Cisco WAE Basic SDN Bundle Subscription
The Cisco WAE Basic SDN Bundle Subscription provides essential software licensing for network management and automation for 1000 to 2999 devices over a 3-year term.
- Access to Core SDN Features: Unlock foundational capabilities for software-defined networking, enabling centralized control and policy enforcement.
- Subscription-Based Licensing: Benefit from a predictable, operational expense model for software access and ongoing updates.
- 3-Year Term: Secure your network's software needs for an extended period, ensuring continuity and simplified budgeting.
- Device Scalability: This bundle is designed for organizations managing networks between 1000 and 2999 devices.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco WAE Basic SDN Bundle Subscription provides the necessary software licenses to enable core Software-Defined Networking (SDN) capabilities for your organization's network infrastructure. It covers a range of 1000 to 2999 devices for a duration of three years, ensuring access to essential network control and automation features.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market companies utilize this subscription to gain centralized visibility and management of their network devices. It fits within environments that are adopting or expanding their SDN strategy, aiming to improve network agility, security posture, and operational efficiency without the overhead of traditional enterprise solutions.
- Software-Defined Networking: Enables centralized control and automation of network devices.
- Basic Feature Set: Provides foundational SDN capabilities for policy management and traffic steering.
- Subscription Licensing: Offers a flexible, operational expenditure model for software access.
- 3-Year Duration: Ensures long-term access and predictable costs for essential network software.
- Scalable Device Count: Supports networks ranging from 1000 to 2999 devices.
This Cisco subscription is ideal for mid-market organizations seeking to modernize their network operations with essential SDN capabilities at a manageable cost.
What This Enables
Enable Centralized Network Control
Enable teams to manage network policies and configurations from a single, centralized platform. Streamline the deployment of network-wide changes, reducing manual intervention and potential errors.
Organizations adopting SDN, Businesses standardizing network policies, Teams managing distributed network infrastructure
Automate Network Operations
Automate routine network tasks such as provisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting across a large device base. Reduce operational overhead and free up IT staff to focus on strategic initiatives.
Mid-market companies seeking efficiency, Businesses with growing network complexity, IT departments aiming to reduce manual tasks
Enhance Network Visibility
Streamline the monitoring of network performance and device status across the entire infrastructure. Gain insights into traffic patterns and potential issues to proactively address them.
Organizations requiring network uptime, Businesses managing diverse network hardware, IT teams needing performance insights
Key Features
Cisco WAE Basic Software License
Provides foundational capabilities for Software-Defined Networking, enabling centralized control and automation of network devices.
Subscription Term: 3 Years
Ensures continuous access to software features and updates for an extended period, simplifying budgeting and procurement.
Device Support: 1000-2999 Devices
Scales to meet the needs of mid-market organizations, offering a tailored solution for managing a significant number of network endpoints.
SDN Capabilities
Allows for more agile and responsive network management, improving efficiency and reducing operational complexity.
Operational Expense Model
Facilitates predictable budgeting by treating software access as an ongoing operational cost rather than a large capital expenditure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure networks with consistent policy enforcement to meet stringent regulatory compliance and operational demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust network infrastructure to support critical patient care systems and manage sensitive data, demanding high availability and strict data governance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from automated and centrally managed networks to ensure the uptime of production systems and the efficient flow of operational data.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, dynamic networks serving many users and devices, requiring efficient management tools to maintain performance and security.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco WAE?
Cisco WAN Automation Engine (WAE) is a platform designed to automate and optimize Wide Area Networks (WANs) using Software-Defined Networking (SDN) principles. It provides centralized control and visibility.
What does 'Basic SDN Bundle' mean?
The 'Basic' bundle typically includes the core functionalities required for SDN implementation, focusing on essential features for network control, policy management, and automation, rather than advanced or specialized modules.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This product is a subscription-based license, providing access to the software for the specified term (3 years in this case) rather than a one-time purchase of a perpetual license.
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.