Cisco Advanced IP Licensing for Full Scale VRFs
This Cisco Advanced IP License subscription enables full-scale Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) instances, providing enhanced network segmentation and routing control for your enterprise infrastructure.
- Enhanced Network Segmentation: Gain granular control over traffic flow and security by isolating routing instances.
- Scalable Routing: Support a larger number of VRFs to accommodate complex network designs and growth.
- Feature Unlock: Access advanced IP routing features essential for modern network architectures.
- Compliance and Security: Maintain regulatory compliance and improve network security through dedicated routing tables.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Advanced IP License for Full Scale VRFs is a subscription-based software license designed to unlock advanced routing capabilities on compatible Cisco hardware. It specifically enables the creation and management of a significantly larger number of Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) instances, allowing for robust network segmentation and traffic isolation.
This license is critical for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market and enterprise organizations who are responsible for complex network deployments. It integrates into existing Cisco network infrastructure, providing the necessary software foundation for advanced routing policies and secure network partitioning.
- Full Scale VRF Support: Enables the maximum number of VRF instances supported by the hardware platform.
- Advanced IP Features: Unlocks sophisticated routing protocols and policy-based routing capabilities.
- Subscription Billing: Provides predictable operational expenses with a recurring subscription model.
- Network Isolation: Facilitates secure separation of traffic for different departments, tenants, or services.
- Enhanced Scalability: Supports network growth and complexity without requiring hardware upgrades for routing instance limits.
This advanced licensing empowers businesses to build more secure, scalable, and segmented networks without the overhead of traditional enterprise solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Segmentation
Enable teams to create isolated routing domains for different business units or security zones. Streamline network management by simplifying complex routing configurations and reducing the risk of inter-segment traffic conflicts.
multi-site deployments, segmented security zones, tenant isolation, complex routing policies
Support Large-Scale Routing Deployments
Support organizations deploying extensive routing configurations that require a high density of VRF instances. Streamline the management of routing tables for large enterprise networks with diverse connectivity requirements.
campus networks, data center interconnects, service provider edge, large branch office networks
Meet Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Automate compliance with stringent data segregation mandates by implementing dedicated VRFs for sensitive information. Enable teams to demonstrate clear separation of data flows, reducing audit risks and ensuring adherence to industry regulations.
financial services compliance, healthcare data privacy, government network security, PCI DSS environments
Key Features
Full Scale VRF Support
Allows for the maximum number of VRF instances on the platform, enabling extensive network segmentation for complex environments.
Advanced IP Routing Features
Unlocks sophisticated routing capabilities essential for modern, scalable, and secure network designs.
Subscription Licensing
Provides a predictable operational expense model for access to advanced software features and ongoing support.
Network Isolation
Enables secure separation of traffic, enhancing security posture and simplifying network management.
Scalability
Supports network growth and increasing complexity without immediate hardware replacement needs for routing instance limits.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network segmentation to isolate sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain HIPAA compliance, necessitating secure isolation of patient data (PHI) and critical medical systems from general network traffic.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often handle classified or sensitive information, requiring advanced network segmentation and security protocols to protect national security and citizen data.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial networks often have separate operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) segments, requiring VRFs to isolate critical control systems from enterprise networks for security and stability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a VRF?
A VRF, or Virtual Routing and Forwarding instance, is a technology that allows multiple routing instances to exist within a single router. Each VRF has its own routing table, enabling traffic isolation and segmentation.
What does 'Full Scale' mean for this license?
Full Scale means this license enables the maximum number of VRF instances that the specific Cisco hardware platform is designed to support, removing limitations imposed by base software.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay a recurring fee for the right to use the software features over a defined term.
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.