Cisco ASR 901 4 Port Copper GE Upgrade License
Unlock enhanced network connectivity with the Cisco ASR 901 4 Port Copper GE Upgrade License, providing essential port expansion for your core infrastructure.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to advanced port capabilities.
- Billing Model: Annual subscription ensures continuous access to features.
- Platform Applicability: Directly upgrades the Cisco ASR 901 series routers.
- Key Value: Enables compliance and expands network capacity for critical business functions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco platform software license provides an upgrade for the ASR 901 series routers, specifically enabling four additional Copper Gigabit Ethernet ports. It is a subscription-based offering designed to enhance the connectivity and capacity of your existing network hardware.
IT Managers and Network Professionals in small to mid-sized businesses utilize this license to expand their network edge capabilities. It integrates directly with the Cisco ASR 901 platform, supporting critical business operations that require increased port density and reliable network access.
- Feature Unlock: Enables four additional 1 Gigabit Ethernet copper ports.
- Subscription Access: Provides ongoing access to the licensed features.
- Platform Integration: Designed exclusively for the Cisco ASR 901 router series.
- Capacity Expansion: Increases the number of available network connections.
- Operational Continuity: Supports continued network growth and performance.
This license is ideal for growing businesses needing to expand their network edge without a full hardware refresh, ensuring cost-effective capacity upgrades.
What This Enables
Expand Network Edge Connectivity
Enable teams to connect additional devices and services at the network edge. Streamline the process of adding new endpoints by utilizing existing hardware capacity.
businesses with growing device counts, organizations requiring more network drops, environments with limited physical port availability, companies managing edge network infrastructure
Support Increased User Demand
Automate the scaling of network access to accommodate a growing user base or increased device usage. Ensure reliable connectivity for all users and applications.
companies experiencing user growth, businesses with seasonal demand fluctuations, organizations deploying new user-facing services, environments with high device-per-user ratios
Enhance Network Segmentation
Streamline the creation of more granular network segments for improved security and traffic management. Facilitate the isolation of different services or user groups.
organizations prioritizing network security, businesses implementing zero-trust architectures, teams managing complex network topologies, environments requiring dedicated connections for critical systems
Key Features
Four additional 1 Gigabit Ethernet copper ports
Increases the number of devices and connections your network can support, enhancing overall capacity.
Subscription-based licensing
Provides flexible, ongoing access to the feature set, aligning costs with usage and ensuring continuous support.
Designed for Cisco ASR 901
Ensures seamless integration and compatibility with your existing Cisco network hardware.
Platform software upgrade
Enhances the functionality of your current router without requiring a full hardware replacement, offering a cost-effective upgrade path.
Supports business growth
Allows your network infrastructure to scale alongside your business needs, accommodating more users and services.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-density, reliable network connections for trading floors, branch offices, and data centers to ensure low latency and compliance with strict uptime SLAs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need robust network infrastructure to support critical patient care systems, medical devices, and data transmission, often requiring secure and segmented connectivity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often deploy numerous sensors, control systems, and workstations that require direct network connectivity, benefiting from expanded port options at the edge.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage a large number of connected devices for students, faculty, and research labs, necessitating scalable network infrastructure to support diverse connectivity needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco ASR 901 4 Port Copper GE Upgrade License?
This is a subscription software license for Cisco ASR 901 routers that enables four additional 1 Gigabit Ethernet copper ports. It allows businesses to expand their network connectivity without replacing hardware.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license operates on a subscription billing model, meaning you pay periodically (typically annually) for the right to use the enabled features.
Does this license require new hardware?
No, this license is designed to upgrade the capabilities of your existing Cisco ASR 901 router. It unlocks additional ports on the current platform.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.