Cisco ASR 9000 Basic 100G IP/MPLS/L2VPN Foundational License
This Cisco ASR 9000 foundational license subscription unlocks essential 100G IP/MPLS and L2VPN capabilities for your network infrastructure, ensuring continued operation and feature access.
- Feature Access: Entitlement to core IP/MPLS and L2VPN routing and switching features on Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers.
- Capacity Enablement: Supports 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, crucial for high-throughput data transport and service delivery.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains software compliance and access to necessary features for network operations and potential regulatory needs.
- Subscription Value: Provides ongoing access to licensed features through a defined subscription term, simplifying budget management.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ASR 9000 Basic 100G IP/MPLS/L2VPN Foundational License subscription provides the essential software capabilities required to operate advanced routing and VPN services on Cisco's ASR 9000 Series routers. It specifically enables foundational IP/MPLS and Layer 2 VPN functionalities, supporting 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for high-capacity network deployments.
IT Managers and Network Professionals in mid-market and enterprise environments utilize this license to ensure their Cisco ASR 9000 platforms are properly licensed for critical network functions. It is integral for organizations building or expanding service provider edge, core routing, or complex enterprise WAN infrastructures where high bandwidth and advanced routing protocols are paramount.
- Core Routing Enablement: Unlocks essential IP routing and MPLS forwarding capabilities.
- L2VPN Functionality: Grants access to Layer 2 VPN services for efficient traffic segmentation and transport.
- 100G Interface Support: Facilitates the use of high-speed 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for increased throughput.
- Platform Compliance: Ensures the Cisco ASR 9000 platform is licensed for its intended operational features.
- Subscription Model: Offers predictable costs and continuous access to licensed features over the subscription term.
This foundational license subscription is ideal for mid-market and enterprise teams needing to ensure their Cisco ASR 9000 routers are compliant and capable of delivering essential IP/MPLS and L2VPN services.
What This Enables
Enable Core IP/MPLS Routing
Enable teams to deploy and manage essential IP routing and Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) capabilities on Cisco ASR 9000 platforms. This ensures efficient packet forwarding and traffic engineering across the network.
Service provider edge deployments, enterprise WAN core, high-performance data transport networks
Implement L2VPN Services
Streamline the deployment of Layer 2 Virtual Private Network (L2VPN) services, allowing for the extension of Layer 2 connectivity across an MPLS backbone. This is crucial for supporting legacy applications or specific enterprise requirements.
Metro Ethernet services, enterprise data center interconnect, private line emulation
Support High-Speed Interfaces
Automate the activation of 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, providing the necessary software foundation for high-throughput data transmission. This supports demanding bandwidth requirements for core network functions.
Network backbone upgrades, high-capacity aggregation points, data center fabric expansion
Key Features
IP/MPLS Functionality
Enables core routing and label switching for efficient and scalable network traffic management.
L2VPN Support
Allows for the creation and management of Layer 2 VPNs, extending network segments across the infrastructure.
100G Interface Enablement
Unlocks the capability to utilize high-speed 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for maximum throughput.
Subscription Licensing
Provides predictable operational expenses and continuous access to licensed features over the subscription term.
Cisco ASR 9000 Platform
Designed specifically for the robust and scalable Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers, ensuring compatibility and performance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network infrastructure for transaction processing and data integrity, making robust IP/MPLS and L2VPN capabilities essential for their operations.
Telecommunications & Networking
Service providers rely on Cisco ASR 9000 platforms for core routing and VPN services, necessitating foundational licenses to deliver high-bandwidth connectivity and managed services to their customers.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations often involve real-time data processing and control systems that demand high-throughput, low-latency networking, where IP/MPLS and L2VPNs are critical for connecting distributed sites and applications.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and high-capacity networks to transmit sensitive patient data and support critical applications, making advanced routing features like IP/MPLS and L2VPNs vital for their IT infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a foundational license?
A foundational license provides the essential software features required for a platform to perform its core functions. For the Cisco ASR 9000, this includes basic IP/MPLS and L2VPN capabilities needed for routing and VPN services.
What does '100G' refer to?
'100G' refers to 100 Gigabit Ethernet, indicating that this license enables the use of 100 Gigabit interfaces on the Cisco ASR 9000 router, supporting very high data transfer rates.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This is a subscription license, meaning you pay for the right to use the licensed features for a defined period. This provides predictable costs and ensures you have access to the features for the duration of your subscription.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.