Cisco ASR 9000 E-VPN Right to Use License
The Cisco ASR 9000 E-VPN Right to Use License unlocks advanced network virtualization features for your Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers, ensuring enhanced connectivity and operational efficiency.
- Feature Access: Entitlement to utilize the advanced capabilities of E-VPN on your Cisco ASR 9000 platform.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network configuration adheres to licensing requirements for advanced features.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees the continued functionality of E-VPN services without interruption.
- Scalability Support: Enables the deployment of virtualized network services to support business growth.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco ASR 9000 E-VPN Right to Use License, a subscription-based software license that grants permission to activate and use the E-VPN (Ethernet Virtual Private Network) functionality on Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers. It is designed to enable advanced network virtualization and segmentation capabilities, crucial for modern enterprise networks.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to build and manage sophisticated, segmented networks. It fits into the core routing infrastructure, allowing for the creation of virtual networks that enhance security, improve traffic management, and support the deployment of cloud-like services within their own data centers or private cloud environments.
- E-VPN Functionality: Unlocks advanced Ethernet VPN services for Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs.
- Subscription Billing: Operates on a recurring subscription model for predictable budgeting.
- Platform Specific: Designed for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series routing platform.
- Right to Use: Grants legal entitlement to deploy and operate the specified software features.
- Network Virtualization: Enables the creation of isolated, virtual networks over a shared infrastructure.
This Cisco E-VPN license is the ideal solution for businesses needing to enhance their network segmentation and virtualization capabilities without the overhead of enterprise-level hardware procurement.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Segmentation
Enable teams to create isolated virtual networks for different departments or applications. Streamline the deployment of secure, multi-tenant network services within your existing infrastructure.
On-premises data centers, private cloud deployments, core network infrastructure, campus networks
Support Secure Layer 2 Extension
Streamline the extension of Layer 2 connectivity across your IP backbone for critical applications. Automate the process of connecting distributed sites or data centers with consistent network policies.
Multi-site organizations, data center interconnects, hybrid cloud environments, distributed applications
Enhance Network Virtualization Capabilities
Enable teams to build more flexible and agile network architectures using E-VPN technology. Automate the provisioning and management of virtual network services to reduce operational complexity.
Virtualized infrastructure, network function virtualization (NFV), software-defined networking (SDN) integration, core routing platforms
Key Features
E-VPN Functionality
Enables the creation of virtualized Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks over an IP fabric, enhancing security and traffic management.
Subscription Licensing
Provides predictable costs and ensures access to the latest software features and updates through a recurring billing model.
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Compatibility
Designed specifically for deployment on Cisco's high-performance ASR 9000 routers, ensuring seamless integration.
Network Segmentation
Allows for the isolation of traffic between different tenants or applications, significantly improving network security.
Right to Use Entitlement
Confirms legal authorization to operate the E-VPN software features, ensuring compliance and avoiding operational risks.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network segmentation and high availability to protect sensitive data and meet stringent regulatory compliance standards like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain strict data privacy under HIPAA and ensure reliable network performance for critical patient care systems, necessitating secure network segmentation.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require dedicated, secure networks for operational technology (OT) alongside IT networks, benefiting from E-VPN for segmentation and traffic isolation.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions manage diverse user groups and data types, requiring flexible network segmentation to secure resources and manage bandwidth effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an E-VPN license?
An E-VPN license, such as this Cisco ASR 9000 E-VPN Right to Use License, grants permission to activate and use the Ethernet Virtual Private Network features on compatible Cisco routing platforms. These features enable advanced network virtualization and segmentation.
What is the difference between a perpetual and a subscription license?
A perpetual license is a one-time purchase for indefinite use, while a subscription license is a recurring fee for a defined term, often including software updates and support. This Cisco license is subscription-based.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically designed for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series of routers. The MPN S-A9K-EVPN-RTU-4X1 indicates it is for the ASR 9000 platform.
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.