Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization WAN Advantage - 2 Gbps, 5 Licenses, 1 Month Subscription

The Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization WAN Advantage is a subscription-based, software-defined solution designed to empower enterprise networks with flexible, scalable WAN services. This bundle provides a total throughput of up to 2 Gbps across five licenses for a one-month term, making it ideal for pilots, proofs of concept, seasonal traffic surges, or temporary WAN modernization initiatives. By moving WAN services to a virtualized platform, organizations can reduce hardware footprints, accelerate deployment, and gain centralized control over policy, security, and performance—without sacrificing reliability or security.

• License details and duration: This bundle is a subscription license package comprising 5 licenses for a 1-month term, delivering a total aggregated throughput of up to 2 Gbps. It’s designed for rapid experimentation, short-term projects, or cloud-first WAN strategies where flexibility and speed matter.
• Virtualized WAN capabilities: Built on Cisco’s NFV framework, WAN Advantage delivers virtual network functions that enable scalable, software-defined connectivity at the edge. Expect streamlined provisioning, simplified management, and the ability to adapt bandwidth and security policies as your needs evolve—without repeated hardware refresh cycles.
• Deployment flexibility and architecture: The solution is designed to work across hybrid environments. It can be deployed on standard x86 hardware or within private cloud infrastructure, aligning with modern IT architectures that blend on-premises and cloud resources for optimized performance and cost-efficiency.
• Cost-effective licensing and management: The monthly, pay-as-you-go licensing model helps you align WAN costs with actual usage. As traffic patterns change, you can renew or expand capabilities in a straightforward manner, avoiding large upfront investments while preserving agility.
• Licensing framework and Cisco support ecosystem: The package follows Cisco’s licensing guidelines, including considerations under the Cisco Service Provider License Agreement (SPLA). This alignment supports ongoing software updates, security patches, and access to Cisco’s broader enterprise support ecosystem as defined by your service contract.

Technical Details of Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization WAN Advantage

• License Type: Subscription
• Aggregate Throughput: 2 Gbps
• Licenses Included: 5
• License Duration: 1 Month
• Deployment Model: NFV-based WAN edge / virtualized network function
• Platform Compatibility: Standard hardware or private cloud; supports virtualization platforms compatible with Cisco NFV solutions
• Primary Use Case: Virtualized WAN services for enterprise sites, branches, and data centers requiring flexible bandwidth and policy-driven connectivity
• Monitoring and Updates: Access to Cisco software updates and security patches per licensing terms; managed via the Cisco NFV management interface

How to install Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization WAN Advantage

• Step 1 – Prepare your environment: Confirm you have compatible hardware or private cloud infrastructure capable of hosting NFV workloads and supporting up to 2 Gbps of aggregated throughput. Ensure baseline network connectivity and management access are in place.
• Step 2 – Obtain and activate licenses: Acquire the 5-license, 1-month subscription and apply license keys through the designated Cisco license portal or NFV management console as instructed by Cisco’s deployment guide.
• Step 3 – Deploy the virtual network functions: Install the WAN virtualization VNFs on your chosen platform (hardware or cloud). Allocate compute, memory, and storage resources according to your traffic expectations and the recommended Cisco NFV guidelines.
• Step 4 – Configure network policies and routing: Define WAN policies, traffic steering rules, QoS priorities, and security parameters to optimize performance for critical applications across sites and clouds.
• Step 5 – Validate, monitor, and optimize: Establish baseline performance, verify site-to-site connectivity, and monitor throughput against the 2 Gbps target. Set up alerts for license expiry, performance deviations, and compliance checks to maintain service levels.

Frequently asked questions

• What exactly is included in this subscription bundle? The package provides five licenses that collectively enable up to 2 Gbps of aggregated throughput for a one-month period, designed to support temporary deployments, pilots, or PoCs with a flexible, software-defined WAN approach.
• Can I renew or extend the license after the initial month? Yes. After the 1-month term, you can renew the subscription and adjust capacity or licensing to suit evolving requirements, subject to Cisco licensing terms and availability.
• How is the 2 Gbps throughput allocated across licenses? The 2 Gbps is an aggregate capacity for the entire bundle. How traffic is distributed among sites or VNFs depends on your deployment design, routing policies, and traffic patterns within the NFV WAN Advantage environment.
• Where can this be deployed? The solution is designed for virtualization and can be deployed on standard x86 hardware or within private cloud environments that support Cisco NFV workloads, enabling a hybrid WAN approach.
• What kind of support and updates are included? The licensing framework follows Cisco's guidelines (including SPLA considerations). Access to software updates and security patches is provided under the terms of the service contract and may vary by region and reseller agreement; additional support options are available through Cisco and partner channels.