Cisco ASR 1001-X 2.5Gbps to 20Gbps Upgrade License
Unlock significantly higher network throughput for your Cisco ASR 1001-X router with this essential platform license, enabling up to 20Gbps performance.
- Enhanced Capacity: Supports increased data traffic and application demands.
- Performance Boost: Upgrades base throughput from 2.5Gbps to a maximum of 20Gbps.
- Platform Specific: Designed for the Cisco ASR 1001-X router with built-in 2x10Gbps interfaces.
- Subscription Based: Provides flexible, ongoing access to upgraded network capabilities.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco platform software license upgrades the throughput capacity of your ASR 1001-X router from 2.5Gbps to a maximum of 20Gbps. It is a subscription-based license that unlocks higher performance for demanding network environments.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market businesses utilize this license to ensure their core routing infrastructure can handle increasing data volumes and application requirements without needing a hardware replacement.
- Increased Throughput: Enables up to 20Gbps performance on the ASR 1001-X.
- Subscription Model: Offers flexible, ongoing access to enhanced network capabilities.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for the Cisco ASR 1001-X router.
- Future Proofing: Prepares your network for future growth and higher bandwidth needs.
- Compliance Ready: Ensures your network hardware meets evolving performance standards.
This license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations needing to scale their network performance without the overhead of new hardware.
What This Enables
Enable Higher Network Throughput
Enable teams to significantly increase the data transfer capacity of their Cisco ASR 1001-X router. Streamline network operations by supporting higher bandwidth applications and increased user traffic.
On-premises data centers, branch office networks, core network infrastructure, high-traffic internal applications
Support Growing Application Demands
Support the deployment of bandwidth-intensive applications by ensuring the network infrastructure can handle the load. Automate performance scaling to meet the evolving needs of business-critical software.
Cloud-connected operations, virtual desktop infrastructure, large file transfer environments, real-time data processing
Optimize Existing Hardware Investment
Streamline network upgrades by unlocking the full potential of existing Cisco ASR 1001-X hardware. Enable longer hardware lifecycles and defer capital expenditure on new equipment.
Budget-conscious IT departments, phased technology rollouts, infrastructure modernization projects
Key Features
2.5Gbps to 20Gbps Throughput Upgrade
Significantly increases the data handling capacity of the Cisco ASR 1001-X router, preventing bottlenecks and improving application responsiveness.
Subscription Licensing
Provides flexible, ongoing access to enhanced network capabilities with predictable billing, allowing for easier budget management.
Cisco ASR 1001-X Platform Specific
Ensures seamless integration and optimal performance with your existing Cisco ASR 1001-X hardware.
Built-in 2x10Gbps Interfaces
Leverages the router's existing high-speed interfaces to achieve the upgraded throughput levels.
Enhanced Network Performance
Improves overall network speed and efficiency, supporting more demanding applications and a greater number of users.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable network performance for trading, transaction processing, and secure data handling, making increased throughput essential for compliance and operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle large volumes of sensitive patient data and require robust network infrastructure for EMR systems, telemedicine, and research, necessitating high throughput for efficient operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments increasingly rely on networked systems for automation, IoT devices, and real-time data analysis, demanding high network capacity to support these critical operations.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions require significant network bandwidth to support large data transfers for research projects, online learning platforms, and campus-wide connectivity for students and staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this license for?
This is a Cisco subscription license that upgrades the throughput capacity of your ASR 1001-X router from 2.5Gbps to a maximum of 20Gbps. It is designed for businesses needing higher network performance.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically designed for the Cisco ASR 1001-X router model.
What is the billing model?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay periodically for the right to use the upgraded features.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.