Cisco Unified Border Element Enterprise Platform License
This Cisco Unified Border Element Enterprise platform license unlocks advanced session border control capabilities for secure and reliable voice and video communications.
- Access to: Advanced security features to protect against toll fraud and denial-of-service attacks.
- Coverage for: High-density voice and video call routing and management across your enterprise network.
- Protection against: Unauthorized access and signaling manipulation with robust security protocols.
- Entitlement to: Enhanced call admission control and quality of service for critical communications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) Enterprise platform license provides essential session border control functionality for businesses managing voice and video communications. This subscription-based license enables secure, reliable, and high-quality call routing and management, ensuring compliance and operational continuity for your unified communications infrastructure.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for deploying and maintaining voice and video services. It integrates with Cisco Unified Communications Manager and other collaboration platforms, acting as a critical gateway for external and internal call traffic.
- Secure Communications: Implements security policies to protect voice and video traffic.
- Call Control: Manages call setup, tear-down, and routing for internal and external calls.
- Interoperability: Enables seamless connectivity between different voice and video networks.
- Quality of Service: Ensures high-quality audio and video delivery through traffic management.
- Compliance: Supports regulatory requirements for call recording and lawful intercept.
This Cisco platform license empowers SMB and mid-market teams to achieve enterprise-grade voice and video security and management without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Secure Voice and Video Gateway
Enable teams to establish secure and reliable voice and video communication channels. This license provides the necessary session border control functions to protect against unauthorized access and ensure call integrity.
on-premises deployments, cloud-connected voice, hybrid collaboration, unified communications infrastructure
Streamline Call Routing and Management
Streamline the management of internal and external voice and video calls across your organization. The platform license optimizes call routing, admission control, and quality of service for a consistent user experience.
multi-site organizations, distributed workforces, contact center integrations, VoIP deployments
Automate Security Policy Enforcement
Automate the enforcement of security policies for all voice and video traffic entering or leaving your network. This helps prevent toll fraud, denial-of-service attacks, and ensures adherence to regulatory requirements.
compliance-driven environments, regulated industries, secure network perimeters, business continuity planning
Key Features
Session Border Control
Provides essential gateway functions for secure and reliable voice and video call management.
Security Features
Protects against toll fraud, denial-of-service attacks, and unauthorized signaling.
Call Admission Control
Manages network resources to ensure call quality and prevent network congestion.
Quality of Service (QoS)
Prioritizes voice and video traffic to guarantee high-fidelity communication.
Interoperability
Enables seamless connectivity between different voice and video network types.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and compliant communication channels for sensitive transactions and client interactions, making robust SBC capabilities essential for data protection and regulatory adherence.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers rely on secure and reliable communication for patient care coordination, telehealth services, and administrative operations, necessitating strong security and quality of service for critical data exchange.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle confidential client information and require secure, private communication lines to maintain client trust and meet professional ethical standards.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often have strict security mandates and require reliable communication systems for public services and internal operations, benefiting from CUBE's security and control features.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE)?
Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) is a software feature that runs on Cisco IOS XE routers and Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) platforms. It acts as a session border controller (SBC) to manage and secure voice and video communications.
What does the 'Enterprise' designation mean for this license?
The 'Enterprise' designation typically signifies a license tier designed for larger deployments or advanced feature sets compared to smaller business or basic editions, offering broader capabilities for managing complex communication environments.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This license is a subscription-based platform license, meaning it is licensed for a specific term and requires renewal to continue use and receive updates.
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.