Cisco ASR 900 OC48/STM-16 Port License
This Cisco platform license enables high-speed OC48/STM-16 connectivity for your ASR 900 series router, ensuring critical network performance and feature access.
- Access to High-Speed Interfaces: Enables 1-port OC48/STM-16 connectivity for enhanced data throughput.
- Subscription Term: Provides ongoing access to licensed features and software updates for the duration of the subscription.
- Platform Compliance: Ensures your Cisco ASR 900 platform is properly licensed for specific high-capacity interface modules.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees continued access to essential network functions and support for the licensed term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ASR 900 1 Port OC48/STM-16 License is a software subscription that unlocks high-speed network interface capabilities on your Cisco ASR 900 series router. This license is essential for organizations requiring robust, carrier-grade connectivity to support demanding data traffic and services.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who are responsible for managing and expanding their network infrastructure. It integrates directly with the Cisco ASR 900 platform, enabling specific hardware modules and ensuring compliance with software entitlements.
- Enables OC48/STM-16 Port: Activates a single high-capacity port for advanced network aggregation and transport.
- Subscription-Based Access: Provides access to features and updates for the licensed term, aligning costs with usage.
- Platform Specific: Designed exclusively for the Cisco ASR 900 series routers.
- Feature Unlock: Grants the necessary software entitlement to utilize the OC48/STM-16 interface.
- Network Scalability: Supports the expansion of network capacity to meet growing business demands.
This Cisco license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to scale their network with high-speed, reliable connectivity without the overhead of enterprise-grade hardware procurement.
What This Enables
Enable High-Speed Network Aggregation
Enable teams to aggregate traffic from multiple lower-speed links onto a single high-capacity OC48/STM-16 interface. Streamline network backhaul and improve overall data throughput for critical business applications.
core network infrastructure, data center interconnect, service provider edge
Support Demanding Data Services
Automate the activation of high-bandwidth interfaces required for services like large-scale data replication or high-definition video conferencing. Ensure reliable performance for business-critical applications with demanding bandwidth needs.
business continuity planning, disaster recovery sites, high-performance computing clusters
Maintain Network Compliance and Licensing
Streamline software licensing by ensuring proper entitlement for high-speed interface modules on the ASR 900 platform. Avoid operational risks associated with unlicensed features or hardware.
IT asset management, network infrastructure upgrades, regulatory compliance audits
Key Features
OC48/STM-16 Interface Support
Provides a single, high-capacity interface for efficient data aggregation and transport, enabling faster network speeds.
Subscription Licensing Model
Offers flexible, term-based access to licensed features, aligning costs with operational needs and simplifying budget management.
Cisco ASR 900 Platform Integration
Ensures seamless compatibility and functionality with the specific Cisco ASR 900 hardware, guaranteeing proper operation.
Software Feature Unlock
Grants the necessary software entitlement to activate and utilize the high-speed port, ensuring full platform capability.
Network Scalability
Allows businesses to expand their network bandwidth and capacity to meet evolving demands without immediate, large-scale hardware investments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable network connectivity for high-frequency trading, large data transfers, and secure transactions, making OC48/STM-16 interfaces critical for their operations.
Telecommunications & Managed Services
Service providers and large enterprises often use ASR 900 series routers for network aggregation and transport, requiring high-capacity interfaces like OC48/STM-16 to handle significant traffic volumes.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle vast amounts of sensitive data, including large medical imaging files, necessitating high-bandwidth connections for efficient data sharing and access to critical systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments with extensive sensor networks, real-time data processing, and complex operational technology (OT) require robust, high-speed network links to manage and analyze operational data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco ASR 900 1 Port OC48/STM-16 License?
This is a software subscription license for Cisco's ASR 900 series routers. It enables the functionality of one OC48/STM-16 interface port, allowing for high-speed network connectivity.
What is the term of this license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is valid for a defined term. The specific duration is determined at the time of purchase and is part of the subscription agreement.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically designed for the Cisco ASR 900 series routers. It activates the OC48/STM-16 interface capability on compatible hardware modules within that platform.
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.