HPE NFV-D Platform Licensing Subscription
HPE NFV-D platform licensing provides essential access to network virtualization capabilities for your business operations, with a 1-year subscription term.
- License Activation: Enables the core functionalities of the HPE NFV-D platform, unlocking network function virtualization capabilities.
- Subscription Term: A 1-year subscription ensures continuous access to licensed features and platform updates.
- Capacity Tokens: The license includes 100K to 1M tokens, defining the scale and capacity of virtualized network functions you can deploy.
- Compliance and Access: Guarantees adherence to licensing requirements and provides access to advanced software features for network agility.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is an Electronic Long-Term Use (E-LTU) subscription license for the HPE Network Functions Virtualization Director (NFV-D) platform. It grants access to the software's capabilities for a 1-year term, measured by token consumption from 100,000 to 1,000,000 tokens, enabling the deployment and management of virtualized network functions.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations utilize this licensing to build and operate agile, software-defined networks. It integrates into existing data center or cloud infrastructure, providing the foundational software layer for network virtualization without requiring extensive hardware investments.
- Platform Access: Unlocks the full suite of features within the HPE NFV-D platform.
- Scalable Capacity: Token-based licensing allows for flexible scaling of virtual network functions.
- Subscription Model: Provides predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and support.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your organization is properly licensed for its NFV deployments.
- Agile Networking: Facilitates the rapid deployment and management of virtualized network services.
This HPE NFV-D subscription is ideal for mid-market businesses seeking to modernize their network infrastructure with virtualized capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable Network Function Virtualization Deployment
Enable teams to deploy and manage virtualized network functions, such as firewalls or load balancers, as software on standard hardware. Streamline the provisioning and scaling of network services to meet dynamic business demands.
data center virtualization, private cloud deployments, network infrastructure modernization, IT resource optimization
Automate Network Service Delivery
Automate the lifecycle management of virtual network functions, reducing manual intervention and operational errors. Streamline the process of deploying new network services and updating existing ones to improve IT efficiency.
cloud-native application support, IT service automation, infrastructure-as-code environments, agile IT operations
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Ensure your organization maintains proper licensing for its network virtualization software, avoiding potential penalties and operational disruptions. Maintain access to critical software updates and vendor support for uninterrupted service.
regulated industry IT, enterprise software asset management, IT governance and control, risk mitigation strategies
Key Features
Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) Platform
Enables the deployment and management of virtualized network services, increasing agility and reducing hardware dependency.
Token-Based Licensing (100K-1M)
Provides flexible capacity scaling for virtual network functions, allowing businesses to pay for what they need.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to software features and updates for a defined period.
Electronic Long-Term Use (E-LTU)
Ensures proper licensing and compliance for software deployments, simplifying audits and risk management.
HPE Support and Updates
Grants access to vendor support and software enhancements, ensuring the platform remains current and operational.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and compliant network infrastructures to protect sensitive data and meet stringent regulatory requirements for data integrity and availability.
Telecommunications & Utilities
These industries are at the forefront of NFV adoption, needing to virtualize network functions to increase agility, reduce operational costs, and rapidly deploy new services to customers.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain secure, reliable, and compliant networks to manage patient data (HIPAA) and ensure continuous access to critical medical systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from NFV to create more flexible and responsive networks for IoT devices, operational technology (OT), and real-time data processing, enhancing efficiency and automation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HPE NFV-D?
HPE NFV-D, or Network Functions Virtualization Director, is a software platform that enables businesses to deploy and manage virtualized network functions. It allows network services like firewalls or routers to run as software on standard servers.
What does the token count represent?
The token count (100K-1M) defines the capacity of the NFV-D platform. It dictates how many virtual network functions or how much processing power for these functions your license allows you to deploy and manage.
What is an E-LTU license?
An E-LTU (Electronic Long-Term Use) license is a digital license that grants you the right to use specific software for an extended period, typically through a subscription model. It ensures you have legitimate access to the software's features and updates.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.