Cisco ASR 9000 Full Scale VRF License
The Cisco ASR 9000 Full Scale VRF License enables advanced network virtualization and traffic isolation for enterprise-grade routing platforms, ensuring secure and efficient data transport.
- Enhanced Network Segmentation: Gain granular control over traffic flows and isolate critical data segments.
- Increased Scalability: Support a greater number of Virtual Routing and Forwarding instances for complex network designs.
- Improved Security Posture: Reduce the attack surface by isolating sensitive network traffic from general use.
- Optimized Performance: Ensure predictable routing performance and efficient packet transport for demanding applications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription license for Cisco's ASR 9000 series routers. It unlocks the full-scale capability for Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) instances, essential for advanced network segmentation and traffic isolation. The license provides 3.2 Terabits per second of packet transport capacity, supporting complex routing requirements and high-performance data forwarding.
IT Managers and Network Professionals in mid-market and enterprise organizations utilize this license to build highly segmented and secure network infrastructures. It is critical for environments requiring strict data separation, such as multi-tenant data centers, large campus networks, or service provider edge deployments where distinct routing tables are necessary for different customer groups or internal business units.
- Full-Scale VRF Support: Enables the maximum number of VRF instances supported by the platform hardware.
- 3.2T Packet Transport: Guarantees high-throughput packet forwarding capacity for demanding network traffic.
- Subscription-Based: Provides access to features and ongoing software updates on a recurring billing cycle.
- Network Segmentation: Allows for the creation of isolated routing domains within a single physical router.
- Enhanced Security: Improves network security by isolating traffic and reducing the potential for unauthorized access.
This license is ideal for mid-market and enterprise businesses needing to scale their network segmentation capabilities securely and efficiently.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Segmentation
Enable teams to create isolated routing domains within a single physical router, enhancing security and traffic management. Streamline the deployment of multi-tenant environments or distinct network zones for different business functions.
data center virtualization, multi-tenant environments, network security policies, traffic isolation
Scale Routing Instance Capacity
Streamline network design by supporting a significantly larger number of Virtual Routing and Forwarding instances. Automate the provisioning of dedicated routing tables for diverse applications and user groups.
large campus networks, service provider edge, enterprise routing, network consolidation
Improve Network Security Posture
Automate the isolation of sensitive network traffic, reducing the attack surface and preventing unauthorized access between network segments. Protect critical data by ensuring it traverses only its designated, secured routing path.
compliance requirements, security zone enforcement, threat mitigation, data privacy
Key Features
Full-Scale VRF Support
Allows for the maximum number of isolated routing instances on the ASR 9000 platform, enabling extensive network segmentation.
3.2T Packet Transport Capacity
Ensures high-speed data forwarding and efficient handling of large traffic volumes for demanding applications.
Subscription Billing
Provides predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software updates and feature enhancements.
Network Virtualization
Enables the creation of multiple virtual routers on a single physical device, increasing flexibility and resource utilization.
Enhanced Security Features
Isolates traffic flows, reducing the attack surface and improving the overall security posture of the network.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require strict network segmentation to comply with regulations like PCI DSS and protect sensitive customer data, making VRF essential for isolating trading platforms and customer transaction systems.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must secure patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating isolated networks for medical devices, patient records, and administrative systems to prevent breaches.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often need to separate operational technology (OT) networks from IT networks to protect critical infrastructure and ensure uptime, with VRF enabling distinct routing for SCADA and control systems.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies handle classified and sensitive information, requiring robust network segmentation to meet stringent security mandates and protect national security data across different departments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a VRF?
VRF stands for Virtual Routing and Forwarding. It is a technology that allows multiple routing instances to exist within a single router, effectively creating separate, isolated networks on the same physical hardware.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for Cisco ASR 9000 series routers.
What is the term of this license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis, typically annually or multi-annually, providing continuous access to the licensed features.
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.