription term.
- Bandwidth Scope: Tailored for medium-sized branches with 51-1000 Mbps connectivity.
- Subscription Billing: A predictable annual billing model for ongoing support.
This Cisco SD-Branch VNF support subscription offers essential protection and operational continuity for SMB and mid-market businesses managing their branch networks.
What This Enables
Access to Software Updates and Patches
Enable teams to maintain optimal network performance and security by providing access to the latest software releases and critical patches. This ensures your branch VNF is up-to-date and protected against emerging threats.
cloud-managed networks, distributed enterprise sites, branch office deployments, secure network infrastructure
Coverage for Technical Issue Resolution
Provide your IT staff with entitlement to expert technical support for troubleshooting and resolving issues with the SD-Branch VNF. This minimizes network disruptions and ensures business operations continue uninterrupted.
business-critical network services, IT operational continuity, remote site management, network performance monitoring
Protection Against Software Vulnerabilities
Safeguard your business's data and operations by ensuring the VNF software is protected against known security vulnerabilities. Regular updates provided through this support contract help maintain a strong security posture.
compliance-driven environments, secure data transmission, network security hardening, regulatory adherence
Key Features
Software Updates and Bug Fixes
Maintains optimal performance and security of the VNF by providing access to the latest software releases and patches.
Access to Cisco TAC
Ensures prompt technical assistance for troubleshooting and issue resolution, minimizing network downtime.
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable annual costs for essential software support and operational continuity.
Medium Bandwidth Support (51-1000 Mbps)
Tailored for the specific network needs of medium-sized branch offices.
VNF Platform Coverage
Secures the virtual network function software, a key component of modern branch networking.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Ensures secure and reliable network connectivity for financial transactions and sensitive customer data, meeting strict compliance and uptime requirements.
Retail & Hospitality
Supports critical point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing Wi-Fi, requiring consistent performance and security across multiple locations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Maintains secure and compliant network access for patient data and critical medical systems, where network availability is paramount for patient care.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Provides reliable network infrastructure for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, ensuring production continuity and data integrity in industrial environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a VNF?
A Virtual Network Function (VNF) is an implementation of a network function (like routing or firewalling) that runs as software on standard hardware. This allows for greater flexibility and scalability compared to traditional hardware appliances.
What does 'SD-Branch' mean?
SD-Branch refers to a software-defined approach to managing branch office networks. It leverages technologies like SD-WAN to simplify deployment, improve performance, and enhance security for distributed locations.
What happens when the 1-year support expires?
Upon expiration, you will lose access to software updates, patches, and technical support from Cisco for this VNF. It is recommended to renew the subscription to maintain security and operational integrity.
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.