Cisco APIC-EM Software Management License for ASR 9K
Unlock advanced network management capabilities for your Cisco ASR 9K routers with this Cisco APIC-EM software management license subscription.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to Cisco APIC-EM features for continuous updates and support.
- Platform Coverage: Specifically designed to manage and monitor one Cisco ASR 9000 Series router.
- Feature Enablement: Grants access to Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module (APIC-EM) functionalities for intelligent network automation.
- Value Proposition: Ensures software compliance, provides access to critical management tools, and supports ongoing network operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Enterprise Management license provides subscription-based access to the APIC-EM software for managing Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers. It unlocks advanced capabilities for network automation, policy enforcement, and intelligent service deployment, ensuring your network infrastructure operates efficiently and compliantly.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates into environments with existing Cisco ASR 9K deployments. It supports businesses that rely on their network for critical operations and require sophisticated tools for management and optimization without the overhead of enterprise-scale solutions.
- Automated Network Management: Streamline the configuration and management of your ASR 9K routers.
- Policy-Driven Automation: Implement and enforce network policies across your infrastructure.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic and application performance.
- Subscription Value: Benefit from continuous software updates, feature enhancements, and ongoing vendor support.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain licensing compliance and access to the latest security patches.
Empower your IT team with essential network management tools, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance for your business network.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Policy Enforcement
Enable teams to automate routine network configurations and enforce granular policies across their Cisco ASR 9K infrastructure. Streamline deployment and management of network services to improve operational agility and reduce manual errors.
organizations with complex routing needs, businesses requiring centralized network control, teams managing distributed network sites, IT departments focused on operational efficiency
Enhance Network Visibility and Performance Monitoring
Streamline the process of monitoring network traffic and application performance on ASR 9K routers. Automate the collection of performance metrics to proactively identify and resolve potential bottlenecks or issues.
businesses dependent on application performance, IT teams needing real-time network insights, organizations with critical data flows, environments with diverse application traffic
Ensure Software Compliance and Access Updates
Automate the tracking of software licenses to ensure compliance with vendor requirements and avoid potential penalties. Maintain access to the latest software features, security patches, and support from Cisco.
companies prioritizing IT asset management, businesses operating under strict regulatory guidelines, IT departments seeking to minimize licensing risks, organizations with long-term network investments
Key Features
APIC-EM Software Management
Provides advanced tools for automating network configurations and policies on ASR 9K routers, reducing manual effort and errors.
Subscription Licensing
Ensures continuous access to the latest software features, security updates, and vendor support, protecting your investment.
Single ASR 9K Device Support
Allows focused management and optimization of a specific critical router within your network infrastructure.
Application-Aware Networking
Enables intelligent traffic steering and Quality of Service (QoS) based on application needs, improving user experience.
Centralized Management Platform
Offers a unified view and control point for managing the ASR 9K, simplifying operations for IT teams.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network infrastructure with strict compliance requirements, making advanced management and automation tools essential for operational integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on robust and stable network connectivity for operational technology (OT) systems, necessitating efficient management and monitoring to prevent disruptions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and require high availability for critical systems, making network performance and security paramount, supported by advanced management tools.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often manage large, complex networks with stringent security and compliance mandates, benefiting from automated management and policy enforcement for efficiency and control.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco APIC-EM?
Cisco APIC-EM (Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module) is a software solution that provides network automation and programmability for enterprise networks. It allows for policy-based management of network devices like the ASR 9000 Series.
What does '1 ASR9K' mean in the license?
This license is designed to enable management capabilities for a single Cisco ASR 9000 Series router. If you need to manage multiple routers, you would require additional licenses.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license. This model provides ongoing access to software updates, new features, and vendor support throughout the subscription term.
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.