Cisco MERAKI XS 5 Year SD-WAN Plus License and Support
This Cisco MERAKI XS SD-WAN Plus license provides advanced network capabilities and support for your business for a full five years.
- Advanced Security: Access next-generation firewall, intrusion prevention, and advanced threat protection to safeguard your network.
- Optimized Performance: Benefit from intelligent path selection and application-aware routing to ensure critical applications perform optimally.
- Centralized Management: Gain visibility and control over your entire network through a single cloud-based dashboard.
- Extended Support: Receive 5 years of Cisco's essential hardware and software support for uninterrupted operation.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco MERAKI XS 5 Year SD-WAN Plus Per Device License and Support is a subscription-based platform license that unlocks advanced security and WAN optimization features for Cisco's MX security appliances.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who need to secure, manage, and optimize their network edge and wide area network connectivity.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Enables advanced security services including next-generation firewall, intrusion prevention, and advanced malware protection.
- SD-WAN Capabilities: Unlocks intelligent path control, application-aware routing, and dynamic WAN optimization for improved application performance.
- Cloud-Managed Simplicity: Provides centralized visibility and control through the intuitive Cisco Meraki cloud dashboard.
- Five-Year Term: Ensures continuous access to features and support for a predictable five-year period.
- Device Specific Licensing: Applies to Cisco Meraki MX security appliances, ensuring compliance and full feature enablement for the licensed device.
This five-year SD-WAN Plus license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market businesses seeking robust security and optimized network performance.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Security
Enable teams to deploy next-generation firewall capabilities, intrusion prevention systems, and advanced malware protection. This secures the network perimeter against evolving cyber threats.
businesses with remote offices, organizations handling sensitive data, companies requiring compliance certifications, networks with high threat exposure
Optimize Application Performance
Streamline application delivery by intelligently routing traffic across multiple WAN links based on application type and network conditions. This ensures critical business applications remain responsive and available.
organizations relying on cloud applications, businesses with VoIP or video conferencing, companies with multiple branch locations, networks with fluctuating bandwidth needs
Centralize Network Management
Automate network visibility and control through a single cloud-based dashboard, simplifying the management of security policies and network configurations. This reduces administrative overhead and potential for human error.
businesses with limited IT staff, organizations managing distributed sites, teams seeking simplified network operations, companies standardizing on cloud-managed IT
Key Features
Next-Generation Firewall
Protects your network from advanced threats and unauthorized access by inspecting traffic at the application layer.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks malicious activity and known attack patterns in real-time, reducing the risk of breaches.
Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
Identifies and mitigates sophisticated malware threats, safeguarding your endpoints and data.
Application-Aware SD-WAN
Prioritizes and optimizes traffic for critical business applications, ensuring consistent performance and user experience.
Cloud-Based Management
Provides a single pane of glass for network visibility, configuration, and troubleshooting, simplifying IT operations.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and compliance to protect sensitive financial data and meet regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must secure patient data (PHI) under HIPAA regulations and ensure high availability for critical medical systems.
Retail & Hospitality
These industries need secure payment processing (PCI DSS) and reliable connectivity for point-of-sale systems and guest networks across multiple locations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Securing operational technology (OT) networks and ensuring reliable connectivity for production systems is critical to prevent downtime and cyber-physical attacks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is for Cisco MERAKI MX security appliances. The specific model compatibility is determined by the 'XS' designation in the part number, indicating support for larger MX models.
What is the difference between SD-WAN Plus and other Meraki MX licenses?
SD-WAN Plus includes advanced security features like next-generation firewall, IPS, and AMP, along with enhanced SD-WAN capabilities for application optimization, beyond basic connectivity and security.
What does the 5-year support include?
The 5-year support typically includes access to Cisco TAC (Technical Assistance Center), firmware updates, and hardware replacement under warranty, ensuring your network remains operational and secure.
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.