Cisco ASR 9000 VRF License - 2T Packet Transport 5th Gen
This Cisco ASR 9000 platform license unlocks full-scale VRF capabilities, enabling advanced packet transport for your core network infrastructure.
- Feature Access: Entitlement to advanced Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) features for enhanced network segmentation.
- Capacity Expansion: Unlocks 2 Terabits per second packet transport capacity, supporting high-demand data flows.
- Platform Support: Applies to Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers, ensuring compatibility with your existing core network hardware.
- Subscription Billing: Operates on a subscription model, providing predictable operational expenses and continuous feature updates.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ASR 9000 FULL SCALE VRF LIC - 2T PACKET TRANSPORT 5TH GEN is a platform software subscription that enables advanced Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) capabilities on Cisco's ASR 9000 Series routers. This license is designed to unlock the full potential of packet transport, supporting up to 2 Terabits per second, and is crucial for organizations requiring sophisticated network segmentation and traffic management.
This subscription license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within mid-market and enterprise organizations who manage complex network infrastructures. It integrates directly with Cisco ASR 9000 Series hardware, providing a critical software component for core routing functions, ensuring compliance, and enabling the deployment of advanced network services without requiring a full hardware refresh.
- Advanced Network Segmentation: Enables granular isolation of traffic flows using VRF, enhancing security and performance.
- High-Capacity Throughput: Supports 2 Terabits per second packet transport, essential for data-intensive applications and services.
- Subscription-Based Licensing: Provides access to features and updates on a recurring basis, aligning costs with operational needs.
- Core Routing Enhancement: Extends the capabilities of Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers for complex routing scenarios.
- Operational Efficiency: Simplifies network management by providing a unified licensing solution for advanced routing features.
This Cisco subscription 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 routing instances for different business units or applications, enhancing security and traffic management. Streamline the deployment of multi-tenant environments or secure dedicated traffic paths for critical services.
core routing platforms, multi-service networks, security-focused deployments, large-scale data centers
Maximize Packet Transport Capacity
Support high-demand data flows and future growth by unlocking 2 Terabits per second packet transport capacity. Automate the handling of increased traffic volumes without compromising network performance or stability.
high-throughput networks, service provider edge, large enterprise backbones, data-intensive operations
Ensure Routing Feature Compliance
Ensure your network infrastructure meets advanced routing requirements and compliance standards by enabling full-scale VRF capabilities. Maintain regulatory adherence and operational integrity through licensed, supported features.
regulated industries, complex IT environments, mission-critical networks, compliance-driven IT
Key Features
Full-Scale VRF Enablement
Allows for extensive network segmentation, isolating traffic for enhanced security and performance across different services or tenants.
2 Terabits per second Packet Transport
Provides massive bandwidth to handle high-volume data traffic, supporting demanding applications and future network expansion.
Subscription Licensing Model
Offers predictable operational expenses and ensures continuous access to software updates and feature enhancements.
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration with your existing Cisco ASR 9000 hardware, maximizing your current infrastructure investment.
Advanced Routing Capabilities
Empowers IT professionals to implement complex routing policies and manage network traffic with greater precision and control.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network segmentation and high-speed, secure data transport to manage sensitive transactions and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial networks often involve complex traffic patterns and the need for isolated operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) networks, demanding advanced routing capabilities for reliability and security.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must ensure secure, segmented networks for patient data (HIPAA compliance) and high-bandwidth connectivity for medical imaging and real-time applications.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often operate with stringent security mandates and require network segmentation to protect sensitive data and manage diverse communication needs across different departments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a VRF license?
A VRF license, like this Cisco ASR 9000 license, enables Virtual Routing and Forwarding. VRF allows a single physical router to function as multiple virtual routers, each with its own independent routing table, enhancing network segmentation and security.
What does '2T Packet Transport' mean?
This refers to the license's capability to support a total packet transport throughput of 2 Terabits per second. It indicates the high-capacity performance your network can achieve with this license enabled on the ASR 9000 platform.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This is a subscription-based license. It provides access to the features for a defined term, typically with ongoing support and updates included, offering a predictable operational expense.
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.