Lenovo VMware NSX Data Center for Remote Office Branch Office - Software Subscription and Support - 25 VM - 3 Year

Experience enterprise-grade network virtualization and security tailored for distributed environments with Lenovo VMware NSX Data Center for Remote Office Branch Office. This software subscription and support offering delivers a 3-year license that covers up to 25 virtual machines, empowering ROBO deployments to run with the same robust networking and security features found in larger data centers. Built for remote sites, this solution combines powerful NSX Data Center capabilities with Lenovo’s OEM advantages to simplify procurement, accelerate deployment, and ensure ongoing peace of mind through comprehensive support.

• Unified ROBO network virtualization: Create scalable, isolated networks across remote offices and branch locations without complex physical rewiring. NSX Data Center provides software-defined networking that abstracts the physical layer, enabling consistent policies and agile deployment wherever your ROBO sites reside.
• Security that travels with the workload: Implement micro-segmentation and granular firewall policies to protect every VM and workload at the ROBO edge. Distributed firewall and policy-based security reduce attack surfaces and improve threat containment across distributed environments.
• 25 VM license for ROBO environments: A clearly defined maximum VM count ensures predictable licensing for small-to-mid-size ROBO deployments, helping you stay compliant while delivering robust capabilities to each site.
• 3-year software subscription and support: Enjoy extended coverage that includes upgrade rights, bug fixes, and dedicated Lenovo/VMware support, so you can plan outages and maintenance with confidence and minimize downtime.
• OEM licensing for streamlined procurement: OEM packaging simplifies purchasing through Lenovo’s channel, ensuring compatibility with Lenovo hardware and optimized deployment workflows for remote locations.

Technical Details of Lenovo VMware NSX Data Center for Remote Office Branch Office

• Product type: Software Subscription and Support
• VM license entitlement: 25 Virtual Machines
• License term: 3-Year subscription
• Deployment scope: Remote Office / Branch Office (ROBO)
• Licensing model: OEM packaged license
• Vendor/partner: Lenovo in collaboration with VMware NSX Data Center
• Support coverage: Includes software updates and access to technical support during the term

How to install Lenovo VMware NSX Data Center for Remote Office Branch Office

• Prepare your ROBO environment: Verify hardware compatibility and ensure your remote sites meet the minimum VMware vSphere requirements. Confirm that network connectivity between ROBO sites and management or data center components is reliable to support NSX control plane communications.
• Provision NSX Manager and components: Deploy the NSX data plane and control plane components as per your ROBO topology. Register NSX Manager instances and establish the management plane to enable centralized policy administration across all ROBO sites.
• Apply the license: Import and apply the Lenovo VMware NSX Data Center subscription license for the ROBO environment. Validate license activation and ensure the 25 VM entitlement is recognized by the management plane.
• Configure networking and security policies: Create logical switches and segments for each ROBO site, define distributed routing, and implement micro-segmentation policies that protect workload traffic. Tailor firewall rules to ROBO security requirements and regulatory considerations.
• Monitor, optimize, and scale: Set up dashboards and monitoring to observe ROBO traffic patterns, latency, and security events. Use policy-based automation to streamline new ROBO site onboarding and adjust resources as you grow beyond 25 VMs or add more ROBO locations.

Frequently asked questions

• What is included in the Lenovo VMware NSX Data Center for ROBO 25 VM 3-Year package? The package provides a 3-year software subscription and support for up to 25 virtual machines, delivered as an OEM license configured for Remote Office / Branch Office deployments. It includes access to software updates and technical support during the term.
• What deployment scenarios is this best suited for? It is designed for ROBO environments where multiple remote sites require consistent networking and security policy enforcement, with centralized management, simplified procurement, and ongoing support through Lenovo and VMware.
• Can I expand beyond 25 VMs in the future? The current SKU covers up to 25 VMs under a 3-year term. If you anticipate growth, consult Lenovo or your Lenovo channel partner about higher VM entitlements or multi-site ROBO licensing options.
• What are the security capabilities included? NSX Data Center provides micro-segmentation, distributed firewall, and policy-based security that protect workloads across distributed ROBO sites, reducing lateral movement and improving threat visibility.
• Do I need VMware expertise to deploy this solution? While Lenovo provides the OEM license and support, NSX Data Center deployments typically require VMware networking and virtualization expertise. We recommend engaging a qualified administrator or partner to design, implement, and verify NSX configurations for ROBO environments.
• What kind of support is included during the 3-year term? The 3-year subscription includes software updates, security patches, and access to Lenovo/VMware technical support to help resolve installation, configuration, and performance issues related to NSX Data Center in ROBO deployments.
• Is this license compatible with Lenovo hardware? Yes, this offering is designed as an OEM license to align with Lenovo hardware ecosystems, enabling streamlined procurement, compatibility, and support workflows for Lenovo-based ROBO deployments.