Cisco WAN Essentials 50M Subscription License
Gain essential Wide Area Network capabilities with Cisco WAN Essentials 50M subscription licensing, billed monthly for predictable IT budgeting.
- Access to Essential WAN Features: Unlock critical routing, security, and management capabilities for your network edge.
- Monthly Subscription Billing: Predictable operational expense for software licensing, simplifying budget allocation.
- Compliance and Support: Maintain software currency and access Cisco's support resources for uninterrupted operation.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports up to 50 million packets per second, suitable for growing mid-market network demands.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Software Subscription License provides essential Wide Area Network (WAN) capabilities for businesses. It enables critical routing, traffic management, and basic security features necessary for connecting distributed locations and ensuring reliable data flow. The license is offered on a monthly billing cycle, aligning software costs with operational expenses.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates with Cisco's routing platforms. It ensures that the network infrastructure has the necessary software features to operate efficiently and securely, supporting business operations without requiring significant upfront capital investment in perpetual licenses.
- Essential WAN Functionality: Provides core features for routing, Quality of Service (QoS), and basic network security.
- Monthly Subscription: Predictable operational expenditure for software licensing, aiding financial planning.
- Cisco Platform Compatibility: Designed to work with specific Cisco routing hardware, ensuring seamless integration.
- Performance Metrics: Supports up to 50 million packets per second, indicating capacity for demanding environments.
- Software Assurance: Includes access to software updates and technical support for continued operation and security.
This Cisco subscription license offers a cost-effective and manageable way for businesses to access vital WAN features, ensuring network performance and reliability.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Branch Office Connectivity
Enable teams to establish secure and reliable network connections between headquarters and remote branch offices. Streamline the deployment of essential routing and security policies across distributed locations.
multi-site operations, distributed workforce, centralized IT management, network segmentation
Optimize Network Traffic Management
Streamline the prioritization and management of network traffic to ensure critical business applications receive adequate bandwidth. Automate the application of Quality of Service (QoS) policies to enhance user experience and application performance.
performance-sensitive applications, VoIP and video conferencing, data-intensive operations, network optimization initiatives
Ensure Software Compliance and Support
Automate the process of maintaining up-to-date software versions on Cisco routing hardware, ensuring compliance with vendor requirements and security best practices. Provide teams with access to Cisco's technical support for timely issue resolution.
regulatory compliance needs, IT asset management, risk mitigation strategies, proactive network maintenance
Key Features
Monthly Subscription Billing
Provides predictable operational expenses for software licensing, simplifying IT budget management.
WAN Essentials Feature Set
Unlocks critical routing, QoS, and basic security functions necessary for reliable Wide Area Network operations.
50 Million Packets Per Second Capacity
Ensures the network edge can handle significant traffic loads, supporting business growth and performance demands.
Cisco Software Licensing
Guarantees compatibility with supported Cisco hardware and access to Cisco's ecosystem of support and updates.
Software Updates and Support
Keeps the network secure and functional by providing access to the latest software releases and expert technical assistance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Ensures secure and reliable connectivity for financial transactions and sensitive data, meeting stringent uptime and security requirements common in the sector.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Supports critical data exchange and telehealth services with reliable network performance, crucial for patient care and regulatory compliance like HIPAA.
Retail & Hospitality
Enables consistent connectivity for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services across multiple locations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Facilitates reliable communication for operational technology (OT) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, supporting production efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco SPLA ENFV MONTHLY BILLING PID WAN ESSENTIALS 50M?
This refers to a Cisco Software Platform License Agreement (SPLA) for WAN Essentials, offered with monthly billing and a capacity of 50 million packets per second. It provides essential Wide Area Network software features for Cisco devices.
What kind of hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for specific Cisco routing platforms. Compatibility should be verified against the Cisco product documentation for the intended hardware model.
Why is monthly billing beneficial for this license?
Monthly billing converts software licensing costs into predictable operational expenses, which can be advantageous for budgeting and cash flow management compared to large upfront perpetual license purchases.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.