Cisco ASR 9000 Basic 10Gbps IP/MPLS/L2VPN Foundation License
This Cisco ASR 9000 foundation license subscription unlocks essential 10Gbps IP/MPLS and L2VPN capabilities, ensuring critical network services remain operational and compliant.
- Essential Features: Grants access to core IP/MPLS routing and L2VPN services required for modern network infrastructure.
- Subscription Term: Provides ongoing access to licensed features for the duration of the subscription, ensuring continuous operation.
- Platform Foundation: Specifically designed for the Cisco ASR 9000 series, enabling foundational routing and switching functionalities.
- Compliance & Stability: Ensures your network operates with licensed features, meeting potential regulatory requirements and maintaining stability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ASR 9000 Basic 10Gbps IP/MPLS/L2VPN Foundation License is a subscription-based software entitlement that unlocks critical routing and VPN functionalities on Cisco's ASR 9000 series routers. This license provides the necessary features for establishing and managing IP/MPLS networks and Layer 2 Virtual Private Networks, essential for service provider and enterprise core networking.
This foundational license is designed for IT professionals and network engineers managing enterprise or mid-market networks that require robust routing and VPN services. It integrates directly into the Cisco ASR 9000 platform, supporting the core operations of businesses that rely on high-performance, scalable, and secure network connectivity for their internal operations and customer-facing services.
- Core Routing Capabilities: Enables essential IP routing protocols and MPLS forwarding.
- L2VPN Services: Unlocks the ability to provision and manage Layer 2 Virtual Private Networks.
- 10Gbps Throughput: Supports foundational operations at a 10Gbps interface speed.
- Subscription Model: Provides access to features on a recurring basis, allowing for budget predictability.
- Platform Integration: Seamlessly integrates with the Cisco ASR 9000 hardware platform.
This Cisco license provides essential network services for businesses needing reliable IP/MPLS and L2VPN functionality on their ASR 9000 platform.
What This Enables
Enable Core IP/MPLS Routing
Enable teams to establish and manage fundamental IP/MPLS routing protocols essential for efficient data transport across the network. This ensures reliable connectivity for business-critical applications and services.
Core network infrastructure, service provider edge, enterprise backbone
Implement L2VPN Services
Streamline the deployment and management of Layer 2 Virtual Private Networks, allowing for secure and isolated network segments for different departments or applications. This enhances network security and organization.
Network segmentation, secure inter-site connectivity, multi-tenant environments
Ensure Network Compliance
Automate the process of meeting licensing requirements for essential routing and VPN features, preventing service disruptions and potential compliance issues. This maintains operational integrity and avoids unexpected costs.
Regulated environments, IT asset management, operational stability
Key Features
IP/MPLS Routing Support
Enables efficient and scalable routing for complex network topologies, improving data flow and application performance.
L2VPN Functionality
Allows for the creation of secure, isolated Layer 2 circuits over an IP/MPLS backbone, enhancing network segmentation and security.
10Gbps Interface Support
Provides the necessary software foundation to operate at 10Gbps speeds, supporting high-bandwidth requirements for critical business data.
Subscription Licensing
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to licensed features, ensuring ongoing operational capability and compliance without large upfront capital expenditure.
Cisco ASR 9000 Platform Integration
Ensures seamless compatibility and optimal performance with the intended Cisco hardware, simplifying deployment and management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network connectivity for transaction processing and data integrity, making IP/MPLS and L2VPN essential for network segmentation and performance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust, secure networks to transmit sensitive patient data and support critical medical applications, where L2VPNs can provide secure segmentation and IP/MPLS ensures efficient data routing.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require dedicated, high-performance networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, benefiting from the stability and traffic control offered by IP/MPLS and L2VPNs.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies mandate secure and reliable communication infrastructure, often requiring specific network segmentation and routing capabilities provided by IP/MPLS and L2VPN technologies to protect sensitive information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a foundation license?
A foundation license provides the essential, core features required for a platform to operate its primary functions. For the Cisco ASR 9000, this includes fundamental IP/MPLS and L2VPN capabilities.
What is the difference between a foundation license and advanced features?
Foundation licenses unlock core functionalities, while advanced feature licenses provide more specialized or enhanced capabilities. This license covers the basic, yet critical, routing and VPN services.
How is this license billed?
This license is provided on a subscription basis, meaning it is billed periodically (e.g., annually) for the duration of the subscription term, ensuring continuous access to the features.
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.