Cisco ASR 9000 Basic 100Gbps IP/MPLS Foundation License
This Cisco ASR 9000 foundation license subscription unlocks 100Gbps IP/MPLS routing capabilities, ensuring high-performance network operations for your business.
- Enhanced Routing: Access advanced IP/MPLS features for efficient traffic management and network segmentation.
- Capacity Expansion: Enable 100Gbps interfaces, supporting high-throughput data transmission critical for growing businesses.
- Subscription Term: Benefit from continuous access to features and updates throughout the license duration.
- Platform Foundation: Provides essential routing services for core network infrastructure on the ASR 9000 series.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ASR 9000 Basic 100Gbps IP/MPLS Foundation License is a subscription-based software license that enables advanced Internet Protocol/Multiprotocol Label Switching (IP/MPLS) capabilities on Cisco's ASR 9000 Series routers. This license is fundamental for businesses requiring high-performance, scalable, and resilient routing services, particularly for service provider edge and core network deployments.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within mid-market and enterprise organizations who are responsible for managing complex network infrastructures. It integrates directly with the Cisco ASR 9000 platform, providing the foundational software features necessary for advanced routing protocols, traffic engineering, and service delivery within their own operational network environment.
- IP/MPLS Enablement: Unlocks core IP/MPLS routing features essential for modern network architectures.
- 100Gbps Throughput: Supports high-speed interfaces, crucial for data-intensive applications and services.
- Subscription Model: Provides ongoing access to features and software updates for the duration of the subscription.
- Platform Integration: Designed specifically for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series routing platforms.
- Network Scalability: Facilitates the expansion of network capacity and service offerings.
This foundation license is the ideal choice for mid-market organizations needing to build or enhance their core IP/MPLS network infrastructure with enterprise-grade routing capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced IP/MPLS Routing
Enable teams to deploy and manage complex IP/MPLS networks for efficient traffic engineering and service delivery. Streamline the configuration and operation of advanced routing protocols essential for high-demand environments.
core network infrastructure, service edge deployments, high-throughput data centers, private cloud backbone
Support High-Speed Network Growth
Support business growth by enabling 100Gbps interface capacity on the ASR 9000 platform. Automate the scaling of network bandwidth to meet increasing demands from applications and users.
expanding data volumes, increasing user concurrency, future-proofing network capacity, business expansion initiatives
Ensure Network Performance and Stability
Streamline network operations by providing the foundational features for stable and predictable IP/MPLS routing. Automate the delivery of consistent network performance critical for business continuity.
mission-critical applications, business continuity planning, network uptime requirements, performance-sensitive operations
Key Features
IP/MPLS Foundation
Enables essential routing protocols and features for advanced network services and traffic management.
100Gbps Interface Support
Provides the capacity to handle high volumes of network traffic, supporting demanding applications and data growth.
Subscription Licensing
Offers continuous access to features and updates, ensuring the network remains current and compliant throughout the term.
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Compatibility
Designed to integrate seamlessly with the ASR 9000 platform, ensuring optimal performance and stability.
Scalable Network Architecture
Facilitates the expansion of network services and capacity, supporting business growth and evolving IT needs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and performant IP/MPLS networks to support high-frequency trading, secure transactions, and real-time data processing, often with strict uptime SLAs.
Telecommunications & Networking
Service providers and large enterprises use IP/MPLS extensively for core network infrastructure, demanding high-capacity routing to deliver services to their customers and internal users.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations increasingly rely on robust IP networks for automation, IoT, and real-time monitoring, necessitating high-throughput and stable routing for critical production systems.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, high-bandwidth networks to support telemedicine, large medical imaging files, and electronic health records, requiring reliable IP/MPLS for data integrity and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this license?
This is a subscription license. The term is defined at the time of purchase and provides access to the licensed features for that duration. Specific term lengths are available.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically designed for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers. It enables features on the compatible ASR 9000 platform.
Does this license include hardware support?
This is a software license and does not include hardware support or maintenance. Separate Cisco Smart Net Total Care or equivalent support contracts are required for hardware coverage.
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.