Cisco VEPC Control Plane Bundle 1K Subscription
The Cisco VEPC Control Plane Bundle 1K Subscription provides essential software licensing for network control plane management, ensuring operational continuity and feature access for one year.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock critical control plane functionalities for enhanced network performance and security.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to Cisco's software licensing requirements and industry standards.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted network operations with active, valid software subscriptions.
- Predictable Budgeting: Benefit from a clear, one-year subscription term for simplified IT financial planning.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a one-year subscription license for the Cisco Virtual Enterprise Control Plane (VEPC) software, specifically for the control plane bundle supporting up to 1,000 users or endpoints. It grants access to essential software features and capabilities required for managing and operating the network control plane.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market businesses utilize this license to ensure their network infrastructure is properly licensed, compliant, and equipped with the necessary software features for optimal performance and security. It integrates directly into their existing Cisco network environment.
- Software Entitlement: Grants the right to use specific Cisco VEPC control plane software features.
- Subscription Term: Valid for one year from the activation date, ensuring current software access.
- Capacity Support: Licensed for environments supporting up to 1,000 users or endpoints.
- Control Plane Functionality: Enables core network routing, policy enforcement, and management functions.
- Vendor Support Access: Often includes access to Cisco's technical support resources for licensed software.
This Cisco VEPC Control Plane Bundle subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing licensed access to critical network control plane software features for a defined period.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Control Features
Enable teams to manage and optimize network traffic flow, policy enforcement, and routing protocols. Streamline the configuration and deployment of network services for improved performance and security.
on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, campus networks, branch office deployments
Ensure Software Compliance and Licensing
Automate the process of maintaining valid software licenses for critical network infrastructure components. Protect against potential audits and service interruptions due to licensing lapses.
businesses with strict IT governance, organizations undergoing digital transformation, companies with centralized IT management
Support Network Scalability
Provide the necessary software entitlements to support network growth up to 1,000 users or endpoints. Ensure the control plane can handle increased traffic and user demands without performance degradation.
growing SMBs, mid-market companies expanding operations, businesses with seasonal traffic fluctuations
Key Features
Cisco VEPC Control Plane Software
Provides the core intelligence and management capabilities for your network infrastructure, ensuring efficient and secure data flow.
1,000 User/Endpoint Capacity
Supports the operational needs of small to mid-sized businesses, allowing for network expansion within defined limits.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and ensures access to up-to-date software features for a defined period, simplifying budget management.
Active Subscription Status
Guarantees legitimate use of Cisco software, avoiding compliance risks and potential service disruptions.
Control Plane Functionality
Enables essential network operations such as routing, policy enforcement, and traffic management for optimal performance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network control to manage transactions and protect sensitive customer data, making robust licensing for control plane software essential for compliance and operational integrity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain strict data privacy and ensure continuous availability of patient information systems, necessitating licensed and supported network infrastructure components for regulatory compliance like HIPAA.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle confidential client information and depend on secure, uninterrupted network access for daily operations and client communication, making licensed software critical for security and productivity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable network control for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, where licensed software ensures the reliability and security needed for production systems and supply chain management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco VEPC Control Plane Bundle?
The Cisco VEPC Control Plane Bundle is a software subscription that provides the necessary licensing for the control plane functions of Cisco's Virtual Enterprise Control Plane platform. It enables core network management and operational capabilities.
What does the '1K' in the title refer to?
The '1K' typically indicates the licensed capacity, meaning the subscription supports environments with up to 1,000 users or endpoints connected to or managed by the control plane.
What is the benefit of a subscription license over a perpetual license?
Subscription licenses offer predictable operational expenses, often include access to the latest software versions and features, and simplify license management by having a defined expiration date.
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.