Cisco ASR 9000 VRF Full Scale License - 2T Packet Transport
The Cisco ASR 9000 VRF Full Scale License enables advanced network virtualization and traffic separation for your core routing infrastructure, ensuring enhanced security and performance.
- Enhanced Network Segmentation: Gain granular control over traffic flows and isolate critical data segments.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports 2 Terabits per second packet transport for future-proofing your network.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet stringent regulatory requirements through robust traffic isolation.
- Feature Access: Unlock advanced routing and forwarding capabilities essential for modern enterprise networks.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription license for Cisco's ASR 9000 series routers, specifically enabling full-scale Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) capabilities with 2 Terabits per second packet transport capacity. It unlocks advanced features for network virtualization, traffic isolation, and enhanced routing performance, ensuring your core network infrastructure operates at peak efficiency and security.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within mid-market and enterprise organizations who manage complex network environments. It integrates directly into the Cisco ASR 9000 platform, providing the necessary software entitlements to implement sophisticated routing policies and virtualize network segments within their own data centers or core network locations.
- Full-Scale VRF Enablement: Unlock the complete suite of VRF features for advanced network segmentation.
- High-Capacity Packet Transport: Supports 2 Terabits per second, ensuring performance for demanding traffic loads.
- Subscription-Based Model: Provides access to features and updates on a recurring billing cycle.
- Platform Specific: Designed exclusively for the Cisco ASR 9000 series routing platforms.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamlines network management through enhanced virtualization capabilities.
This Cisco license is the right choice for mid-market and enterprise teams needing to maximize their ASR 9000 investment with advanced routing and segmentation.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Segmentation
Enable teams to create isolated virtual routing instances within their existing ASR 9000 infrastructure. This allows for secure separation of traffic for different departments, applications, or security zones.
core network deployment, multi-tenant environments, security policy enforcement, traffic isolation
Streamline Routing Policy Management
Streamline the management of complex routing policies by leveraging VRF capabilities for granular control. This reduces configuration errors and simplifies network operations for IT professionals.
complex routing configurations, network operations centers, IT administration, policy automation
Automate Traffic Isolation for Compliance
Automate traffic isolation to meet stringent regulatory and compliance requirements. VRFs ensure that sensitive data remains segregated and inaccessible to unauthorized segments.
regulatory compliance, data segregation, security audits, enterprise network architecture
Key Features
Full-Scale VRF Support
Allows for complete network virtualization and traffic separation on the ASR 9000 platform.
2 Terabits per second Packet Transport
Provides high throughput capacity to handle demanding network traffic loads and future growth.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software features and updates.
Cisco ASR 9000 Platform Integration
Ensures seamless compatibility and optimal performance with your existing Cisco routing hardware.
Enhanced Routing Capabilities
Unlocks advanced routing features essential for modern, complex enterprise network designs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network segmentation to isolate sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which VRF technology directly supports.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must secure patient health information (PHI) and meet HIPAA compliance standards, necessitating strong network isolation between different departments and systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial networks often require segregation between IT and OT (Operational Technology) environments to enhance security and prevent disruptions, a task well-suited for VRF implementation.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies handle sensitive data and operate under various security mandates, making network segmentation via VRF essential for maintaining security and operational integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is VRF and why is it important?
VRF, or Virtual Routing and Forwarding, is a technology that allows multiple routing instances to exist within a single router. It's crucial for network segmentation, security, and efficient traffic management by isolating different traffic flows.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically designed for the Cisco ASR 9000 series of routers. Ensure your hardware model is compatible before purchase.
What does 'Full Scale' mean in this context?
'Full Scale' indicates that this license unlocks the complete set of VRF features and capacity supported by the ASR 9000 platform, without limitations on the number of VRFs or routes.
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.