Cisco ASR 1000 Series IP Base License
The Cisco ASR1K IP Base License subscription unlocks critical routing and security capabilities for your Cisco ASR 1000 Series routers, ensuring network stability and performance.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to core routing and security features.
- Feature Access: Enables foundational IP routing, QoS, and security services.
- Compliance: Ensures your network infrastructure meets Cisco's software licensing requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Supports the ongoing functionality of your Cisco ASR 1000 Series platform.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco ASR 1000 Series IP Base License delivered as a subscription. It provides essential software features required for the operation of Cisco ASR 1000 Series routers, including core IP routing protocols, Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities, and foundational security services.
Businesses with Cisco ASR 1000 Series routers utilize this license to maintain compliance and access necessary functionalities for their network edge or aggregation points. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations managing their own network infrastructure.
- Core Routing: Enables essential IP routing protocols for network connectivity.
- Quality of Service (QoS): Manages traffic to prioritize critical applications and ensure performance.
- Security Features: Provides foundational security services to protect network traffic.
- Subscription Model: Offers flexible, ongoing access to software features and updates.
- Platform Support: Specifically designed for Cisco ASR 1000 Series aggregation services routers.
This Cisco license subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to ensure their Cisco ASR 1000 Series routers operate with essential, compliant features.
What This Enables
Enable Foundational Routing and Connectivity
Enable teams to establish and maintain essential IP routing for their internal business network. Streamline network operations by ensuring core connectivity protocols are active and properly configured.
On-premises data centers, branch office networks, campus network infrastructure
Implement Quality of Service Policies
Streamline network traffic management by enabling Quality of Service (QoS) features. Automate the prioritization of critical business applications, ensuring optimal performance for voice, video, and data traffic.
Networks supporting VoIP and video conferencing, business-critical application delivery, multi-service networks
Enhance Network Security Posture
Enable teams to deploy foundational security services directly on the network edge. Protect internal resources and data by implementing basic security controls as part of the routing platform.
Perimeter network security, internal network segmentation, secure remote access gateways
Key Features
IP Base Routing Features
Ensures essential connectivity and data forwarding capabilities for your network.
Quality of Service (QoS)
Allows for traffic prioritization, guaranteeing performance for critical business applications.
Basic Security Services
Provides foundational security functions to protect your network edge.
Subscription Licensing
Offers flexible, ongoing access to software features and potential updates.
Cisco ASR 1000 Series Compatibility
Guarantees the license is designed to function correctly with your specific Cisco hardware.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and ensure continuous trading operations, making robust routing and QoS essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers rely on stable network connectivity for critical patient care systems and data transmission, necessitating dependable routing and traffic management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations depend on consistent network performance for real-time data acquisition and control systems, where QoS and reliable routing are paramount.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often have strict compliance and security mandates, requiring licensed and supported network equipment to maintain secure and operational communication channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco ASR1K IP Base License?
The Cisco ASR1K IP Base License is a subscription that unlocks essential routing, Quality of Service (QoS), and foundational security features for Cisco ASR 1000 Series routers. It is required for the proper operation of these devices.
What is the difference between IP Base and other Cisco licenses?
The IP Base license provides the fundamental feature set. Higher-tier licenses, such as IP Advantage (or similar), typically offer more advanced routing protocols, enhanced security features, and additional services not included in the IP Base package.
How is this license billed?
This license is provided on a subscription basis, meaning it is billed periodically (e.g., annually) for continued access to the licensed features and software updates.
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.