Cisco Unified Communications Manager Session Management Function (SMF) License
This Cisco Unified Communications Manager Session Management Function license enables critical call control and session management for up to 1,000 concurrent sessions, ensuring business continuity.
- Access to: Advanced call routing, session control, and media resource management for your Cisco UC environment.
- Coverage for: Essential call processing and session establishment, preventing service disruptions for up to 1,000 users.
- Protection against: Licensing shortfalls that could impact call quality, feature availability, and user access.
- Entitlement to: Continued operation and feature support for your Cisco Unified Communications Manager platform.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription license for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (UCM) Session Management Function (SMF). It unlocks the capability to manage and control call sessions for up to 1,000 users, providing essential voice and video communication services.
Businesses with an existing Cisco UCM deployment can utilize this license to ensure compliance, maintain feature access, and guarantee the continued operation of their critical communication infrastructure for their internal staff and operations.
- Scalable Session Management: Supports up to 1,000 concurrent sessions for voice and video communications.
- Essential Call Control: Enables core call routing, setup, and teardown functionalities.
- Platform Licensing: A subscription-based model for predictable operational expenses.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks specific advanced features tied to session management within Cisco UCM.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your Cisco UCM deployment adheres to licensing requirements.
This Cisco UCM SMF license is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing to maintain robust, compliant, and feature-rich communication services.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Call Routing and Control
Enable teams to manage complex call flows and ensure reliable session establishment for internal and external communications. Streamline the setup and teardown of voice and video calls across the organization.
on-premises UC deployment, hybrid cloud UC, distributed office network, centralized IT management
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Automate the process of maintaining accurate licensing for your Cisco Unified Communications Manager platform. Prevent service degradation or outages caused by expired or insufficient session licenses.
regulated business operations, IT asset management, risk mitigation strategy, ongoing operational support
Support User Growth and Feature Adoption
Support the scaling of your communication services as your user base grows, ensuring each user has access to necessary call features. Provide access to advanced UC functionalities that depend on proper session management.
business expansion initiatives, technology refresh cycles, user onboarding processes, internal communication strategy
Key Features
Session Management Function (SMF) Capability
Provides the core logic for establishing, managing, and terminating communication sessions within the Cisco UCM environment.
1,000 Session Capacity
Supports up to 1,000 concurrent voice and video sessions, catering to the needs of many SMB and mid-market organizations.
Subscription Licensing Model
Offers predictable operational expenses and ensures access to the latest software updates and support.
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Integration
Seamlessly integrates with your existing Cisco UCM deployment for enhanced call processing and control.
Compliance and Feature Access
Guarantees adherence to Cisco licensing requirements and unlocks essential communication features for your users.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure communication systems to manage client interactions, trading, and internal operations, making robust call control essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers depend on uninterrupted communication for patient care coordination, emergency response, and administrative functions, where licensing compliance is critical.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need secure and confidential communication channels for client consultations and case management, often with strict uptime requirements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize communication systems for operational coordination, supply chain management, and safety protocols, where system reliability directly impacts production.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Session Management Function (SMF)?
The Session Management Function (SMF) is a key component within Cisco Unified Communications Manager responsible for managing call sessions, routing, and signaling. This license enables that functionality.
What does '1K SESSIONS SIA' mean?
'1K SESSIONS' refers to the capacity of 1,000 concurrent sessions supported by this license. 'SIA' typically denotes a specific licensing metric or type within Cisco's portfolio, indicating the scope of entitlement.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is valid for a defined term and requires renewal to continue using the licensed features and support.
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.