Cisco SD-Branch Small 3rd Party VNF Licensing
This Cisco SD-Branch Small 3rd Party VNF license provides essential capabilities for managing your branch network infrastructure for a 3-year term.
- Access to: Advanced network virtualization and management features for small branch deployments.
- Coverage for: Enabling third-party virtual network functions (VNFs) on Cisco SD-Branch platforms.
- Protection against: Licensing non-compliance and ensuring access to necessary software features.
- Entitlement to: Continued operation and feature utilization of your Cisco SD-Branch solution.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Cisco's SD-Branch Small platform, specifically enabling the deployment of third-party Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) for branch locations with bandwidth needs between 0-50 Mbps. It ensures your business has the necessary software entitlements to operate and manage these virtualized network services.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this license fits into environments where branch offices require flexible, virtualized network services. It supports businesses looking to consolidate hardware, reduce operational costs, and improve network agility at the edge.
- Subscription Term: Provides a 3-year entitlement for software usage and support.
- VNF Enablement: Allows deployment and operation of approved third-party virtual network functions.
- Bandwidth Scope: Tailored for small branch offices with traffic up to 50 Mbps.
- Platform Support: Applies to Cisco SD-Branch platforms designed for small deployments.
- Compliance Assurance: Guarantees legitimate access to software features and vendor support.
This Cisco licensing ensures your small branch offices remain compliant and benefit from advanced virtual network capabilities without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Third-Party Virtual Network Functions
Enable teams to deploy and manage virtualized network services from third-party vendors on their Cisco SD-Branch infrastructure. This allows for greater flexibility in network design and service delivery tailored to specific branch needs.
branch office deployments, network virtualization, service consolidation, edge computing
Streamline Branch Network Management
Streamline the management of network services at branch locations by consolidating virtual functions onto a single platform. This simplifies operations and reduces the need for dedicated hardware at each site.
distributed organizations, multi-site operations, IT resource optimization, centralized control
Automate Network Service Deployment
Automate the deployment and lifecycle management of virtual network functions, ensuring consistent configurations and rapid service provisioning. This accelerates the rollout of new services and reduces manual intervention.
agile IT environments, rapid service rollout, standardized deployments, operational efficiency
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and ensures access to software and support for an extended period, simplifying budgeting and long-term planning.
Third-Party VNF Support
Allows integration of specialized virtual network functions from various vendors, offering flexibility and choice in network service deployment.
Small Branch Bandwidth (0-50 Mbps)
Optimized for the specific needs and traffic volumes of smaller branch offices, ensuring cost-effectiveness and appropriate performance.
Cisco SD-Branch Platform Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration with Cisco's SD-Branch hardware, simplifying deployment and management within an existing Cisco ecosystem.
Preferred Licensing Tier
Indicates access to a specific level of service and features within Cisco's licensing structure, often including enhanced support or capabilities.
Industry Applications
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses often have numerous small branch locations requiring flexible network services to support point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and guest Wi-Fi.
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require secure and reliable network connectivity at branch offices for customer transactions and data access, often with strict compliance mandates.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations with multiple offices need efficient network management to support client data, communication, and document sharing across locations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturing facilities and industrial sites may have smaller administrative branches or remote sites that benefit from virtualizing network functions for improved operational efficiency and connectivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Virtual Network Function (VNF)?
A Virtual Network Function (VNF) is a software implementation of a network function that typically runs on standard IT infrastructure. This allows network functions like firewalls or routers to be deployed as virtual machines or containers.
What does 'Preferred' licensing mean?
The 'Preferred' tier in Cisco licensing typically denotes a specific level of service and feature access, often including enhanced support options or a broader set of capabilities compared to basic tiers.
Is this license tied to specific hardware?
This license is for the Cisco SD-Branch Small platform, meaning it is designed to run on Cisco hardware models that support this specific SD-Branch solution and VNF deployments.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.