Cisco ASR 9000 Full Scale VRF License for 800G Packet Transport
Unlock advanced network segmentation and routing capabilities for your Cisco ASR 9000 platform with this full-scale VRF license, enabling 800G packet transport.
- Access to Advanced Features: Gain full-scale Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) capabilities for enhanced network segmentation and traffic isolation.
- 800G Packet Transport: Support for high-capacity 800 Gigabit per second packet transport, crucial for demanding enterprise network backbones.
- Platform Licensing: This subscription-based license is designed for the Cisco ASR 9000 series, ensuring continued access to essential software features.
- Compliance and Scalability: Maintain network compliance and scale your routing infrastructure to meet evolving business demands and traffic volumes.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription license for the Cisco ASR 9000 series, specifically enabling full-scale Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) capabilities for 800 Gigabit per second packet transport. It provides the necessary software entitlements to unlock advanced routing features and ensure robust network segmentation.
IT Managers and Network Professionals in mid-market to enterprise organizations utilize this license to build highly scalable and segmented network infrastructures. It is essential for businesses that require granular control over traffic flow, enhanced security through isolation, and the capacity to handle massive data throughput on their core routing platforms.
- Full-Scale VRF Enablement: Unlocks comprehensive Virtual Routing and Forwarding capabilities on the ASR 9000 platform.
- 800G Packet Transport Support: Facilitates high-speed data transmission up to 800 Gbps for demanding network backbones.
- Subscription Billing: Operates on a subscription model, providing predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and features.
- Network Segmentation: Allows for the creation of multiple isolated routing instances within a single physical router.
- Enhanced Traffic Control: Improves network performance and security by enabling precise management of data flows.
This Cisco ASR 9000 license empowers mid-market and enterprise teams to achieve sophisticated network segmentation and high-capacity routing without the overhead of multiple physical devices.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Segmentation
Enable teams to create isolated routing instances within a single physical router, enhancing security and traffic management. Streamline the separation of different business units or services to prevent interference and improve performance.
core routing, network virtualization, traffic isolation, security policy enforcement
Support High-Capacity Packet Transport
Streamline the handling of massive data volumes by enabling 800 Gbps packet transport on Cisco ASR 9000 routers. Automate the delivery of high-speed connectivity required for data-intensive applications and services.
data center interconnect, service provider edge, high-throughput backbones, enterprise core
Ensure Network Compliance and Control
Enable teams to meet stringent regulatory requirements by providing granular control over network traffic paths. Automate the enforcement of routing policies to maintain network integrity and auditability.
regulatory compliance, network policy management, secure routing, traffic engineering
Key Features
Full-Scale VRF
Allows for complete isolation of routing tables and forwarding paths, enhancing network security and manageability for different tenants or services.
800G Packet Transport
Supports extremely high data throughput, ensuring that your network backbone can handle current and future traffic demands without bottlenecks.
Subscription Licensing
Provides predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software updates, feature enhancements, and vendor support.
Cisco ASR 9000 Platform
Designed to integrate seamlessly with a proven, high-performance routing platform known for its reliability and scalability in demanding environments.
Advanced Routing Features
Unlocks sophisticated routing capabilities essential for complex network designs, traffic engineering, and service provider environments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network segmentation for security and compliance, and high-speed packet transport to handle high-frequency trading and large data transactions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, segmented networks to protect sensitive patient data (HIPAA compliance) and high bandwidth for medical imaging and telehealth services.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network segmentation to isolate operational technology (OT) from IT networks, ensuring security and reliability for critical manufacturing processes.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often have strict security mandates and require network segmentation to protect sensitive data and ensure reliable communication across diverse operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is VRF and why is it important for my business?
VRF, or Virtual Routing and Forwarding, allows you to run multiple routing instances on a single physical router. This is crucial for segmenting your network, enhancing security by isolating traffic, and improving overall network management and performance.
What does '800G Packet Transport' mean in this context?
This refers to the license's capability to support packet forwarding at speeds up to 800 Gigabits per second on the Cisco ASR 9000 platform. It signifies the high-capacity throughput your network can achieve.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license. This model provides continuous access to software features and updates throughout the subscription term, offering predictable costs and ongoing support.
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.