Cisco WAE Standard Planning Package, 1-499 Devices, 1 Year Subscription
The Cisco WAE Standard Planning Package provides essential network visibility and planning capabilities for businesses with 1 to 499 devices, licensed for one year.
- Network Visibility: Access to critical data for informed network planning and optimization.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain proper licensing and avoid potential penalties.
- Feature Access: Unlock planning and analysis tools within the Cisco WAE platform.
- Subscription Term: One-year license ensures access to current features and support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco WAE Standard Planning Package is a one-year subscription license designed for businesses managing between 1 and 499 devices. It unlocks core planning and visibility features within the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine (WAE) platform, enabling better understanding and management of application performance across your network.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-sized businesses utilize this license to gain insights into application traffic, identify potential bottlenecks, and plan network upgrades or optimizations. It integrates into existing network infrastructure, providing a crucial layer of intelligence for operational efficiency.
- Platform Licensing: Subscription-based access to Cisco WAE planning functionalities.
- Device Scope: Valid for environments with 1 to 499 network devices.
- Subscription Term: One-year duration ensures up-to-date access and support.
- Visibility Tools: Enables detailed analysis of application performance and network traffic.
- Planning Enablement: Provides data-driven insights for network design and resource allocation.
This Cisco WAE Standard Planning Package is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to enhance network performance and planning without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Application Performance Monitoring
Enable teams to monitor and analyze application traffic patterns across the network. Streamline troubleshooting by quickly identifying performance bottlenecks and their root causes.
on-premises networks, hybrid cloud environments, multi-site organizations, distributed workforces
Optimize Network Resource Allocation
Streamline the process of allocating network bandwidth and resources based on actual application usage data. Automate capacity planning by understanding traffic trends and future demands.
growing businesses, organizations with fluctuating traffic, performance-sensitive operations, IT infrastructure planning
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Automate the tracking of licensed device counts to maintain compliance with Cisco's licensing terms. Prevent unexpected costs or service interruptions associated with licensing overages.
businesses with managed device counts, IT asset management, regulatory adherence, budget predictability
Key Features
Application Visibility
Understand how applications are performing and consuming network resources to identify and resolve issues.
Network Planning Tools
Utilize data insights to optimize network design, capacity, and resource allocation for improved efficiency.
Subscription Licensing
Access current software features and support for a defined term, simplifying budget management.
Device Count Management
Ensure compliance with licensing terms for up to 499 devices, avoiding potential penalties.
Performance Analytics
Gain actionable intelligence on network traffic to proactively address potential performance degradations.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high network availability and performance for critical trading and customer service applications, making detailed application visibility essential for compliance and operational continuity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers rely on secure and reliable network performance for patient data access and telehealth services, necessitating tools that can monitor and optimize application delivery under strict regulatory requirements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations depend on consistent network performance for real-time control systems and data acquisition, where application visibility helps prevent downtime and ensures production efficiency.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle sensitive client data and require robust network performance for collaboration tools and document management, making application optimization critical for productivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco WAE?
Cisco Wide Area Application Engine (WAE) is a platform designed to provide visibility and control over application performance across wide area networks. It helps organizations understand traffic patterns and optimize application delivery.
What does the 'Standard Planning Package' include?
The Standard Planning Package unlocks core features for network visibility and planning within the WAE platform. It is designed for businesses needing essential insights without the advanced features of higher tiers.
How is this license billed?
This is a subscription-based license, billed annually for the one-year term. This model ensures you have access to the latest features and support throughout the subscription period.
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.