Cisco ASR 9000 Basic 200G L23P Foundation, H-QOS, Virtual License
This Cisco ASR 9000 platform license subscription provides essential foundation features and high-quality of service for your core network infrastructure.
- Access to: Foundational Layer 2/3 routing and switching features on the Cisco ASR 9000 platform.
- Coverage for: Enhanced Quality of Service (H-QOS) capabilities to prioritize critical network traffic.
- Protection against: Network performance degradation and inefficient traffic management.
- Entitlement to: Virtual licensing for flexible deployment and management of network features.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ASR 9000 Basic 200G L23P Foundation license subscription unlocks essential Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing and switching capabilities, along with High-Quality of Service (H-QOS) features for the Cisco ASR 9000 platform. This virtual license provides the core functionality required for robust network operations and traffic management.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for managing and maintaining their organization's core network infrastructure. It ensures that their Cisco ASR 9000 routers are equipped with the necessary software features to support business-critical applications and services.
- Core Network Functionality: Enables essential Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing capabilities.
- Enhanced Traffic Management: Provides High-Quality of Service (H-QOS) for prioritizing critical data.
- Flexible Licensing: Utilizes virtual licensing for easier deployment and management.
- Platform Foundation: Supplies the fundamental software features for the Cisco ASR 9000 series.
- Subscription-Based: Offers access to features and updates on a recurring basis.
This Cisco ASR 9000 license subscription is ideal for businesses needing foundational routing and QoS capabilities without the complexity of enterprise-level hardware over-provisioning.
What This Enables
Enable Foundational Routing and Switching
Enable teams to establish core network connectivity and data flow within their organization. Streamline the management of network traffic for essential business applications and services.
organizations with existing Cisco ASR 9000 hardware, businesses requiring stable L2/L3 network services, IT departments managing core network infrastructure
Implement Advanced Traffic Prioritization
Automate the prioritization of critical business traffic, ensuring applications like VoIP or video conferencing receive guaranteed bandwidth. Protect against network congestion impacting user productivity and business operations.
businesses with high-bandwidth application needs, organizations sensitive to network latency, teams managing mixed traffic types
Ensure Network Feature Compliance
Maintain compliance with software licensing requirements by acquiring the necessary foundational features for your Cisco ASR 9000 platform. Prevent service disruptions due to licensing lapses or outdated software versions.
companies operating under strict IT governance, organizations with regular network audits, businesses seeking to avoid operational downtime
Key Features
Layer 2/3 Routing and Switching
Provides the fundamental capabilities for network connectivity and data forwarding within your organization.
High-Quality of Service (H-QOS)
Enables granular control over network traffic, prioritizing critical applications and ensuring optimal performance.
Virtual Licensing
Offers flexibility and simplified management of software features on your Cisco ASR 9000 platform.
Subscription Model
Provides ongoing access to features and potential software updates on a predictable billing cycle.
Cisco ASR 9000 Platform Support
Ensures compatibility and optimal performance with your existing Cisco ASR 9000 hardware investment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and performant networks to handle high volumes of transactions and sensitive data, making advanced QoS and routing essential for compliance and operational efficiency.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on uninterrupted network access for critical patient care systems and data transmission, necessitating robust routing and QoS to ensure timely access to information.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on real-time data for operational control and automation, requiring stable network performance and traffic prioritization to prevent production disruptions.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses use networks for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services, where consistent performance and traffic management are key to customer experience and operational flow.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a virtual license?
A virtual license is a software-based entitlement that unlocks specific features or capabilities on a hardware platform, often managed and deployed through software rather than physical keys.
What does '200G' refer to in the title?
The '200G' likely refers to the aggregate throughput or port capacity supported by the platform or specific line cards with this license, indicating high-speed networking capabilities.
What is H-QOS?
H-QOS stands for High-Quality of Service. It is a set of features that allows network administrators to prioritize different types of network traffic, ensuring that critical applications receive the necessary bandwidth and low latency.
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.