Cisco ASR 9000 Premium 10Gbps IP/MPLS/L2VPN Foundation License
Enhance your network's routing and VPN capabilities with the Cisco ASR 9000 Premium 10Gbps IP/MPLS/L2VPN Foundation License, ensuring robust connectivity for your business operations.
- Feature Access: Unlock premium IP/MPLS and L2VPN functionalities for advanced traffic management.
- Capacity Enablement: Support for 10Gbps interfaces, crucial for high-demand data transfer.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable costs with a flexible subscription model for ongoing access.
- Platform Foundation: Essential licensing for core routing and VPN services on Cisco ASR 9000 series.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco ASR 9000 Premium 10Gbps IP/MPLS/L2VPN Foundation License, a subscription-based software entitlement that unlocks advanced routing and VPN features for your Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers. It provides the foundational capabilities required for sophisticated service provider and enterprise network deployments, enabling high-performance IP/MPLS and Layer 2 VPN services.
IT Managers and Network Professionals in mid-market and enterprise organizations utilize this license to build and manage complex network infrastructures. It is essential for environments requiring advanced traffic engineering, secure VPN connectivity, and high-throughput data services, fitting directly into the core routing and switching fabric of their data centers or service provider edge networks.
- Advanced Routing: Enables sophisticated IP routing protocols and MPLS capabilities.
- L2VPN Services: Provides the foundation for delivering Layer 2 Virtual Private Network services.
- 10Gbps Throughput: Supports high-speed data transmission critical for demanding applications.
- Subscription Model: Offers a flexible, recurring licensing model for predictable budgeting.
- Platform Compliance: Ensures your Cisco ASR 9000 platform is licensed for premium features.
This Cisco license is the ideal choice for mid-market and enterprise teams needing to scale their network services with advanced routing and VPN capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced IP/MPLS Routing
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated IP/MPLS networks for efficient traffic engineering and service delivery. Streamline the management of complex routing policies and ensure optimal path selection for critical business traffic.
core network infrastructure, service provider edge, high-availability deployments, traffic management systems
Deploy Secure L2VPN Services
Streamline the provisioning and management of Layer 2 Virtual Private Network services for secure, dedicated connectivity between sites. Automate the creation of point-to-point or point-to-multipoint L2VPNs to support business-critical applications.
multi-site organizations, secure data transport, private network extension, branch office connectivity
Support High-Speed Data Transfer
Enable teams to support 10Gbps interface speeds, crucial for high-volume data transfer and demanding applications. Automate the handling of increased network traffic loads without performance degradation.
data center interconnect, high-performance computing, large file transfers, real-time analytics
Key Features
Premium IP/MPLS Functionality
Provides advanced routing capabilities for optimized network traffic management and service delivery.
Layer 2 VPN Support
Enables the creation and management of secure, dedicated Layer 2 connections between network locations.
10Gbps Interface Support
Facilitates high-speed data transmission, essential for bandwidth-intensive applications and services.
Subscription Licensing
Offers a flexible and predictable cost model for ongoing access to software features and updates.
Cisco ASR 9000 Platform
Designed to enhance the performance and capabilities of the robust Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and reliable network connectivity for transactions and data exchange, making advanced L2VPN and MPLS features critical for their operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust, high-bandwidth networks to support large medical imaging files, telemedicine, and secure patient data transmission, benefiting from 10Gbps capabilities and VPN security.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require dedicated, low-latency network segments for operational technology (OT) and high-speed data transfer for process monitoring and control, supported by MPLS and VPNs.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions manage large data sets and require high-speed network infrastructure to support research collaborations, data-intensive computing, and campus-wide connectivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this license?
This is a subscription-based license. The specific term duration is determined at the time of purchase and is typically renewed annually or multi-annually.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers. It unlocks premium features on compatible hardware within that product family.
What is the difference between foundation and premium licenses?
Foundation licenses typically provide basic routing and switching capabilities, while premium licenses unlock advanced features like enhanced MPLS, L2VPN services, and higher performance options.
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.