Cisco ASR 9000 Premium 10Gbps IP/MPLS/L2VPN Foundational License
This Cisco ASR 9000 premium license subscription unlocks 10Gbps IP/MPLS and L2VPN foundational capabilities for your network infrastructure.
- Feature Access: Entitlement to advanced IP/MPLS and L2VPN features on Cisco ASR 9000 series routers.
- Capacity Expansion: Enables 10Gbps throughput for critical network services and traffic aggregation.
- Subscription Term: Provides ongoing access to licensed features for the duration of the subscription period.
- Compliance & Operation: Ensures continued operation and adherence to network service requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco ASR 9000 series platform software license subscription that provides foundational capabilities for IP/MPLS and L2VPN services at 10Gbps speeds. It is designed to unlock advanced routing and switching features necessary for service provider edge and core network deployments.
IT Managers and Network Professionals in mid-market and enterprise organizations utilize this license to enhance their Cisco ASR 9000 routers. It is essential for businesses that require robust, high-performance networking for delivering critical business services and managing complex traffic flows.
- Advanced Service Enablement: Unlocks IP/MPLS and L2VPN functionalities for sophisticated network services.
- High-Speed Throughput: Supports 10Gbps capacity, crucial for demanding network environments.
- Subscription-Based Access: Provides flexible, ongoing access to features without large upfront perpetual costs.
- Platform Specific: Designed exclusively for Cisco ASR 9000 series routers.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your network infrastructure remains up-to-date and fully functional.
This Cisco license subscription is the ideal solution for mid-market organizations needing to expand their network service capabilities without the overhead of traditional hardware upgrades.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced IP/MPLS Services
Enable teams to deploy and manage complex IP/MPLS networks for efficient traffic engineering and service delivery. Streamline the provisioning of VPN services across your network infrastructure.
Service provider edge deployments, enterprise WAN aggregation, core network routing, high-availability network services
Implement L2VPN Connectivity
Streamline the setup and management of Layer 2 Virtual Private Networks (L2VPNs) to connect distributed sites. Automate the creation of pseudowires for seamless site-to-site connectivity.
Metro Ethernet services, enterprise campus interconnects, data center interconnects, private line emulation
Enhance Network Performance
Automate traffic management and optimization for 10Gbps links, ensuring critical business applications receive prioritized bandwidth. Enable teams to monitor and control network traffic flow with greater precision.
High-throughput network backbones, service provider aggregation points, demanding application traffic routing
Key Features
IP/MPLS Support
Enables advanced routing protocols and traffic engineering for optimized network performance and service delivery.
L2VPN Capabilities
Allows for the creation of secure and efficient Layer 2 tunnels, connecting disparate sites as if they were on the same local network.
10Gbps Throughput
Provides high-speed data transmission essential for handling large volumes of traffic and supporting bandwidth-intensive applications.
Subscription Licensing
Offers a flexible, cost-effective way to access features with ongoing updates and support, aligning operational expenses with usage.
Cisco ASR 9000 Platform
Specifically designed to enhance the capabilities of the robust Cisco ASR 9000 series routers, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network connectivity for transaction processing and data exchange, making robust IP/MPLS and L2VPN capabilities essential for meeting strict SLAs and compliance mandates.
Telecommunications & Networking
Service providers rely on Cisco ASR 9000 platforms for core and edge routing to deliver high-speed IP/MPLS and L2VPN services to their customers, necessitating licenses that enable these critical functionalities.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations often require secure, high-performance networks to connect distributed facilities and manage real-time data, benefiting from the reliable connectivity and traffic management offered by IP/MPLS and L2VPN.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, high-bandwidth connectivity for transmitting sensitive patient data and supporting critical applications, where L2VPNs can provide dedicated, private network links.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco ASR 9000 Premium Foundational License?
This is a subscription license for Cisco ASR 9000 series routers that unlocks foundational IP/MPLS and L2VPN features with 10Gbps capacity. It provides ongoing access to these capabilities for the duration of the subscription term.
What is the difference between foundational and advanced licenses?
Foundational licenses typically cover core functionalities like basic IP routing, MPLS, and L2VPN services. Advanced licenses usually unlock more specialized features, higher performance tiers, or additional service modules.
How is this license billed?
This license is billed on a subscription basis, meaning you pay recurring fees for access to the licensed features over a defined period, rather than a one-time perpetual purchase.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.