Cisco ASR 902 Metro IP Services License
The Cisco ASR 902 Metro IP Services license subscription unlocks essential network capabilities for businesses requiring reliable IP service delivery.
- Subscription Term: Ongoing access to licensed features and software updates for the duration of your subscription.
- Feature Enablement: Activates advanced IP routing, Quality of Service (QoS), and traffic management features on the ASR 9002 platform.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network infrastructure adheres to current Cisco software licensing requirements and industry standards.
- Operational Continuity: Provides entitlement to ongoing software support and maintenance, crucial for uninterrupted network services.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco platform software subscription license for the ASR 9002 router, enabling a suite of Metro IP Services. It provides access to advanced features necessary for delivering high-performance IP services within a metropolitan network environment.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations utilize this license to enhance their network's routing capabilities, traffic prioritization, and overall service delivery. It integrates directly with the Cisco ASR 9002 hardware, forming a critical component of their core network infrastructure.
- Advanced IP Services: Enables sophisticated routing protocols and IP service functionalities.
- Quality of Service (QoS): Allows for granular traffic prioritization to ensure critical applications receive necessary bandwidth.
- Subscription-Based: Provides flexible, ongoing access to features and updates through a recurring billing model.
- Platform Specific: Designed exclusively for the Cisco ASR 9002 router platform.
- Compliance and Support: Ensures adherence to licensing terms and provides access to Cisco's technical support resources.
This Cisco license is ideal for mid-market businesses needing to expand their IP service capabilities without the overhead of enterprise-level hardware investments.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced IP Routing Features
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated IP routing protocols and advanced service functionalities on their network edge. Streamline the delivery of high-priority data services to meet business demands.
network edge deployments, service delivery infrastructure, IP network expansion, routing protocol upgrades
Optimize Network Traffic Prioritization
Streamline network performance by implementing granular Quality of Service (QoS) policies. Automate the prioritization of critical business applications and services to ensure optimal user experience.
application performance management, network traffic shaping, business continuity planning, service level agreement adherence
Ensure Licensing Compliance and Support
Automate compliance with Cisco's software licensing requirements for the ASR 9002 platform. Maintain entitlement to ongoing software updates and technical support for uninterrupted network operations.
IT asset management, software license compliance, network infrastructure lifecycle management, operational risk mitigation
Key Features
Advanced IP Routing Capabilities
Enhances network scalability and performance by supporting complex routing protocols essential for modern IP services.
Quality of Service (QoS) Control
Ensures critical business applications receive priority bandwidth, improving user experience and application responsiveness.
Subscription Licensing Model
Provides flexible, ongoing access to features and updates, aligning costs with operational needs and simplifying budget management.
Cisco ASR 9002 Platform Integration
Guarantees compatibility and optimal performance by being specifically designed for the Cisco ASR 9002 router.
Software Updates and Support
Maintains network security and functionality through access to the latest software releases and technical assistance from Cisco.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure IP services with strict performance guarantees to support trading, transactions, and customer operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need robust network infrastructure to ensure the continuous availability of critical patient data, telehealth services, and medical device communications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operators depend on consistent and prioritized network traffic for real-time control systems, IoT devices, and operational efficiency.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses require reliable network connectivity for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco ASR 902 METRO IP SERVICES license?
This is a subscription-based software license for the Cisco ASR 9002 router. It unlocks advanced IP services, Quality of Service (QoS) features, and traffic management capabilities essential for delivering robust network services.
What does the subscription term entail?
The subscription term provides continuous access to the licensed features and any associated software updates or maintenance releases from Cisco for the duration of the agreement. This ensures your network remains current and supported.
Who is the intended buyer for this license?
This license is intended for businesses, specifically IT Managers and IT Professionals within mid-market organizations, that operate their own network infrastructure and require advanced IP service capabilities on their Cisco ASR 9002 routers.
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.