Cisco ASR 9000 Platform Software Subscription
This Cisco platform software subscription provides essential licensing and entitlements for your ASR 9000 series routers, ensuring continued operation and feature access.
- Continuous Access: Entitlement to the core operating system and essential software features for your Cisco ASR 9000 platform.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains your licensing status, preventing operational disruptions due to expired or non-compliant software.
- Operational Stability: Ensures your network infrastructure has the necessary software foundation for reliable performance.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks critical functionalities and updates required for the optimal operation of your ASR 9000 routers.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco platform software license subscription for the ASR 9000 series routers. It grants access to the necessary software entitlements and potentially ongoing updates, ensuring your network hardware operates within Cisco's licensing framework.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations utilize this subscription to maintain compliance and operational readiness for their core routing infrastructure. It fits within the broader network hardware and software management strategy.
- Platform Licensing: Provides the foundational software license required for Cisco ASR 9000 routers.
- Subscription Billing: Operates on a recurring subscription model for predictable budgeting.
- Feature Entitlement: Grants access to the software features necessary for the router's intended functionality.
- Compliance Management: Helps maintain adherence to Cisco's licensing terms and conditions.
- Operational Continuity: Supports the ongoing, reliable operation of critical network edge devices.
This subscription is ideal for mid-market businesses needing to ensure their Cisco ASR 9000 routers remain licensed and fully functional.
What This Enables
Enable Core Router Functionality
Enable teams to ensure their Cisco ASR 9000 routers are properly licensed and operational. This subscription provides the foundational software entitlements required for the device's intended use.
core network routing, edge device management, network hardware lifecycle, software entitlement tracking
Maintain Licensing Compliance
Streamline the process of maintaining compliance with Cisco's software licensing requirements for critical network hardware. Avoid potential service interruptions or audit issues by ensuring active entitlements.
network infrastructure compliance, IT asset management, operational risk mitigation, software audit readiness
Support Network Operations Continuity
Automate the renewal of essential software licenses to guarantee the continued operation of your Cisco ASR 9000 routers. This prevents unexpected service degradation or outages due to licensing lapses.
business continuity planning, network uptime assurance, critical infrastructure support, IT operations management
Key Features
Cisco ASR 9000 Platform Software License
Provides the fundamental software entitlement required for the Cisco ASR 9000 router to function correctly.
Subscription Billing Model
Offers predictable budgeting and ensures continuous access to software entitlements through recurring payments.
Internal Attribution PID
Facilitates internal tracking and management of software licenses within your Cisco environment.
Compliance Assurance
Helps maintain adherence to Cisco's licensing terms, reducing the risk of operational disruptions or audit findings.
Operational Readiness
Ensures your network edge devices are equipped with the necessary software to perform reliably and securely.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and compliant network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and ensure continuous trading operations, making stable licensing for core routers critical.
Telecommunications & Utilities
Service providers and utility companies depend on robust routing platforms like the ASR 9000 for network backbone and edge services, necessitating continuous software access and compliance for uninterrupted service delivery.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain secure and compliant networks to protect patient data (HIPAA), requiring stable and properly licensed infrastructure components for critical operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on dedicated networks for operational technology (OT) and IT integration, where consistent performance and uptime of routing hardware are paramount for production continuity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Internal Attribution PID?
An Internal Attribution PID (Product Identification) is a specific code used by Cisco for internal tracking and management of licenses, often related to specific bundles or entitlements.
What does this license enable on the ASR 9000?
This license provides the foundational software entitlement for the Cisco ASR 9000 router, enabling its core operating system and essential features required for network routing functions.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis to maintain access to the software and its associated entitlements.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.