Cisco ASR 9000 MACSEC 400G Right to Use License
Secure your critical data with the Cisco ASR 9000 MACSEC 400G Right to Use License, enabling hardware-based encryption for high-speed network traffic.
- Enhanced Security: Access hardware-based MACsec encryption to protect data in transit.
- High Performance: Maintain 400 Gbps throughput with inline encryption for demanding workloads.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet stringent regulatory requirements for data privacy and security.
- Network Integrity: Prevent unauthorized access and tampering of sensitive information.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ASR 9000 MACSEC 400G Right to Use License unlocks advanced, hardware-based encryption capabilities for your Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers. It enables MACsec (Media Access Control Security) at 400 Gbps, ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity for traffic traversing your network segments.
IT Managers and Network Professionals in mid-market and enterprise environments utilize this license to secure sensitive data flows, comply with industry regulations, and protect against man-in-the-middle attacks. It is essential for organizations that handle confidential information and require robust network security without compromising performance.
- Hardware-Accelerated Encryption: Utilizes dedicated hardware for high-speed, low-latency encryption.
- MACsec Support: Implements IEEE 802.1AE standard for secure Layer 2 connectivity.
- 400 Gbps Throughput: Delivers full line-rate encryption performance at 400 Gbps.
- Data Confidentiality: Encrypts data to prevent eavesdropping and unauthorized access.
- Data Integrity: Ensures data has not been altered in transit.
Secure your high-speed network traffic and meet compliance mandates with this essential Cisco licensing upgrade.
What This Enables
Enable High-Speed Network Traffic Encryption
Enable teams to secure sensitive data flows across high-speed network links using hardware-accelerated MACsec encryption. Ensure data confidentiality and integrity for critical business communications and transactions.
high-speed network infrastructure, data center interconnects, service provider edge deployments
Meet Stringent Regulatory Compliance
Streamline compliance efforts by implementing robust encryption standards required by industry regulations like HIPAA, PCI DSS, or GDPR. Protect sensitive customer and corporate data from unauthorized access and breaches.
regulated industries, compliance-driven organizations, data privacy initiatives
Protect Against Network Intrusions
Automate the protection of network traffic against man-in-the-middle attacks and eavesdropping. Ensure that data remains unaltered and authentic as it traverses the network infrastructure.
security-conscious networks, perimeter security, internal network segmentation
Key Features
Hardware-Accelerated MACsec
Provides high-performance, low-latency encryption using dedicated hardware, ensuring full 400 Gbps throughput.
IEEE 802.1AE Compliance
Ensures interoperability and adherence to industry standards for secure Layer 2 connectivity.
Data Confidentiality
Protects sensitive data from unauthorized viewing during transmission.
Data Integrity
Guarantees that data has not been tampered with or altered during transit.
Subscription Licensing
Offers flexible, ongoing access to the latest security features and support.
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 transmission.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating strong encryption for data in transit to prevent breaches and ensure privacy.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies handle classified and sensitive citizen data, requiring high levels of security and compliance with mandates for data protection and integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and sensitive operational data require secure transmission to prevent cyber-physical attacks and ensure operational continuity and data integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MACsec?
MACsec, or Media Access Control Security, is an IEEE 802.1AE standard that provides security services for Ethernet traffic. It ensures data confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity at the MAC layer.
What hardware is required for this license?
This license is specifically for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers that support 400 Gbps interfaces and MACsec encryption.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This is a subscription-based Right to Use license, providing ongoing access to the MACsec 400G functionality.
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.