Cisco ASR 9000 32x1GE MPA MACsec Right to Use License
This Cisco platform license unlocks MACsec encryption capabilities for your ASR 9000 series routers, enhancing network security and data integrity for your business operations.
- Enhanced Security: Access to MACsec encryption to protect sensitive data in transit across your network infrastructure.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory requirements and industry standards for data privacy and secure communication.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted, secure network operations with licensed, supported security features.
- Feature Enablement: Activate advanced encryption capabilities on your Cisco ASR 9000 32x1GE MPA modules.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ASR 9000 32x1GE MPA MACsec Right to Use License is a software subscription that enables Media Access Control Security (MACsec) on specific Cisco routers. This license provides the necessary entitlement to activate hardware-accelerated encryption, securing data at the Ethernet layer and ensuring confidentiality and integrity for your network traffic.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who manage their own network infrastructure. It is essential for businesses that require robust security for their data in transit, especially those operating in regulated industries or handling sensitive information, and need to integrate advanced security features into their existing Cisco ASR 9000 deployments.
- MACsec Encryption: Enables hardware-based encryption for secure data transmission at the Ethernet layer.
- Data Integrity: Ensures that data transmitted over the network has not been tampered with during transit.
- Confidentiality: Protects sensitive information from unauthorized access by encrypting traffic.
- Compliance Support: Helps organizations meet stringent data security and privacy regulations.
- Platform Specific: Designed for Cisco ASR 9000 series routers with 32x1GE MPA modules.
Secure your critical business data with this essential Cisco license, providing enterprise-grade encryption without the complexity of managing separate security appliances.
What This Enables
Enable MACsec Encryption on Network Edge
Enable teams to secure traffic between critical network points using hardware-accelerated MACsec encryption. This ensures data confidentiality and integrity for sensitive business communications.
network edge deployments, data center interconnects, campus network backbones
Meet Data Privacy Compliance Standards
Streamline compliance efforts by implementing robust encryption required by regulations like GDPR or HIPAA. This license ensures that data transmitted across your network meets necessary security mandates.
regulated industry networks, sensitive data transmission, audit-ready infrastructure
Protect Against Eavesdropping and Tampering
Automate the protection of your network traffic against unauthorized access and data modification. MACsec provides link-layer security, preventing man-in-the-middle attacks and eavesdropping.
high-security environments, inter-site connectivity, critical infrastructure protection
Key Features
MACsec Hardware Acceleration
Provides high-performance encryption without impacting network throughput, ensuring efficient data security.
IEEE 802.1AE Compliance
Ensures interoperability and adherence to industry standards for Ethernet-level security.
Subscription-Based Licensing
Offers flexible access to security features with predictable billing and ongoing updates.
Right to Use License
Grants the legal entitlement to activate and utilize the MACsec feature on the specified hardware.
ASR 9000 Platform Integration
Seamlessly integrates with existing Cisco ASR 9000 infrastructure for simplified deployment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust encryption to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making MACsec essential for secure transactions and communications.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations, which mandate the protection of patient health information (PHI) during transmission, making MACsec a critical component for secure data exchange.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, necessitating strong encryption to maintain client privilege and comply with data privacy laws.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often handle sensitive citizen data and classified information, requiring secure communication channels and compliance with stringent security mandates for data protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MACsec and why is it important?
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 data link layer, protecting against eavesdropping and tampering.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for Cisco ASR 9000 series routers equipped with the 32x1GE Modular Port Adapter (MPA).
What is the billing model for this license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis for the duration of 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.