Cisco UCC Session Management Function (SMF) | Cloud Licensing, 5G — UCC5G-SMF-S31-B

Keep 5G session control aligned with service policy, subscriber demand, and core network growth. Cisco UCC - Session Management Function (SMF) provides licensing for deployments that need dependable session management inside a cloud or virtualized mobile core architecture. Built for operators and enterprise teams running private 5G or carrier-grade infrastructure, SMF helps manage session establishment, modification, and release within the control plane. That matters when traffic patterns JTFft, slices expand, or service tiers need consistent treatment across the network. This licensing model is suited to organizations that want a Cisco-backed path for core network functions without overcommitting to unnecessary complexity. It supports disciplined scaling, clearer operational planning, and tighter alignment between network policy and service delivery. For teams comparing options, the value is in precision: a focused function for a critical part of the 5G core, backed by Cisco’s enterprise software ecosystem. Ideal For Private 5G core deployments requiring session management control Service provider mobile core environments with policy-driven session handling Virtualized network infrastructure planning for 5G control-plane functions Cisco-based cloud licensing procurement for mobile core software Why This Product 1 Focused on 5G core session control rather than broad platform licensing 2 Fits virtualized and cloud-managed mobile core architectures 3 Supports policy-aware session handling for service consistency 4 Backed by Cisco software licensing for enterprise procurement