Cisco ASR 9903 VRF License for 800G PEC
This Cisco license activates up to 8 VRFs for 800G PEC on your ASR 9903 router, enhancing network segmentation and traffic management capabilities.
- Enhanced Network Segmentation: Coverage for activating up to 8 Virtual Routing and Forwarding instances to isolate traffic and improve security.
- Increased Capacity: Protection against performance bottlenecks by enabling 800G Packet-to-Packet Encapsulation (PEC) for high-throughput data flows.
- Feature Access: Entitlement to advanced routing features essential for complex network designs and service provider environments.
- Compliance and Control: Access to features that support regulatory requirements and granular control over network traffic routing.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco software subscription license designed to unlock advanced routing capabilities on the Cisco ASR 9903 platform. Specifically, it enables the activation of up to 8 Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) instances, crucial for network segmentation, and supports 800G Packet-to-Packet Encapsulation (PEC) for high-performance data handling.
This license is intended for businesses that require sophisticated network control and segmentation within their own IT infrastructure. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing complex routing environments, ensuring compliance, security, and optimal performance for their organization's critical applications and data.
- VRF Activation: Enables up to 8 distinct VRF instances for advanced traffic isolation and policy enforcement.
- 800G PEC Support: Unlocks high-speed packet encapsulation for demanding data throughput requirements.
- Platform Specific: Licensed for the Cisco ASR 9903 router platform.
- Subscription Billing: Operates on a recurring subscription model for predictable IT budgeting.
- Feature Enablement: Grants access to essential routing features for enterprise-grade network operations.
This Cisco license provides essential routing capabilities for mid-market organizations needing to segment their networks and handle high-volume data efficiently.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Segmentation
Enable teams to create up to 8 isolated routing instances within their network. This enhances security by preventing traffic from different departments or applications from intermingling.
multi-site organizations, segmented application environments, security-conscious IT departments, internal network operations
Support High-Throughput Data Flows
Streamline the handling of large data volumes by enabling 800G Packet-to-Packet Encapsulation. This ensures critical applications and services experience minimal latency and maximum throughput.
data-intensive operations, internal analytics platforms, high-performance computing clusters, large file transfer environments
Enhance Routing Control and Policy
Automate granular control over network traffic routing paths and policies. This allows IT professionals to optimize network performance and enforce specific traffic engineering rules.
complex internal routing architectures, performance-sensitive application delivery, network traffic optimization initiatives, internal network management
Key Features
Activation of up to 8 VRFs
Allows for robust network segmentation, improving security and traffic management for different business units or applications within your own network.
Support for 800G PEC
Enables high-speed packet encapsulation, ensuring efficient and high-performance data transfer for demanding internal workloads.
Cisco ASR 9903 Platform Specific
Guarantees compatibility and optimal performance with your existing Cisco ASR 9903 routing hardware.
Subscription Licensing
Provides predictable operational expenses and ensures continuous access to software features and updates.
Advanced Routing Capabilities
Unlocks sophisticated routing features necessary for complex internal network designs and traffic engineering.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent network segmentation to isolate sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making VRF capabilities essential for their internal networks.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must secure patient data (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating robust network segmentation to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with strict data privacy laws.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial networks often require dedicated segments for operational technology (OT) and IT systems to ensure the reliability and security of production environments, preventing interference and unauthorized access.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies handle classified or sensitive information and often operate complex, multi-agency networks that benefit from VRF-based segmentation for security and operational efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a VRF and why would my business need it?
A VRF, or Virtual Routing and Forwarding instance, is a technology that allows a single physical router to act like multiple virtual routers. Your business would use VRFs to segment your internal network, isolating traffic for different departments, applications, or security zones, thereby enhancing security and control.
What is 800G PEC?
800G PEC refers to 800 Gigabit per second Packet-to-Packet Encapsulation. This feature is crucial for high-performance networks that need to efficiently transport large volumes of data at very high speeds, minimizing overhead and latency.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license. This model provides predictable costs and ensures you have access to the latest software features and support throughout the subscription term.
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.