Cisco ASR 9000 Full Scale VRF License for 800G Packet Transport
Unlock advanced routing capabilities for your Cisco ASR 9000 series routers with a Full Scale VRF license, enabling 800G packet transport for enhanced network segmentation and security.
- Feature Unlock: Access to advanced Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) capabilities for granular network segmentation.
- Capacity Expansion: Enables 800G packet transport, supporting high-bandwidth traffic demands.
- Compliance Support: Facilitates adherence to regulatory requirements through isolated network instances.
- Operational Efficiency: Simplifies complex network management by segmenting traffic and improving routing control.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco platform software subscription license for the ASR 9000 series routers. It specifically enables Full Scale Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) functionality, designed to support 800G packet transport. This license is crucial for organizations requiring advanced network segmentation and traffic isolation.
IT Managers and Network Professionals in mid-market and enterprise environments utilize this license to create multiple, independent routing instances within a single physical router. This is essential for segregating traffic for different departments, customers, or security zones, thereby enhancing network security and manageability without requiring additional hardware.
- Full Scale VRF: Enables comprehensive VRF deployment for maximum network segmentation.
- 800G Packet Transport: Supports high-throughput data forwarding critical for demanding applications.
- Fifth Generation Technology: Leverages the latest advancements in Cisco's routing platform.
- Subscription Billing: Provides flexible, ongoing access to features and updates.
- Network Security Enhancement: Isolates traffic to prevent unauthorized access and improve security posture.
This Cisco license empowers mid-market organizations to achieve enterprise-level network segmentation and performance without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Segmentation
Enable teams to create multiple, isolated routing instances within a single physical router. Streamline network management and enhance security by segregating traffic for different departments or applications.
virtualized environments, multi-tenant networks, security-conscious deployments, high-performance computing clusters
Support High-Bandwidth Packet Transport
Streamline the transport of large data volumes with support for 800G packet throughput. Automate the handling of demanding traffic flows for critical business applications and services.
data center interconnects, service provider edge, large-scale enterprise backbones, cloud connectivity
Meet Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Enable teams to isolate sensitive data and comply with industry regulations by creating separate virtual networks. Automate network configurations that adhere to strict data segregation mandates.
financial services networks, healthcare data environments, government secure enclaves, compliance-driven IT infrastructure
Key Features
Full Scale VRF
Allows for the creation of numerous independent routing tables, enabling granular network segmentation and improved security.
800G Packet Transport Support
Provides the capacity to handle extremely high volumes of network traffic, essential for modern data-intensive applications.
Fifth Generation Technology
Ensures compatibility with and optimal performance on the latest Cisco ASR 9000 hardware platforms.
Subscription Licensing
Offers flexible, ongoing access to features and updates, aligning costs with operational needs and providing continuous support.
Network Isolation
Enhances security by preventing traffic from one virtual network from reaching another, reducing the attack surface.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Enables the creation of highly segmented and secure networks required to protect sensitive financial data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Facilitates the isolation of patient data (PHI) to meet HIPAA compliance requirements and secure critical medical network traffic.
Government & Public Sector
Supports the need for secure, isolated network segments to protect classified information and meet stringent government security mandates.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Allows for the segregation of operational technology (OT) networks from IT networks, enhancing security and preventing disruptions to production environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is VRF and why is it important?
VRF stands for Virtual Routing and Forwarding. It allows a single physical router to act as multiple virtual routers, each with its own independent routing table. This is crucial for segmenting networks, enhancing security, and managing traffic more effectively.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for the Cisco ASR 9000 series routers, specifically supporting fifth-generation capabilities for 800G packet transport.
What is the term of this license?
This is a subscription-based license, providing ongoing access to the VRF features for the duration of the subscription 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.