Cisco SD-Branch Small 3rd Party VNF Subscription
This Cisco subscription provides essential software licensing for your small branch network, enabling advanced SD-WAN capabilities for improved performance and management.
- Access to: Advanced SD-WAN features and third-party virtual network functions (VNFs) for enhanced branch connectivity.
- Coverage for: Network traffic up to 50 Mbps, ensuring reliable performance for small to medium-sized business locations.
- Protection against: Network performance degradation and potential compliance issues with up-to-date software.
- Entitlement to: Continued access to Cisco's evolving SD-WAN technology and feature enhancements through subscription.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco subscription provides platform software licensing for third-party virtual network functions (VNFs) within a small branch SD-WAN deployment. It enables critical network services and management capabilities for branch locations with traffic demands up to 50 Mbps, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this license integrates into existing Cisco SD-WAN infrastructures. It allows businesses to deploy and manage essential network services at the edge without requiring dedicated hardware for each function, fitting seamlessly into their IT operations.
- Virtual Network Function (VNF) Support: Enables deployment of third-party virtualized network services on Cisco SD-WAN platforms.
- Bandwidth Allocation: Supports branch locations with traffic needs ranging from 0 to 50 Mbps.
- Subscription Licensing: Provides flexible, term-based access to software features and updates.
- Centralized Management: Integrates with Cisco's network management platforms for simplified orchestration.
- Enhanced Security & Performance: Facilitates the deployment of security and network optimization services at the branch edge.
This Cisco subscription is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to modernize their branch networks with flexible, software-driven solutions.
What This Enables
Enable advanced branch network services
Enable teams to deploy critical third-party virtual network functions, such as firewalls or WAN optimization, directly at the branch edge. This streamlines network operations and improves application performance for end-users.
organizations deploying SD-WAN, businesses managing distributed locations, teams requiring edge computing capabilities, companies standardizing network services
Streamline network management and deployment
Streamline the deployment and management of network services across multiple small branch locations. This subscription simplifies orchestration and reduces the operational burden on IT staff.
businesses with numerous remote sites, organizations seeking centralized control, teams with limited IT resources, companies standardizing branch infrastructure
Optimize bandwidth utilization
Automate the efficient use of network bandwidth up to 50 Mbps for small branches. This ensures critical applications receive the necessary resources while controlling costs associated with network traffic.
organizations with fluctuating traffic demands, businesses prioritizing application performance, companies managing branch office connectivity, teams focused on cost efficiency
Key Features
Third-Party VNF Support
Allows deployment of specialized security and network services from various vendors on a single platform.
Subscription-based licensing
Provides predictable costs and access to the latest software features and updates without large upfront investments.
0-50 Mbps Bandwidth Support
Tailored for small branch offices, ensuring cost-effective performance for lower-bandwidth requirements.
Cisco SD-WAN Integration
Seamlessly integrates with existing Cisco SD-WAN infrastructure for unified management and policy enforcement.
Centralized Management
Enables IT teams to manage and monitor branch network services from a single console, reducing complexity.
Industry Applications
Retail & Hospitality
Enables secure and reliable network connectivity for point-of-sale systems, guest Wi-Fi, and inventory management across numerous small store locations.
Finance & Insurance
Supports the deployment of essential security VNFs to protect sensitive customer data and maintain compliance with financial regulations at branch offices.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Facilitates secure patient data access and communication for remote clinics or administrative offices, ensuring HIPAA compliance.
Legal & Professional Services
Provides secure and efficient network access for small law offices or consulting branches, protecting confidential client information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a third-party VNF?
A third-party VNF is a virtualized network function, such as a firewall or router, provided by a vendor other than Cisco, that can be deployed on Cisco's SD-WAN platform.
What does the 0-50 Mbps capacity refer to?
This refers to the network traffic throughput capacity supported by this specific license for a small branch location, ensuring optimal performance for its intended use.
Is this license tied to specific hardware?
This is a software license that applies to compatible Cisco SD-WAN platforms capable of hosting third-party VNFs. Specific hardware compatibility should be verified.
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.