Cisco ASR 9000 Premium IP/MPLS/L2VPN Foundation License
The Cisco ASR 9000 Premium IP/MPLS/L2VPN Foundation License unlocks essential network services for your Cisco ASR 9000 platform, ensuring advanced routing and VPN functionality.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to premium features for your Cisco ASR 9000.
- Feature Access: Enables advanced IP/MPLS and L2VPN services for enhanced network connectivity.
- Compliance: Ensures your network infrastructure meets advanced service requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Provides entitlement to critical software features for ongoing network operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco ASR 9000 Premium Foundation License, a subscription-based software license that unlocks advanced IP/MPLS and L2VPN capabilities on your Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers. It provides the necessary software features to support complex routing protocols and virtual private network services, crucial for modern enterprise and service provider networks.
IT Managers and Network Professionals in mid-market organizations utilize this license to enhance their network's routing efficiency, security, and service delivery. It integrates directly with the Cisco ASR 9000 platform, fitting into environments that require high-performance, scalable, and reliable network services for internal operations or customer-facing applications.
- Advanced Routing: Enables sophisticated IP/MPLS routing protocols for optimized traffic flow.
- L2VPN Services: Supports Layer 2 Virtual Private Network services for secure and segmented connectivity.
- Subscription Billing: Offers flexible, recurring billing for predictable operational expenses.
- Platform Specific: Designed exclusively for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks premium software features essential for advanced network functions.
This Cisco license is the right choice for mid-market organizations needing to expand their network's routing and VPN capabilities without the overhead of enterprise-grade hardware upgrades.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced IP/MPLS Routing
Enable teams to implement sophisticated IP/MPLS routing protocols for optimized traffic engineering and path selection. Streamline network performance and ensure efficient data delivery across complex topologies.
core network infrastructure, high-traffic environments, multi-site connectivity, internal data transport
Deploy Secure L2VPN Services
Streamline the deployment of Layer 2 Virtual Private Network services to create secure, isolated network segments. Automate the creation of point-to-point or point-to-multipoint Layer 2 circuits for dedicated application traffic.
private network segmentation, secure inter-site connectivity, dedicated application circuits, network isolation requirements
Ensure Network Feature Compliance
Automate compliance with advanced network service requirements by ensuring all necessary IP/MPLS and L2VPN features are licensed and active. Maintain regulatory adherence and operational standards for critical network functions.
enterprise network operations, service delivery platforms, managed network services, compliance-driven environments
Key Features
IP/MPLS Support
Optimizes traffic routing and network path selection for improved performance and efficiency.
L2VPN Capabilities
Enables secure, segmented Layer 2 connectivity for dedicated services and applications.
Subscription Licensing
Provides predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software features.
Cisco ASR 9000 Platform
Ensures seamless integration and optimal performance with your existing Cisco hardware.
Foundation License
Unlocks core premium features required for advanced network services and operations.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and reliable network connectivity for transactions and data transfer, making advanced IP/MPLS and L2VPN capabilities essential for their operations and compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and segmented networks to protect sensitive patient data (PHI) and ensure uninterrupted access to critical systems, aligning with HIPAA requirements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require robust and high-performance networks for real-time data processing and control systems, benefiting from the efficiency and reliability of IP/MPLS routing.
Education & Research
Educational institutions and research facilities manage large volumes of data and require scalable, secure network infrastructure to support diverse user needs and advanced applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco ASR 9000 Premium Foundation License?
This is a subscription-based software license for Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers. It unlocks advanced IP/MPLS and L2VPN features, enhancing your network's routing and connectivity capabilities.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license operates on a subscription billing model, meaning you pay recurring fees for access to the software features over a defined term.
Does this license apply to specific hardware?
Yes, this license is specifically designed for and applies to the Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers.
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.