Cisco ASR 9000 Series Carrier Grade NAT License
This Cisco platform software license unlocks Carrier Grade NAT capabilities for your ASR 9000 Series routers, enabling essential network address translation services for your business.
- Feature Unlock: Access to advanced Carrier Grade NAT functionalities for large-scale subscriber management.
- Subscription Term: Provides ongoing access to features and software updates for the licensed duration.
- Platform Specific: Designed for Cisco ASR 9000 Series modular chassis with specific line cards.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamlines IP address management and enhances network scalability for subscriber services.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco platform software subscription license for the ASR 9000 Series routers, specifically enabling Carrier Grade NAT (CGNAT) features. It provides the necessary software entitlements to deploy and manage CGNAT services, which are critical for service providers and large enterprises managing a high volume of subscribers or devices requiring IP address translation and pooling.
Organizations with significant subscriber bases or complex network address translation requirements utilize this license. It fits within the network infrastructure of businesses that operate their own service delivery platforms, manage extensive user connectivity, or need to comply with IP address conservation mandates. This license ensures that the ASR 9000 platform can perform these demanding NAT functions efficiently and reliably.
- Carrier Grade NAT Functionality: Unlocks advanced NAT features required for large subscriber deployments.
- Subscription-Based Access: Provides continuous access to software features and updates for the term.
- ASR 9000 Series Support: Specifically designed for deployment on Cisco ASR 9000 modular routers.
- Scalability Enhancement: Enables efficient management of IP address space for a growing user base.
- Compliance and Control: Facilitates adherence to IP address management best practices and regulatory needs.
This Cisco CGNAT license is ideal for mid-market and enterprise businesses needing to scale their subscriber-facing network services with advanced translation capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable Large-Scale Subscriber NAT
Enable teams to manage IP address translation for a high volume of concurrent subscribers. Streamline the allocation and pooling of public IP addresses to support a growing user base efficiently.
service provider edge, large enterprise network core, subscriber management platforms, ISP infrastructure
Optimize IP Address Conservation
Streamline the efficient use of limited public IPv4 address space through advanced NAT techniques. Automate the process of address assignment and management, reducing manual intervention and potential errors.
ipv4 constrained networks, large scale deployments, network address translation services, subscriber onboarding
Enhance Network Scalability
Automate the scaling of NAT capacity to meet fluctuating subscriber demand without requiring additional hardware. Enable teams to dynamically adjust translation resources to maintain performance during peak usage.
growing subscriber services, elastic network capacity, dynamic resource allocation, high-traffic environments
Key Features
Carrier Grade NAT (CGNAT)
Allows for the translation of private IP addresses to public IP addresses for a large number of subscribers, conserving public IPv4 addresses.
Subscription Licensing
Provides access to the CGNAT features for a defined term, including software updates and support, ensuring continuous operation and feature availability.
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Platform
Designed to integrate seamlessly with the high-performance Cisco ASR 9000 routers, ensuring efficient processing of NAT translations.
Scalability
Enables networks to support a significantly larger number of subscribers than traditional NAT solutions, facilitating business growth.
Feature Access
Unlocks advanced NAT capabilities, including NAT44, NAT64, and CGNAT-specific features, for robust subscriber management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network infrastructure to handle high transaction volumes and secure customer data, making advanced NAT capabilities essential for managing subscriber access and network segmentation.
Telecommunications & Internet Service Providers
ISPs and telecom companies are primary users of CGNAT to manage vast numbers of residential and business subscribers efficiently, conserving public IP addresses and enabling scalable service delivery.
Media & Entertainment
Companies in this sector often manage large user bases for streaming services or online platforms, requiring scalable network solutions to handle concurrent connections and IP address assignments.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies and public sector organizations managing large networks for employees or public services benefit from efficient IP address management and the scalability offered by CGNAT solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carrier Grade NAT (CGNAT)?
Carrier Grade NAT is a technique used by Internet Service Providers and large enterprises to conserve public IPv4 addresses. It involves translating private IP addresses used by many subscribers into a smaller pool of public IP addresses before they reach the internet.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers. The MPN suggests compatibility with specific modular line cards (MOD200) that support high-density 200G interfaces.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license is sold on a subscription basis, meaning you pay for access to the CGNAT features for a defined period, typically including software updates and support.
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.