Cisco ASR 902 Metro Services Platform License
The Cisco ASR 902 Metro Services license provides essential software capabilities for your network infrastructure, ensuring continued operation and feature access.
- Access to: Advanced routing and service features for metro network deployments.
- Coverage for: Software subscription ensuring up-to-date functionality and vendor support.
- Protection against: Service disruptions due to outdated software or unsupported features.
- Entitlement to: Continued access to Cisco's latest software enhancements and security patches.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription license for the Cisco ASR 902 router series, enabling a suite of metro services essential for modern network operations. It provides access to advanced features and ensures your hardware remains compliant and fully functional throughout the subscription term.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations utilize this license to enhance their network's service delivery capabilities. It integrates directly with the Cisco ASR 902 hardware, supporting critical business functions within their own data centers or network closets.
- Feature Unlock: Grants access to specific metro service functionalities on the ASR 902 platform.
- Subscription Billing: Operates on a recurring subscription model for predictable budgeting.
- Platform Specific: Tied to the Cisco ASR 902 hardware, ensuring compatibility and performance.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance through access to updated software.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees continued access to features and vendor support for uninterrupted service.
This Cisco ASR 902 Metro Services license is ideal for mid-market businesses needing reliable, feature-rich metro network capabilities without the overhead of enterprise-level hardware procurement.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Metro Service Delivery
Enable teams to deploy and manage advanced routing and service features for metro area networks. Streamline the delivery of high-bandwidth services to support business-critical applications.
businesses with dedicated network infrastructure, organizations managing internal data transport, companies requiring high-speed connectivity
Ensure Network Compliance and Up-to-Date Features
Automate the process of staying compliant with software requirements by maintaining an active subscription. Provide teams with access to the latest security patches and feature enhancements for the ASR 902 platform.
organizations with strict IT governance, businesses operating in regulated sectors, companies prioritizing network security
Maintain Operational Continuity
Protect against service disruptions by ensuring your Cisco ASR 902 hardware is always running supported software. Guarantee continued access to vendor support for timely issue resolution.
businesses dependent on network uptime, companies managing critical service delivery, organizations with internal IT support teams
Key Features
Platform Software Subscription
Provides ongoing access to features and support for the Cisco ASR 902, ensuring your network remains current and functional.
Metro Services Enablement
Unlocks advanced routing and service capabilities specifically designed for metro network deployments.
Compliance and Updates
Helps maintain regulatory compliance and security posture through access to the latest software versions and patches.
Predictable Billing
The subscription model offers predictable operational expenses, simplifying IT budget management.
Vendor Support Access
Ensures continued access to Cisco's technical support for timely issue resolution and expert assistance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network infrastructure to support critical transaction processing and data integrity, making advanced metro services essential for their operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on robust and consistent network connectivity for real-time monitoring, control systems, and logistics, necessitating high-performance metro services for operational efficiency.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need secure, high-availability networks to manage patient data, telemedicine, and critical medical equipment, where consistent metro service performance is paramount.
Real Estate & Construction
Real estate firms and construction companies often manage distributed sites and require reliable data transport for project management, client communications, and operational coordination.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a platform software license?
A platform software license grants the right to use specific software features and functionalities on a particular hardware platform, such as the Cisco ASR 902. This license is typically a subscription, providing ongoing access and updates.
What does 'Metro Services' refer to?
Metro Services in this context refers to a suite of advanced features and capabilities on the Cisco ASR 902 router designed for high-performance metro area network deployments. This can include advanced routing, traffic management, and service provisioning.
How does the subscription billing work?
Subscription billing means you pay a recurring fee, typically monthly or annually, for the right to use the software and receive updates and support. This contrasts with a perpetual license where a one-time fee is paid upfront.
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.