Cisco ASR 9000 8 VRF License for 800G - 5th Gen
This Cisco ASR 9000 platform license activates up to 8 VRFs for 800G connectivity, enhancing network segmentation and performance for your business infrastructure.
- Access to Advanced Network Segmentation: Unlock the capability to deploy up to 8 Virtual Routing and Forwarding instances, enabling granular traffic control and isolation.
- Enhanced 800G Performance: Fully utilize the 800 Gigabit Ethernet capabilities of your ASR 9000 platform for high-throughput data forwarding.
- Compliance and Security: Maintain network integrity and meet regulatory requirements by segmenting sensitive data and traffic flows.
- Future-Proofing Your Network: Ensure your Cisco ASR 9000 remains current with 5th Generation capabilities, supporting evolving business demands.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco platform software subscription license designed to activate advanced Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) capabilities on the Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers. Specifically, it enables up to 8 VRFs and supports 800 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, representing a 5th Generation enhancement for your routing platform.
IT Managers and Network Professionals in mid-market and enterprise environments utilize this license to achieve greater network segmentation, improve traffic management, and ensure compliance. It integrates directly into the existing Cisco ASR 9000 hardware, allowing for enhanced operational efficiency and security within their own data centers or network closets.
- Activate Up to 8 VRFs: Gain granular control over network traffic by segmenting your network into multiple isolated routing domains.
- Support for 800G Interfaces: Maximize the throughput and performance of your high-speed network connections.
- 5th Generation Enhancements: Benefit from the latest advancements in Cisco's routing platform technology.
- Subscription-Based Licensing: Enjoy flexible, ongoing access to features with a predictable billing model.
- Essential for Network Modernization: Upgrade your Cisco ASR 9000 to meet current and future business connectivity demands.
This Cisco license is ideal for mid-market organizations seeking to enhance network segmentation and performance on their ASR 9000 routers without the overhead of a full hardware refresh.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Segmentation
Enable teams to isolate critical business applications and sensitive data by deploying up to 8 distinct Virtual Routing and Forwarding instances. Streamline network management and improve security posture by logically separating traffic flows within a single physical infrastructure.
data center networking, enterprise WAN, private cloud deployments, network security architecture
Maximize 800G Interface Performance
Streamline high-volume data transfer and critical application performance by fully activating the 800 Gigabit Ethernet capabilities of the ASR 9000. Automate the efficient handling of large datasets and real-time traffic demands for business-critical operations.
high-performance computing, large-scale data analytics, core network infrastructure, service provider edge
Ensure Network Compliance and Security
Enable teams to meet stringent regulatory requirements by creating isolated network segments for compliance purposes. Protect sensitive customer or operational data through enhanced security policies applied to specific VRF instances.
financial services networks, healthcare IT environments, regulated industry deployments, secure enterprise networks
Key Features
Activation of up to 8 VRFs
Provides granular network segmentation, enhancing security and traffic management for diverse business operations.
Support for 800G interfaces
Maximizes data throughput and network performance, crucial for demanding business applications and large data volumes.
5th Generation platform enhancement
Ensures the Cisco ASR 9000 router is equipped with the latest features and capabilities for optimal operation.
Subscription-based licensing
Offers flexible, ongoing access to features with a predictable billing model, aligning costs with usage and needs.
Cisco ASR 9000 Series compatibility
Directly integrates with existing Cisco ASR 9000 hardware, simplifying deployment and maximizing existing investments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network segmentation to isolate sensitive transaction data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making VRF capabilities essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must secure patient data (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating network segmentation to protect sensitive information and ensure operational continuity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial networks often require segregation between IT and OT (Operational Technology) environments to enhance security and prevent disruptions to production lines, which VRFs facilitate.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies handle classified or sensitive information and must adhere to rigorous security mandates, making advanced network segmentation a critical requirement for data protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a VRF and why is it important for my business?
VRF stands for Virtual Routing and Forwarding. It allows you to create multiple isolated routing tables within a single router. This is crucial for businesses to segment their network, enhancing security by separating sensitive data, improving traffic management, and meeting compliance requirements.
What does '800G' refer to in this license?
800G refers to 800 Gigabit Ethernet. This license enables your Cisco ASR 9000 router to support and utilize interfaces operating at this extremely high speed, ensuring maximum data throughput for your business's most demanding network needs.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license. This model provides ongoing access to the features and capabilities enabled by the license, with predictable billing, and ensures your software remains current.
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.