Cisco ASR 9000 Basic IP/MPLS/L2L3 VPN Foundation License
This Cisco ASR 9000 foundation license subscription unlocks essential IP/MPLS and L2/L3 VPN features, ensuring your network infrastructure operates efficiently and compliantly.
- Feature Access: Gain entitlement to core IP/MPLS and L2/L3 VPN functionalities for your Cisco ASR 9000 routers.
- Network Agility: Enable advanced routing and VPN services to support diverse business applications and traffic demands.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain network integrity and meet regulatory requirements through licensed, supported features.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted service delivery and access to critical network functions with a valid subscription.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ASR 9000 Basic 100GBPS IP/MPLS/L2L3 VPN Foundation License is a subscription-based software entitlement that unlocks essential routing and VPN capabilities on your Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers. This license provides the foundational features required for building and managing complex IP/MPLS networks, including support for Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN services, ensuring your network can deliver reliable connectivity for business-critical applications.
This license is designed for IT professionals and network administrators within small to mid-sized businesses and enterprise environments who are responsible for managing their organization's core network infrastructure. It is crucial for organizations that rely on their network for secure and efficient data transport, application delivery, and inter-site connectivity, fitting into environments that require robust routing and VPN services without the overhead of enterprise-grade complexity.
- Core VPN Functionality: Enables essential Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN services for secure, segmented traffic.
- IP/MPLS Support: Provides the foundation for building scalable and resilient IP/MPLS networks.
- 100Gbps Capacity: Supports high-speed interfaces, crucial for demanding network environments.
- Subscription Billing: Offers a predictable operational expense model for feature access.
- Platform Foundation: Unlocks critical software features for the Cisco ASR 9000 platform.
This Cisco license subscription is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing foundational IP/MPLS and VPN capabilities for their ASR 9000 routers.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced VPN Services
Enable teams to deploy secure and segmented Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs across their network. Streamline the creation and management of virtual private networks for inter-site connectivity and secure data transport.
core network infrastructure, multi-site organizations, secure data transport, business continuity planning
Build IP/MPLS Network Foundation
Organizations deploying or expanding their IP/MPLS backbone can utilize this license to activate foundational routing and traffic engineering capabilities. Support diverse traffic types and ensure efficient data forwarding across the network.
network backbone expansion, service provider edge, high-performance routing, traffic management
Ensure Network Compliance
Businesses managing critical network infrastructure can ensure they are operating with licensed and supported software features. Maintain regulatory compliance and avoid potential disruptions caused by unlicensed software.
regulatory environments, IT asset management, operational risk mitigation, infrastructure audits
Key Features
IP/MPLS Support
Enables the creation of scalable and resilient IP/MPLS networks for efficient data transport.
L2/L3 VPN Foundation
Provides the core capabilities to deploy secure and segmented VPN services for business needs.
100Gbps Interface Support
Allows for high-speed connectivity, crucial for demanding network environments and applications.
Subscription Licensing
Offers a flexible operational expense model for accessing essential software features.
Cisco ASR 9000 Platform
Unlocks critical software functionalities specifically designed for the ASR 9000 Series routers.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and reliable network connectivity for transactions and data exchange, making robust IP/MPLS and VPN capabilities essential for compliance and operational integrity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and require secure, compliant network solutions for EMR/EHR systems and telehealth, where VPNs ensure data privacy and integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations often rely on private networks for SCADA systems and IoT devices, necessitating secure VPNs and reliable IP/MPLS for operational efficiency and data integrity.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies need secure communication channels and segmented networks to protect sensitive information and ensure reliable service delivery, making VPNs and IP/MPLS critical infrastructure components.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a foundation license?
A foundation license provides the basic, essential software features required for a platform to operate and deliver core services. For the Cisco ASR 9000, this includes fundamental IP/MPLS and VPN capabilities.
What is the term of this license?
This is a subscription-based license. The specific term duration (e.g., 1, 3, or 5 years) is determined at the time of purchase and renewal.
Does this license include support?
This license primarily unlocks software features. Cisco support (like Smart Net Total Care) is typically purchased separately and provides access to technical assistance, software updates, and hardware replacement.
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.