Cisco ASR9000 64-Bit IOS XR Software Subscription
This Cisco IOS XR software subscription provides essential operating system capabilities for your ASR9000 series routers, ensuring continued network functionality and access to critical features.
- Subscription Term: Annual subscription ensures continuous access to software updates and support.
- Platform Coverage: Licenses the 64-bit IOS XR operating system for Cisco ASR9000 series routers.
- Feature Access: Unlocks advanced routing, security, and management features required for modern networks.
- Compliance & Stability: Maintains software currency and supports regulatory requirements for network infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ASR9000 64-Bit IOS XR Software Subscription is a licensing agreement that grants your organization the right to use Cisco's advanced network operating system on your ASR9000 series routers. This subscription model ensures you have access to the latest features, security patches, and ongoing support necessary for robust network performance and stability.
This software is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who are responsible for managing critical network infrastructure. It is essential for organizations utilizing Cisco ASR9000 routers to maintain high availability, support complex traffic patterns, and ensure their network operating system remains current and compliant.
- Advanced Routing Capabilities: Enables sophisticated traffic engineering and routing protocols.
- Enhanced Security Features: Provides tools to protect network infrastructure from threats.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamlines network management and troubleshooting with a modern OS.
- Software Currency: Guarantees access to the latest software releases and bug fixes.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable annual costs for software licensing and support.
This Cisco IOS XR subscription is the ideal solution for businesses needing reliable, feature-rich network operating system access for their ASR9000 routers without the burden of perpetual license management.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Routing
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated traffic engineering and routing protocols necessary for high-performance networks. Streamline the management of complex network topologies and ensure optimal data flow across your infrastructure.
core network routing, high-availability deployments, traffic management, data center interconnects, service provider edge
Maintain Software Compliance and Security
Automate the process of staying current with Cisco's latest IOS XR software releases, including critical security patches. Protect your network infrastructure from emerging threats and meet regulatory compliance requirements with up-to-date software.
security-conscious environments, regulated industries, compliance audits, risk mitigation, network hardening
Enhance Network Management and Visibility
Streamline network operations by providing IT professionals with access to advanced diagnostic and management tools within the IOS XR operating system. Improve troubleshooting efficiency and gain deeper insights into network performance.
network operations centers, IT administration, performance monitoring, troubleshooting workflows, infrastructure management
Key Features
64-bit IOS XR Operating System
Provides a stable, scalable, and feature-rich platform for advanced routing and network services.
Subscription Licensing Model
Offers predictable annual costs and continuous access to software updates and support.
Advanced Routing Protocols
Enables sophisticated traffic management and routing policies for optimal network performance.
Security Enhancements
Includes features to protect network infrastructure and data from unauthorized access and threats.
Ongoing Software Updates
Ensures your network benefits from the latest features, bug fixes, and security patches.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure networks to handle sensitive data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making robust routing software essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers depend on uninterrupted network connectivity for patient care systems and must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating reliable and secure network infrastructure.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on consistent network performance for automation and real-time data processing, demanding stable and efficient routing solutions to maintain production continuity.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, complex networks supporting numerous users and data-intensive research, requiring scalable and manageable routing platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco IOS XR?
Cisco IOS XR is a modular, network-resident operating system designed for high-end Cisco routers like the ASR9000 series. It provides advanced routing capabilities, high availability, and programmability.
What does a software subscription provide?
A software subscription provides the right to use the software for a defined term, along with access to software updates, new features, and technical support from the vendor.
How is this licensed?
This is licensed on a subscription basis, typically billed annually, for use on Cisco ASR9000 series routers.
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.