Cisco WAE Standard SDN Bundle License
The Cisco WAE Standard SDN Bundle License provides essential software capabilities for network management and security for 500 to 999 devices over a one-year term.
- License Term: Annual subscription providing access to standard SDN features and ongoing software updates.
- Device Coverage: Valid for environments with 500 to 999 network devices, ensuring broad application.
- Feature Access: Unlocks standard Software-Defined Networking capabilities for enhanced network control and visibility.
- Compliance & Support: Maintains software compliance and provides access to Cisco's support resources for uninterrupted operation.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco WAE Standard SDN Bundle License is a one-year subscription that grants access to essential Software-Defined Networking features for businesses managing networks between 500 and 999 devices.
It is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to optimize network performance, enhance security, and ensure compliance within their own operational infrastructure.
- Network Automation: Enables automated provisioning and configuration of network devices, reducing manual effort.
- Centralized Management: Provides a single pane of glass for monitoring and managing network traffic and policies.
- Enhanced Visibility: Offers deep insights into network performance and application behavior for better troubleshooting.
- Security Posture: Supports the implementation of consistent security policies across the entire network.
- Scalability: Designed to support growing network environments within the specified device range.
This license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to modernize their network infrastructure with advanced SDN capabilities without the overhead of enterprise-level solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate the deployment and configuration of network services across their infrastructure. Streamline the process of applying network-wide policies for consistent performance and security.
On-premises data centers, distributed branch offices, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized network functions
Enhance Network Traffic Visibility
Streamline network monitoring by providing deep insights into application performance and traffic patterns. Automate the identification of network bottlenecks and performance issues to proactively resolve them.
Multi-site organizations, businesses with critical application performance needs, networks requiring detailed traffic analysis
Improve Network Security Policy Enforcement
Automate the consistent application of security policies across all network segments and devices. Enable teams to quickly adapt security postures in response to evolving threats or business requirements.
Regulated industries, organizations with strict security mandates, networks with sensitive data
Key Features
Software-Defined Networking (SDN) capabilities
Gain centralized control and programmability over your network infrastructure, enabling greater agility and automation.
Network traffic optimization
Improve application performance and user experience by intelligently steering traffic based on defined policies.
Centralized policy management
Ensure consistent network and security policies across your entire environment, reducing configuration errors and compliance risks.
Enhanced network visibility and analytics
Obtain deep insights into network behavior and application usage for faster troubleshooting and better capacity planning.
One-year subscription term
Provides predictable costs and access to the latest software features and support for a defined period.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high network performance, security, and compliance, making SDN solutions crucial for managing complex transaction flows and sensitive data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and rely on consistent network availability for critical operations, benefiting from the enhanced control and reliability SDN provides.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve distributed sites and critical operational technology (OT) networks that require robust, centralized management and performance optimization.
Retail & Hospitality
Businesses with multiple locations need efficient network management to ensure consistent customer experiences and operational uptime across all sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco WAE?
Cisco Wide Area Application Engine (WAE) is a platform designed to optimize application performance and visibility across wide area networks (WANs). This bundle specifically focuses on SDN capabilities.
What does 'Standard SDN Bundle' mean?
It refers to a specific tier of software features within the WAE platform that provides core Software-Defined Networking functionalities for network management and optimization.
What is the difference between Standard and other WAE bundles?
The Standard bundle typically includes essential SDN features, while higher tiers may offer advanced capabilities like more sophisticated application recognition, deeper analytics, or enhanced security modules.
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.