Cisco ASR 9000 Basic IP/MPLS/L2L3 VPN Foundational License
Unlock critical IP/MPLS and L2/L3 VPN functionalities for your Cisco ASR 9000 series routers with this foundational software subscription, ensuring essential network services remain operational and compliant.
- Access to Foundational Features: Entitlement to core IP/MPLS and L2/L3 VPN routing capabilities essential for modern network infrastructure.
- Subscription-Based Licensing: Provides ongoing access to features and updates through a recurring billing model, simplifying budget management.
- Platform Compliance: Ensures your Cisco ASR 9000 deployment meets licensing requirements for critical routing protocols and VPN services.
- Enhanced Network Services: Enables the delivery of essential Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN services required by businesses for secure and efficient connectivity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ASR 9000 foundational software license subscription unlocks essential IP/MPLS and L2/L3 VPN capabilities for your routing platform. It provides the core functionality required for advanced service provider and enterprise network deployments, ensuring compliance and access to critical routing features.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations, this license is crucial for maintaining and expanding network services on Cisco ASR 9000 series routers. It integrates directly into the platform, enabling the delivery of secure, high-performance VPN services and supporting complex routing policies.
- Core Routing Protocols: Enables essential IP/MPLS and L2/L3 VPN routing features.
- Subscription Model: Offers predictable costs and continuous access to licensed functionalities.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for Cisco ASR 9000 series routers.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks critical network services for business operations.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain adherence to software licensing agreements.
This foundational license is the right choice for mid-market organizations needing to ensure their Cisco ASR 9000 routers are fully licensed and capable of delivering essential VPN and IP/MPLS services.
What This Enables
Enable Core IP/MPLS and VPN Services
Enable teams to deploy and manage essential IP/MPLS and L2/L3 VPN services critical for secure inter-site connectivity and customer-facing applications. Streamline the delivery of high-performance network services required for business continuity and growth.
enterprise network backbone, service provider edge, data center interconnect, secure branch connectivity
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Streamline compliance by ensuring all necessary features for IP/MPLS and L2/L3 VPN operations on Cisco ASR 9000 platforms are properly licensed. Automate the process of meeting vendor software requirements, reducing audit risks and operational overhead.
IT asset management, network infrastructure audits, regulatory compliance, operational risk mitigation
Maintain Network Functionality
Enable teams to maintain uninterrupted operation of critical routing and VPN functionalities on their Cisco ASR 9000 routers. Protect against service degradation or outages caused by missing or expired foundational software licenses.
business-critical network operations, high-availability infrastructure, ongoing service delivery, network stability
Key Features
IP/MPLS Support
Enables efficient and scalable traffic forwarding across complex networks.
L2/L3 VPN Functionality
Provides secure and isolated connectivity for different customer segments or internal departments.
Cisco ASR 9000 Platform Specific
Ensures seamless integration and optimal performance with your existing Cisco hardware.
Subscription Licensing
Offers predictable operational expenses and continuous access to licensed features.
Foundational Capabilities
Unlocks the core routing and VPN services essential for modern enterprise networks.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and reliable L2/L3 VPN services for inter-branch connectivity and transaction processing, often with strict compliance mandates.
Telecommunications & Network Services
Service providers rely on IP/MPLS and VPN technologies to deliver managed network services to their enterprise customers, demanding robust and scalable routing platforms.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and compliant networks to transmit sensitive patient data, making L2/L3 VPNs essential for connecting clinics and facilities.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations often require dedicated and secure connectivity between production sites, warehouses, and corporate offices, leveraging VPNs for operational efficiency and data integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a foundational license for Cisco ASR 9000?
A foundational license provides the essential software features required for core operations on the Cisco ASR 9000 platform, such as IP/MPLS and L2/L3 VPN capabilities. It ensures legal compliance and access to these critical functionalities.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license operates on a subscription billing model, meaning you pay recurring fees for continued access to the licensed features and any associated software updates or support.
Does this license include hardware support?
This is a software license and does not typically include hardware support or warranty. Hardware support is usually purchased separately through Cisco Smart Net Total Care or similar contracts.
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.