Cisco WAE Additional Instance License, Perpetual
Enhance your network's application performance and security with a perpetual Cisco WAE additional instance license, providing expanded capacity for critical business functions.
- License Term: Perpetual access to additional Cisco WAE instance capabilities, ensuring long-term operational continuity.
- Feature Access: Unlocks expanded capacity and functionality for application optimization and network visibility.
- Compliance: Maintains adherence to Cisco's licensing requirements and supports regulatory needs.
- Continued Operation: Guarantees uninterrupted access to essential WAN optimization features for business continuity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This perpetual license provides an additional instance for Cisco's Wide Area Application Engine (WAE) platform. It enables expanded capacity and unlocks advanced features for optimizing application performance across your Wide Area Network (WAN).
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to scale their existing Cisco WAE deployments. It integrates into their current network infrastructure, supporting their own business operations and user base.
- Expanded Capacity: Allows for additional WAE instances to manage growing network traffic and application demands.
- Feature Enablement: Grants access to the full suite of WAE features for enhanced WAN optimization.
- Perpetual Rights: Provides indefinite use of the licensed software, eliminating recurring subscription costs.
- Network Visibility: Improves insight into application traffic patterns and performance metrics.
- Performance Optimization: Accelerates application delivery and improves user experience over the WAN.
This perpetual license is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to scale their WAN optimization capabilities without ongoing subscription fees.
What This Enables
Enable Expanded WAN Optimization Capacity
Enable teams to deploy additional Cisco WAE instances to handle increased network traffic and application demands. Streamline application delivery and improve user experience across distributed locations.
growing network traffic, distributed workforce, multi-site operations, application performance needs
Enhance Application Performance for Critical Apps
Streamline the delivery of business-critical applications by optimizing traffic flow and reducing latency. Automate performance tuning to ensure consistent and reliable access for end-users.
business-critical application delivery, user experience improvement, network performance tuning, remote office connectivity
Ensure Licensing Compliance and Scalability
Automate the process of maintaining accurate software licensing for network infrastructure. Enable teams to scale their WAN optimization capabilities in line with business growth and evolving IT requirements.
software license management, IT infrastructure scaling, regulatory compliance, network modernization
Key Features
Perpetual License
Provides indefinite use of the software, eliminating recurring subscription costs and ensuring long-term value.
Additional Instance
Allows for scaling WAN optimization capabilities to meet growing network demands and support more users or applications.
Cisco WAE Platform
Leverages a proven solution for accelerating application performance and improving user experience over the WAN.
Feature Unlock
Grants access to advanced WAN optimization features for enhanced control and efficiency.
Compliance Assurance
Helps maintain adherence to vendor licensing requirements and supports regulatory needs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-performance, reliable application delivery for trading platforms and customer services, making WAN optimization critical for meeting strict SLAs and regulatory compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on rapid and secure access to patient data and medical applications across multiple facilities, necessitating efficient WAN performance to support critical care operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize WAN optimization to ensure consistent connectivity for production systems, supply chain management, and remote monitoring across geographically dispersed sites.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle large, sensitive data files and require fast, reliable access to case management systems and client portals, even with remote or distributed teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a perpetual license?
A perpetual license grants you the right to use the software indefinitely without recurring subscription fees. You own the license for the life of the product version.
What does an additional instance license enable?
An additional instance license allows you to deploy and operate another instance of the Cisco WAE software, expanding your network's WAN optimization capacity and capabilities.
Is this license tied to specific hardware?
While the WAE platform is often deployed on Cisco hardware, this license itself is for the software instance. Compatibility with your specific hardware should be verified with Cisco documentation or your IT team.
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.