Cisco SD-Branch Small VNF Software Subscription, 1 Year
This Cisco SD-Branch VNF software subscription provides essential network management capabilities for small branches, ensuring continuous operation and feature access for one year.
- Access to: Advanced SD-WAN features and network virtualization for branch office connectivity.
- Coverage for: Software updates and technical support, ensuring your network remains current and operational.
- Protection against: Network performance degradation and security vulnerabilities with ongoing software maintenance.
- Entitlement to: Continued access to Cisco's evolving SD-WAN technology and feature enhancements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a one-year software subscription for Cisco's Virtual Network Function (VNF) solution designed for small branch deployments. It unlocks the core capabilities of Cisco's SD-WAN platform, enabling secure, optimized, and reliable network connectivity for businesses with up to 50 Mbps bandwidth requirements.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this subscription ensures compliance and access to critical network features. It integrates into existing Cisco hardware or virtualized environments, providing a foundation for modern branch networking.
- Enhanced Network Performance: Optimizes traffic routing and application performance across your branch locations.
- Improved Security: Integrates security features to protect your branch network from threats.
- Simplified Management: Centralized control and visibility over your distributed network infrastructure.
- Cost Efficiency: Virtualizes network functions, reducing the need for dedicated hardware appliances.
- Scalability: Provides a foundation for growing bandwidth needs and expanding network services.
This Cisco SD-Branch VNF subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to modernize their branch networks with enterprise-grade capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Branch Connectivity
Enable teams to establish secure, high-performance connections between headquarters and branch offices. Streamline application delivery and improve user experience for remote employees.
organizations deploying distributed workforces, businesses with multiple physical locations, teams managing remote access needs
Automate Network Provisioning
Automate the deployment and configuration of network services at new or existing branch sites. Streamline IT operations and reduce manual configuration errors, accelerating time to service.
businesses expanding their physical footprint, teams managing rapid site deployments, organizations standardizing network configurations
Optimize Application Performance
Optimize traffic flow for critical business applications, ensuring reliable access and performance. Prioritize bandwidth for essential services, reducing latency and improving productivity.
companies reliant on cloud-based applications, businesses with voice and video traffic, teams managing performance-sensitive workloads
Key Features
Cisco SD-WAN VNF
Provides advanced software-defined networking capabilities for branch offices, enabling centralized control and optimized traffic management.
Subscription Licensing
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to the latest software features and security updates for one year.
Software Support
Ensures access to technical assistance and software maintenance, minimizing downtime and resolving issues promptly.
Small Branch Optimization (0-50 Mbps)
Tailored for the specific bandwidth and performance needs of smaller office locations, providing efficient resource utilization.
Network Virtualization
Allows for the deployment of network functions as software, reducing hardware dependencies and increasing agility.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and reliable network connectivity to protect sensitive customer data and ensure continuous transaction processing, making SD-WAN essential for branch operations.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses rely on stable network performance for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services, where SD-WAN can optimize traffic and ensure uptime.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need secure and compliant networks to manage patient data and critical medical applications, benefiting from SD-WAN's enhanced security and reliable connectivity for clinics and remote facilities.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle confidential client information and require secure, efficient communication channels, which SD-WAN can provide by optimizing access to shared resources and cloud services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco VNF?
A Cisco Virtual Network Function (VNF) is a software-based implementation of a network function, such as routing or security, that can run on standard hardware. This allows for greater flexibility and agility in deploying and managing network services.
What does the software support include?
Software support typically includes access to software updates, bug fixes, security patches, and technical assistance from Cisco. This ensures your network remains secure, stable, and up-to-date throughout the subscription term.
Can this license be used with any Cisco hardware?
This VNF is designed for deployment on specific Cisco platforms or virtualized environments that support Cisco's SD-WAN solutions. Compatibility details are typically found in Cisco's product documentation for the SD-Branch portfolio.
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.