Cisco SD-Branch Small 3rd Party VNF License
Secure and manage your branch network with Cisco SD-Branch platform licensing, enabling third-party virtual network functions for small deployments.
- License Scope: Covers small third-party virtual network functions (VNFs) for branch deployments.
- Platform Access: Unlocks the Cisco SD-Branch platform for integrating and managing virtualized network services.
- Subscription Billing: Provides continuous access to features and updates on a recurring subscription basis.
- Compliance and Control: Ensures your network adheres to vendor licensing requirements and provides centralized management capabilities.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco SD-Branch platform license is designed for small branch deployments, specifically enabling the integration and management of third-party virtual network functions (VNFs). It provides the necessary software entitlement to operate these VNFs within the Cisco SD-Branch ecosystem, ensuring compliance and access to advanced networking capabilities.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to enhance their branch network performance, security, and agility. It fits into environments where virtualizing network services at the edge is a strategic goal, allowing for flexible deployment of firewalls, WAN optimization, or other network functions without dedicated hardware.
- Virtual Network Function Support: Enables the deployment and management of third-party VNFs on Cisco SD-Branch platforms.
- Centralized Management: Provides a single pane of glass for orchestrating and monitoring virtualized network services.
- Subscription-Based Access: Offers ongoing access to software features, updates, and support through a recurring billing model.
- Scalability for Small Deployments: Tailored for smaller branch locations requiring efficient VNF integration.
- Enhanced Network Agility: Allows for rapid deployment and modification of network services at the edge.
This Cisco SD-Branch license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to virtualize and streamline their branch network operations efficiently.
What This Enables
Enable Teams to Deploy Virtual Firewalls
Enable teams to deploy virtual firewall VNFs on Cisco SD-Branch platforms for enhanced branch security. This allows for consistent policy enforcement and centralized management of security services across multiple locations.
multi-site networks, distributed organizations, edge computing deployments, secure network access
Streamline WAN Optimization Services
Streamline the deployment and management of WAN optimization VNFs to improve application performance and reduce bandwidth costs. This enables IT professionals to dynamically adjust network services based on business needs.
remote workforce support, cloud application access, performance-sensitive operations, cost optimization initiatives
Automate Network Service Orchestration
Automate the orchestration of various network services at the branch edge through a unified platform. This reduces manual configuration efforts and speeds up the deployment of new network capabilities.
rapid service deployment, IT resource optimization, standardized branch configurations, network modernization projects
Key Features
Third-Party VNF Support
Integrate and manage a variety of virtual network functions from different vendors on a single platform.
Subscription Licensing
Gain continuous access to the latest features, updates, and support through a predictable billing model.
Centralized Management
Simplify network operations and monitoring with a unified interface for all branch network services.
Small Deployment Focus
Cost-effectively deploy advanced network services in smaller branch locations.
Network Agility
Quickly deploy, modify, or remove network services as business requirements change.
Industry Applications
Retail & Hospitality
Enables efficient deployment of network services like point-of-sale security and guest Wi-Fi management at distributed retail locations and hospitality venues.
Finance & Insurance
Supports the deployment of secure network functions and compliance-enforcing VNFs required for financial institutions and insurance providers with multiple branches.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Facilitates the integration of specialized network services for operational technology (OT) environments and remote site management in industrial settings.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Allows for the secure and compliant deployment of network services at clinics and smaller medical facilities, supporting patient data access and telehealth capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a VNF in the context of Cisco SD-Branch?
A Virtual Network Function (VNF) is a software implementation of a network function that can run on standard IT infrastructure. Cisco SD-Branch allows you to deploy third-party VNFs like firewalls or routers as software on its platforms.
What does this license enable?
This license enables the use of the Cisco SD-Branch platform to host and manage small third-party virtual network functions at your branch locations. It provides the software entitlement required for operation.
Is this a perpetual license?
No, this is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay a recurring fee for access to the software, updates, and support over a defined term.
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.