Cisco ASR 9000 32x1GE MPA MACsec Right to Use License
Secure your network infrastructure with the Cisco ASR 9000 MACsec Right to Use License, enabling encrypted data transmission for enhanced privacy and compliance.
- Enhanced Security: Enables MACsec encryption on the 32x1GE line card for secure data transfer.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements for data privacy and protection.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures uninterrupted, secure network operations with licensed functionality.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks critical security capabilities for sensitive network segments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco ASR 9000 platform software license that enables MACsec (Media Access Control Security) functionality for the 32x1GE line card. It provides the right to use the MACsec feature, ensuring encrypted data transmission at the line rate.
This license is designed for IT professionals and network engineers within SMB and mid-market organizations who manage Cisco ASR 9000 routers. It is essential for environments requiring robust security for data in transit, such as those handling sensitive financial, healthcare, or corporate data.
- MACsec Encryption: Activates hardware-based encryption for Layer 2 traffic.
- Line Card Specific: Applies to the 32x1GE line card on Cisco ASR 9000 series routers.
- Subscription Billing: Licensed on a subscription basis, providing ongoing access to the feature.
- Secure Data Transfer: Protects data confidentiality and integrity between network points.
- Compliance Support: Aids in adhering to data security regulations and corporate policies.
This license is the ideal solution for businesses needing to secure their network traffic without the complexity of enterprise-level hardware overhauls.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Network Traffic
Enable teams to encrypt Layer 2 traffic between network devices, ensuring data confidentiality and integrity. Streamline the implementation of secure communication channels for sensitive business operations.
enterprise network backbone, data center interconnect, campus network security, WAN edge security
Meet Regulatory Compliance
Automate adherence to data privacy regulations by encrypting all transmitted data. Ensure continuous compliance with industry standards and corporate security policies without manual intervention.
financial services networks, healthcare data transport, legal firm communications, government agency data
Protect Sensitive Data in Transit
Protect sensitive customer and corporate information from eavesdropping and man-in-the-middle attacks. Safeguard intellectual property and confidential communications across the network.
corporate WAN links, inter-site connectivity, critical infrastructure monitoring, secure remote access
Key Features
MACsec Encryption
Provides hardware-based encryption for Layer 2 traffic, ensuring data confidentiality and integrity without impacting performance.
Right to Use (RTU) License
Grants the entitlement to use the MACsec feature on the specified line card, simplifying licensing management.
Subscription Billing
Offers a flexible, recurring subscription model for access to the security feature, aligning costs with usage.
Cisco ASR 9000 Platform
Integrates seamlessly with existing Cisco ASR 9000 infrastructure, extending its security capabilities.
32x1GE Line Card Support
Specifically enables MACsec functionality on the 32x1 Gigabit Ethernet line card for targeted security deployment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust encryption to protect sensitive transaction data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making MACsec essential for secure data transport.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must secure patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating encrypted communication channels for data transmitted over networks.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies handle classified and sensitive citizen data, requiring strong encryption to meet stringent security mandates and protect national security interests.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations manage highly confidential client information, demanding secure data transmission to maintain client privilege and comply with data protection laws.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MACsec?
MACsec (Media Access Control Security) is an IEEE 802.1AE standard that provides security services for Ethernet traffic. It ensures data confidentiality, integrity, and origin authenticity at the MAC layer.
What does 'Right to Use' mean for this license?
A 'Right to Use' license, especially in a subscription model, grants you the legal permission to activate and utilize the specified software feature on your hardware for the duration of the subscription term.
Does this license require additional hardware?
This license enables a feature on an existing Cisco ASR 9000 router equipped with the 32x1GE line card. No additional hardware is required, only the appropriate software license.
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.