Cisco ASR 9000 Premium 10Gbps IP/MPLS/L3VPN Foundation License
This Cisco ASR 9000 premium foundation license unlocks advanced IP/MPLS and L3VPN routing features for your core network infrastructure, ensuring high-performance connectivity.
- Feature Access: Entitlement to advanced IP/MPLS and L3VPN routing protocols and features on Cisco ASR 9000 series routers.
- Network Scalability: Enables enhanced routing capabilities to support growing traffic demands and complex network topologies.
- Service Delivery: Supports the delivery of high-value services like VPNs and traffic engineering for business customers.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures continued access to critical routing functions and software updates for reliable network operation.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ASR 9000 Premium 10Gbps IP/MPLS/L3VPN Foundation License is a subscription-based software entitlement that activates advanced routing and VPN capabilities on Cisco's high-performance ASR 9000 series routers.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market and enterprise organizations who manage complex network infrastructures requiring robust IP/MPLS and L3VPN services for internal operations or customer-facing applications.
- Advanced Routing Protocols: Enables sophisticated IP/MPLS and L3VPN functionalities for complex network designs.
- Enhanced Service Capabilities: Supports traffic engineering, VPN services, and other advanced features for service differentiation.
- Scalable Performance: Designed to support high-throughput 10Gbps interfaces and demanding network environments.
- Subscription-Based: Provides flexible, ongoing access to features and updates through a recurring billing model.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for deployment on the Cisco ASR 9000 series routing platform.
This license empowers mid-market organizations to deploy enterprise-grade routing and VPN services without the associated capital expenditure of traditional hardware upgrades.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced IP/MPLS Routing
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated IP/MPLS networks for optimized traffic flow and efficient routing. Streamline the configuration and management of complex routing policies across your infrastructure.
core network deployment, service provider edge, traffic engineering, network segmentation
Implement L3VPN Services
Streamline the deployment of Layer 3 Virtual Private Networks to securely connect disparate sites or business units. Automate the provisioning and management of VPN services for enhanced network security and isolation.
multi-site connectivity, secure data transport, network virtualization, private network extension
Enhance Network Performance
Automate the optimization of network traffic paths to improve application performance and user experience. Enable teams to support higher bandwidth demands with 10Gbps interface capabilities.
high-throughput environments, performance-sensitive applications, network capacity expansion, data center interconnect
Key Features
IP/MPLS Foundation
Enables advanced packet-switched network capabilities for efficient data transport and service delivery.
L3VPN Support
Allows the creation of secure, isolated Layer 3 VPNs for connecting multiple customer sites or internal networks.
10Gbps Interface Enablement
Supports high-speed data transfer and increased network throughput for demanding applications.
Subscription Licensing
Provides flexible, ongoing access to features and updates with predictable operational expenses.
Cisco ASR 9000 Platform
Optimized for deployment on Cisco's robust and scalable routing platform, ensuring reliability and performance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and reliable L3VPN services for inter-branch communication and transaction processing, often with strict uptime SLAs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, high-bandwidth connectivity for transmitting sensitive patient data and supporting critical medical applications, often requiring HIPAA compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operators rely on robust IP/MPLS networks for real-time data collection, control systems, and supply chain management, demanding low latency and high availability.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies require secure and scalable network solutions for inter-agency communication and data sharing, often subject to specific security mandates and performance requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a foundation license?
A foundation license provides the core set of features and capabilities for a specific platform or service. This premium foundation license unlocks advanced IP/MPLS and L3VPN functionalities for the Cisco ASR 9000.
What is IP/MPLS?
IP/MPLS (Internet Protocol/Multiprotocol Label Switching) is a routing technique used in telecommunications networks that directs data from one node to the next based on short path labels rather than long network addresses, enabling faster and more efficient data transfer.
What is L3VPN?
L3VPN (Layer 3 Virtual Private Network) is a type of VPN that operates at the network layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model, allowing for secure and private connections between different networks over a shared infrastructure.
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.