Cisco ASR9000 64-BIT IOS XR Software License
This Cisco IOS XR software license provides essential operating system capabilities for your ASR9000 platform, ensuring continued network operation and feature access.
- Access to: Core Cisco IOS XR features and functionalities required for ASR9000 routing platforms.
- Coverage for: Essential software operations, enabling stable and reliable network performance for your business.
- Protection against: Licensing non-compliance and potential service disruptions due to outdated software versions.
- Entitlement to: Continued support and access to software updates as per the subscription term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software license subscription for Cisco's 64-bit IOS XR operating system, specifically designed for the ASR9000 series routers. It grants the necessary entitlements to operate the software, access its features, and maintain compliance with Cisco's licensing policies.
This license is critical for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who manage core network infrastructure. It ensures their Cisco ASR9000 routers function correctly, supporting business-critical applications and services within their own data centers or network closets.
- Platform Support: Enables the 64-bit IOS XR operating system on Cisco ASR9000 series routers.
- Feature Access: Unlocks the full suite of routing and network services capabilities of the IOS XR software.
- Subscription Billing: Provides a predictable, recurring cost model for software access and updates.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network infrastructure is properly licensed, avoiding potential audit issues.
- Operational Stability: Supports the continued, reliable operation of your core routing hardware.
This Cisco IOS XR software license is the essential component for SMB and mid-market teams to maintain compliant and fully functional ASR9000 routing infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Core Routing and Network Services
Enable teams to deploy and manage advanced routing capabilities on their Cisco ASR9000 platforms. Streamline network operations by ensuring all necessary software features are licensed and accessible for business-critical traffic.
core network infrastructure, service provider edge, data center interconnect, enterprise routing backbone
Maintain Software Compliance and Audit Readiness
Automate the process of ensuring software licensing is up to date for critical network hardware. Protect your organization from potential fines and service interruptions by maintaining compliance with vendor licensing agreements.
regulated environments, IT asset management, network infrastructure lifecycle, risk mitigation
Support Network Growth and Feature Expansion
Streamline the addition of new network services and features by ensuring the underlying operating system is properly licensed. Support business growth by having the licensed capacity to expand network capabilities as needed.
network scalability, technology refresh cycles, service portfolio expansion, business continuity planning
Key Features
64-bit IOS XR Software
Provides the modern, high-performance operating system required for advanced routing functions on ASR9000 platforms.
Subscription Licensing
Offers a flexible and predictable cost model for accessing and maintaining software capabilities over time.
Platform Specific
Ensures compatibility and optimal performance by being tailored for the Cisco ASR9000 series routers.
Feature Entitlement
Grants access to the full range of routing, switching, and service features within the IOS XR software.
Compliance Assurance
Helps organizations meet vendor licensing requirements, avoiding potential audits and service disruptions.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and high transaction volumes, making robust routing platforms like the ASR9000 essential for their operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations depend on stable network connectivity for automation, IoT devices, and real-time data processing, necessitating dependable routing solutions to maintain production uptime.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need secure and always-on networks to manage patient data, medical devices, and critical communication systems, where network reliability is paramount for patient care.
Telecommunications
Service providers rely on high-capacity routing platforms like the ASR9000 to deliver internet, voice, and video services to their customers, requiring licensed and supported software for network stability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco IOS XR Software?
Cisco IOS XR is a modular, network operating system designed for high-end routing platforms like the ASR9000 series. It provides advanced features, scalability, and reliability for complex network environments.
What does a software license enable?
A software license, especially a subscription, enables you to legally run the operating system, access its features, receive software updates, and potentially obtain support from the vendor for the duration of the license term.
Why is a subscription model used for this license?
Subscription models offer a more flexible and often cost-effective way to access software, providing continuous updates and support without large upfront capital expenditures. It aligns software costs with ongoing operational needs.
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.