Cisco Unified Border Element Enterprise License
This Cisco Unified Border Element Enterprise license provides essential capabilities for managing and securing your network edge, ensuring reliable voice and video communications.
- Access to: Advanced call control and security features for unified communications.
- Coverage for: Secure border traversal and policy enforcement for voice and multimedia traffic.
- Protection against: Unauthorized access and toll fraud through robust security protocols.
- Entitlement to: Continued operation and feature updates for critical communication infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) Enterprise license is a software subscription that unlocks advanced session border control capabilities on Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express platforms. It enables secure and reliable voice and video traffic management at the network edge.
This license is designed for businesses that require robust control over their voice and video communications infrastructure. IT Managers and IT Professionals use CUBE to enforce security policies, manage call admission control, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for their organization's internal network.
- Secure Border Control: Enforces security policies at the network edge to protect against threats.
- Session Management: Manages call setup, teardown, and signaling for voice and video sessions.
- Interoperability: Facilitates communication between different voice and video systems.
- Compliance: Helps meet regulatory requirements for call recording and data privacy.
- Scalability: Supports growing communication needs with flexible licensing options.
This Cisco license is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to enhance their communication security and management without the overhead of enterprise-grade hardware.
What This Enables
Secure Voice and Video Traffic
Enable teams to establish secure connections for voice and video communications across different network segments. Streamline the management of signaling and media traffic to prevent unauthorized access and toll fraud.
on-premises unified communications, hybrid cloud deployments, multi-site organizations, VoIP integration
Enforce Communication Policies
Automate the enforcement of call admission control and quality of service policies for voice and video. Support organizations in meeting regulatory compliance requirements for call handling and data privacy.
regulated industries, call center operations, distributed workforces, secure internal networks
Facilitate Interoperability
Streamline the integration of diverse communication endpoints and systems. Enable seamless interoperability between different voice and video technologies within the business environment.
multi-vendor environments, legacy system integration, IP telephony deployments, video conferencing adoption
Key Features
Session Border Control
Provides secure and reliable management of voice and video traffic at the network edge, preventing unauthorized access and toll fraud.
Call Admission Control (CAC)
Ensures network resources are available for critical calls, maintaining voice quality and preventing service degradation.
Signaling and Media Interworking
Facilitates communication between different voice and video protocols and endpoints, enabling interoperability.
Security Features
Offers protection against toll fraud, denial-of-service attacks, and other communication-based threats.
Subscription Licensing
Provides flexible, ongoing access to features and updates, aligning costs with operational needs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance for all communications, including voice and video, to protect sensitive data and meet regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must ensure secure, reliable, and compliant communication channels for patient care and data exchange, adhering to HIPAA regulations for protected health information.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies need secure and resilient communication systems to ensure public safety and operational continuity, often subject to strict security protocols and data handling requirements.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle highly confidential client information and require secure, private communication channels to maintain client trust and meet ethical obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE)?
Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) is a software feature that runs on Cisco IOS routers and Cisco Unified Communications Manager to provide session border control capabilities. It manages and secures voice and video traffic at the network edge.
What does the 'Enterprise Paper' license signify?
The 'Enterprise Paper' designation typically refers to a specific licensing model or entitlement for Cisco software, often indicating a broader scope of features or capacity suitable for enterprise-level deployments, though it is applicable to mid-market needs as well.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This product is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay a recurring fee for access to the software and its features 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.