Cisco ASR 9000 Full Scale VRF License for 800G Service Edge - 5th Gen
This Cisco ASR 9000 license subscription unlocks advanced Virtual Routing and Forwarding capabilities for your 800G service edge, ensuring scalable and efficient network segmentation.
- Access to Advanced Routing: Unlock full-scale VRF capabilities for enhanced network segmentation and traffic isolation.
- 800G Service Edge Support: Ensures your network infrastructure can handle high-capacity traffic demands at the service edge.
- 5th Generation Technology: Benefit from the latest advancements in Cisco's routing platform for optimal performance and reliability.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable operational expense for continuous access to features and updates.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ASR 9000 Full Scale VRF License for 800G Service Edge is a subscription-based software license designed to enable advanced Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) functionality on Cisco's ASR 9000 series routers. This license unlocks the full potential of VRF, allowing for extensive network segmentation and the creation of multiple isolated routing instances within a single physical router, crucial for service providers and large enterprises managing diverse traffic flows.
This license is intended for IT Managers and IT Professionals within mid-market and enterprise organizations who are responsible for managing complex network infrastructures. It is particularly valuable for businesses that require granular control over traffic, enhanced security through network isolation, and the capacity to support high-bandwidth services at the network edge.
- Full-Scale VRF Enablement: Grants access to the complete suite of VRF features for maximum network segmentation.
- 800G Service Edge Optimization: Tailored to support and enhance performance for high-throughput 800 Gigabit Ethernet service edges.
- Subscription Model: Provides continuous access to features and updates through a predictable billing cycle.
- Network Scalability: Facilitates the expansion of network services and customer deployments without requiring additional hardware.
- Traffic Isolation and Security: Enables the creation of distinct routing domains to improve security and manage traffic independently.
This Cisco ASR 9000 license subscription empowers mid-market and enterprise IT teams to achieve greater network control and efficiency without the overhead of dedicated hardware.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Segmentation
Enable teams to create multiple isolated routing instances within a single physical router. This allows for granular control over traffic flow and enhanced security by separating different network segments.
large-scale network deployments, multi-tenant environments, service provider edge, enterprise WAN aggregation
Streamline High-Capacity Traffic Management
Streamline the management of high-bandwidth traffic at the 800G service edge. This license ensures optimal performance and efficient routing for demanding applications and services.
data center interconnects, high-frequency trading networks, cloud peering points, content delivery networks
Automate Network Isolation and Security
Automate the process of isolating different customer networks or internal business units. This reduces the risk of inter-segment interference and strengthens overall network security posture.
managed service provider infrastructure, large enterprise campus networks, secure government networks, financial services networks
Key Features
Full-Scale VRF Support
Allows for extensive network segmentation, enabling multiple independent routing tables on a single device for enhanced security and traffic management.
800G Service Edge Optimization
Ensures high-performance routing and forwarding capabilities tailored for demanding 800 Gigabit Ethernet service edge requirements.
Subscription Licensing
Provides predictable operational expenses and continuous access to the latest features and software updates, ensuring compliance and up-to-date functionality.
5th Generation Technology
Leverages the latest advancements in Cisco's routing platform, offering improved efficiency, reliability, and performance.
Network Scalability
Facilitates the addition of new services and customer segments without the need for additional physical hardware, supporting business growth.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network segmentation and high security to isolate trading platforms, customer data, and internal operations, making advanced VRF capabilities essential for compliance and risk management.
Telecommunications & Managed Services
Service providers and MSPs rely on VRF to efficiently manage and isolate traffic for multiple enterprise customers on shared infrastructure, ensuring service level agreements and network performance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need to secure sensitive patient data (PHI) and comply with regulations like HIPAA, necessitating strict network segmentation to protect different data types and access levels.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require separate networks for operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) to enhance security and reliability, which VRF facilitates by isolating critical control systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is VRF and why is it important?
VRF, or Virtual Routing and Forwarding, allows a single router to maintain multiple routing tables. This is crucial for segmenting networks, isolating traffic for different customers or applications, and enhancing security by preventing cross-segment communication.
What does 'Full Scale' mean for this license?
Full Scale indicates that this license unlocks all available VRF features and capacity on the Cisco ASR 9000 platform, without limitations on the number of VRFs or routes.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay a recurring fee for access to the software features and updates for a defined term.
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.