Cisco WAE Premium SDN Bundle
The Cisco WAE Premium SDN Bundle provides essential software licensing for network optimization and management across 1000 to 2999 devices for a one-year term.
- License Term: One-year subscription providing access to premium software features.
- Device Capacity: Supports network environments with 1000 to 2999 devices.
- Feature Access: Unlocks advanced Software-Defined Networking capabilities for enhanced control.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based licensing ensures predictable operational expenses.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco WAE Premium SDN Bundle is a one-year subscription license that unlocks advanced Software-Defined Networking (SDN) capabilities for your network infrastructure. It is designed to provide enhanced visibility, control, and automation for environments managing between 1000 and 2999 devices.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market companies utilize this license to optimize network performance, ensure compliance, and streamline operations. It integrates into existing Cisco network architectures, providing a software-based approach to managing complex network services without requiring extensive hardware overhauls.
- SDN Capabilities: Enables advanced traffic engineering and policy enforcement.
- Centralized Management: Provides a unified platform for network control and monitoring.
- Performance Optimization: Improves application performance and user experience through intelligent traffic routing.
- Scalability: Supports a significant number of devices, ideal for growing organizations.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain network security and regulatory compliance through consistent policy application.
This Cisco bundle offers mid-market organizations enterprise-grade SDN capabilities, simplifying network management and enhancing performance without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Traffic Engineering
Enable teams to dynamically steer network traffic based on application needs and network conditions. Streamline the deployment of new network services and policies across the entire infrastructure.
On-premises data centers, distributed enterprise campuses, hybrid cloud environments
Automate Network Policy Enforcement
Automate the consistent application of security and quality of service policies across all network segments. Streamline compliance audits by providing a clear, auditable record of network configurations.
Regulated business operations, multi-site organizations, networks with strict security requirements
Enhance Application Performance Visibility
Enable IT professionals to gain deep visibility into application traffic patterns and performance metrics. Streamline troubleshooting by quickly identifying and resolving network bottlenecks affecting user experience.
Performance-sensitive business applications, user-centric IT departments, networks supporting critical business functions
Key Features
Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Capabilities
Gain centralized control and programmability over your network infrastructure, enabling dynamic adjustments for optimal performance.
Premium Feature Set
Unlock advanced functionalities for traffic management, policy enforcement, and network analytics beyond standard offerings.
1000 to 2999 Device Support
Scale your SDN solution to manage a significant number of network endpoints, suitable for mid-sized to large enterprise environments.
One-Year Subscription Term
Benefit from predictable costs and access to the latest software features for a defined period, allowing for budget planning.
Cisco Brand Assurance
Rely on the proven reliability and advanced technology of Cisco for your critical network infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure, reliable, and performant networks to handle sensitive data and high transaction volumes, making advanced SDN capabilities crucial for compliance and operational efficiency.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must ensure the continuous availability and security of patient data, necessitating robust network management and traffic control to meet strict regulatory compliance like HIPAA.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve complex, distributed networks supporting critical operational technology (OT) and IT systems, where SDN can improve reliability, security, and real-time data flow.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse user bases and significant data traffic, benefiting from SDN to optimize resource allocation, enhance security, and provide a consistent user experience across campus networks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco WAE?
Cisco WAE, or Wide Area Application Engine, is part of Cisco's solution for optimizing application performance and network traffic. This bundle specifically focuses on Software-Defined Networking (SDN) capabilities.
What does 'Premium SDN Bundle' mean?
The 'Premium' designation indicates that this bundle includes advanced features and capabilities within Cisco's SDN portfolio, offering enhanced control and optimization compared to standard offerings.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license with a one-year term, as indicated by '1Y TERM' in the product name. This model provides access to the software for the duration of the term.
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.