Cisco ASR 9000 Basic 10Gbps IP/MPLS/L3VPN Foundation License
This Cisco ASR 9000 foundational license unlocks essential 10Gbps IP/MPLS and L3VPN capabilities, ensuring your network infrastructure operates efficiently and compliantly.
- Access to Core Routing: Enables fundamental IP routing, MPLS, and L3VPN services essential for modern network operations.
- Foundation for Growth: Provides the base licensing required for advanced network services and traffic management on ASR 9000 platforms.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network configuration meets licensing requirements for critical routing and VPN functionalities.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees continued access to vital network features, preventing service disruptions due to licensing gaps.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a foundational software license for Cisco's ASR 9000 series routers, specifically enabling 10Gbps IP/MPLS and L3VPN functionalities. It acts as the base software entitlement required for operating these advanced routing features, ensuring compliance and access to core network services.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations utilize this license to build and maintain robust, scalable network infrastructures. It is crucial for businesses that rely on secure, high-performance connectivity for their internal operations, data centers, or service delivery.
- Enables IP/MPLS: Unlocks the core protocols for efficient traffic forwarding and network segmentation.
- Supports L3VPN: Facilitates the creation and management of Layer 3 Virtual Private Networks for secure inter-site connectivity.
- 10Gbps Capacity: Provides the licensing foundation for 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces supporting high-throughput routing.
- ASR 9000 Platform: Designed exclusively for deployment on Cisco's ASR 9000 series routing platforms.
- Subscription Billing: Operates on a subscription model, offering predictable operational expenses for software access.
This Cisco license is the ideal choice for mid-market organizations needing to ensure their ASR 9000 routers are properly licensed for essential IP/MPLS and L3VPN services.
What This Enables
Enable Core IP/MPLS Routing
Enable teams to deploy and manage essential IP routing and MPLS services across their network infrastructure. Streamline traffic forwarding and enhance network segmentation for improved performance and control.
organizations deploying core network infrastructure, businesses managing large internal networks, IT teams requiring advanced traffic engineering
Secure L3VPN Connectivity
Streamline the creation and management of secure Layer 3 Virtual Private Networks for inter-site or segmented connectivity. Automate the provisioning of VPN services to connect distributed business locations reliably.
businesses with multiple physical locations, organizations needing secure data transport, IT professionals managing network segmentation
Ensure Network Compliance
Automate compliance checks and ensure all Cisco ASR 9000 platforms are licensed for the IP/MPLS and L3VPN features they are running. Prevent operational disruptions caused by licensing audits or feature limitations.
companies undergoing IT infrastructure audits, organizations prioritizing regulatory adherence, IT departments managing vendor licensing
Key Features
IP/MPLS Functionality
Enables efficient packet forwarding and network segmentation for optimized traffic flow.
L3VPN Support
Allows for the secure and scalable creation of Layer 3 Virtual Private Networks.
10Gbps Interface Licensing
Provides the necessary software entitlement for high-speed data transmission on ASR 9000 platforms.
ASR 9000 Series Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration and operation with Cisco's ASR 9000 routing hardware.
Subscription Billing Model
Offers predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software features.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and reliable L3VPN connectivity for inter-branch communication and transaction processing, making this license critical for their network infrastructure.
Telecommunications & Managed Services
Service providers rely on MPLS and L3VPN technologies for delivering managed network services to their enterprise clients, necessitating foundational licenses for their core routing platforms.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, high-bandwidth connectivity for data sharing and compliance with regulations like HIPAA, where L3VPNs are essential for protecting sensitive patient information.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operators often deploy complex networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, requiring robust IP/MPLS capabilities for reliable data flow and site connectivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco ASR 9000 Basic 10Gbps IP/MPLS/L3VPN Found License?
This is a foundational software license subscription for Cisco ASR 9000 routers. It unlocks essential 10Gbps IP/MPLS and L3VPN capabilities, ensuring your network infrastructure is properly licensed and functional.
What does this license enable on my Cisco ASR 9000 router?
It enables core IP routing, MPLS traffic forwarding, and the creation of Layer 3 Virtual Private Networks. This license is required to operate these fundamental services at 10Gbps speeds on the ASR 9000 platform.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This license operates on a subscription billing model, providing ongoing access to the licensed features and ensuring you remain compliant with Cisco's licensing requirements.
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.