HPE NFV-D VIM Adapter Function E-LTU
The HPE NFV D VIM Adapter Function E-LTU provides essential software licensing for network function virtualization infrastructure, ensuring operational continuity and feature access for your core IT systems.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to critical adapter functions, ensuring ongoing software updates and support.
- Platform Applicability: Designed for HPE's Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure (NFVI) platforms, enabling specific VIM adapter capabilities.
- Value Proposition: Guarantees compliance with software licensing requirements and unlocks advanced features for virtualized network functions.
- Operational Continuity: Secures uninterrupted access to essential software components, preventing service disruptions and maintaining system integrity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Electronic Long Term Use (E-LTU) license provides access to the HPE NFV-D VIM Adapter Function, a critical software component for Network Function Virtualization (NFV) environments. It enables the integration and management of Virtualized Infrastructure Managers (VIMs) within HPE's NFV solutions, ensuring proper operation and feature enablement.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market and enterprise organizations utilize this license to maintain compliance and unlock the full capabilities of their HPE NFV infrastructure. It is essential for businesses running virtualized network functions that require robust VIM integration for optimal performance and stability.
- Enables VIM Integration: Unlocks the functionality required to connect and manage Virtualized Infrastructure Managers within HPE's NFV platform.
- Subscription Licensing: Provides access through a recurring subscription model, ensuring continuous updates and support.
- Compliance Assurance: Guarantees adherence to HPE's software licensing terms for critical NFV components.
- Feature Access: Grants entitlement to specific adapter functions necessary for advanced network virtualization operations.
- Operational Stability: Supports the reliable functioning of virtualized network services by ensuring proper VIM interaction.
This HPE E-LTU is the right choice for mid-market teams needing to ensure their NFV infrastructure operates compliantly and efficiently.
What This Enables
Enable Virtual Infrastructure Manager Integration
Enable teams to integrate and manage Virtualized Infrastructure Managers (VIMs) within their HPE Network Function Virtualization (NFV) environment. This ensures proper communication and control over virtualized network resources, optimizing performance.
cloud-native deployments, virtualized network functions, private cloud infrastructure, hybrid cloud environments
Ensure NFV Platform Compliance
Streamline compliance efforts by securing the necessary software licenses for critical NFV components. This license guarantees adherence to HPE's licensing terms for VIM adapter functions, avoiding potential audits or service interruptions.
telecommunications infrastructure, enterprise network virtualization, service provider environments, regulated industries
Automate VIM Adapter Functionality
Automate the activation and management of VIM adapter functions essential for network virtualization. This license provides the entitlement needed to deploy and operate these functions without manual workarounds or unsupported configurations.
software-defined networking, network function virtualization, IT automation initiatives, infrastructure modernization
Key Features
Electronic Long Term Use (E-LTU) License
Provides perpetual access to the licensed software functions under a subscription model, ensuring long-term usability and support.
VIM Adapter Functionality
Unlocks specific capabilities for integrating and managing Virtualized Infrastructure Managers, crucial for NFV environments.
Subscription Billing
Offers a predictable cost structure with recurring payments, simplifying budget management for essential software.
HPE NFV Platform Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration with HPE's Network Function Virtualization infrastructure, minimizing compatibility issues.
Compliance and Feature Access
Guarantees adherence to licensing requirements and provides access to necessary features for advanced NFV operations.
Industry Applications
Telecommunications & Utilities
Telecommunications companies heavily rely on Network Function Virtualization (NFV) to deploy and manage network services efficiently, making VIM integration and licensing critical for their operations.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and compliant IT infrastructure, including virtualized environments, to support critical trading platforms and sensitive data management.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations are increasingly adopting virtualized infrastructure for electronic health records and medical imaging, demanding robust and secure network operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations are integrating IT and OT, often utilizing virtualized environments for control systems and data analytics, requiring stable and licensed software components.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an E-LTU license?
An E-LTU (Electronic Long Term Use) license is a digital software license that grants the right to use specific software indefinitely, often managed through a subscription for support and updates. It is a modern way to license software, replacing traditional physical media and perpetual licenses.
What does VIM stand for in this context?
VIM stands for Virtualized Infrastructure Manager. In Network Function Virtualization (NFV), the VIM is responsible for managing the virtual resources (compute, storage, network) that host the virtual network functions (VNFs).
How does this license ensure compliance?
This license provides the official entitlement from HPE for the VIM Adapter Function. Using the software without this proper licensing can lead to compliance issues, potential service interruptions, and audit risks. This E-LTU ensures you meet HPE's licensing requirements.
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.