Cisco ASR 9K 20G Upgrade Smart License
Unlock enhanced network throughput for your Cisco ASR 9000 series routers with a 20G capacity upgrade license, ensuring your infrastructure scales with business demands.
- License Activation: Enables a 20 Gigabit per second throughput upgrade on supported Cisco ASR 9000 series platforms.
- Subscription Term: Provides access to the licensed capacity for the duration of the subscription term, billed annually.
- Smart Licensing: Utilizes Cisco's Smart Licensing for simplified activation, management, and compliance tracking.
- Network Scalability: Supports increased data traffic and application demands, crucial for growing businesses.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ASR 9K Electronic Delivery Smart License provides a 20 Gigabit per second (20G) capacity upgrade for your Cisco ASR 9000 series routers. It is delivered electronically and managed through Cisco's Smart Licensing platform, ensuring compliance and simplifying license administration.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations, this license is essential for businesses experiencing increased network traffic or requiring higher bandwidth for critical applications. It integrates directly into existing Cisco ASR 9K deployments, enhancing performance without requiring a full hardware replacement.
- Increased Throughput: Directly upgrades the data processing capacity of your Cisco ASR 9000 series routers by 20 Gbps.
- Smart License Management: Simplifies license deployment, tracking, and compliance through Cisco's centralized Smart Licensing portal.
- Subscription-Based: Offers flexible, recurring access to the capacity upgrade, billed on a subscription basis.
- Electronic Delivery: Fast and efficient license activation without physical media or complex shipping logistics.
- Platform Enhancement: Extends the life and capability of existing Cisco ASR 9K hardware investments.
Empower your mid-market network with increased bandwidth and simplified license management through this essential Cisco ASR 9K capacity upgrade.
What This Enables
Enable Higher Network Throughput
Enable teams to increase the data forwarding capacity of their Cisco ASR 9000 series routers by 20 Gbps. Streamline network performance to support growing application demands and user traffic.
high-traffic data centers, enterprise WAN edge, service provider edge, core network aggregation
Simplify License Management
Automate license activation and compliance tracking through Cisco's Smart Licensing platform. Streamline administrative overhead associated with managing network hardware licenses.
centralized IT operations, multi-site organizations, IT teams focused on strategic initiatives
Scale Network Infrastructure Cost-Effectively
Support business growth by upgrading existing Cisco ASR 9K hardware capacity instead of purchasing new equipment. Optimize IT budget with a subscription-based licensing model.
budget-conscious IT departments, organizations with predictable traffic growth, businesses extending hardware lifecycle
Key Features
20 Gbps Throughput Upgrade
Significantly increases the data processing capability of your Cisco ASR 9000 series routers, enabling faster data transfer and application response times.
Cisco Smart Licensing
Provides a centralized, simplified, and automated way to manage licenses, reducing administrative burden and ensuring compliance.
Subscription Billing
Offers a flexible and predictable cost model for accessing enhanced network capacity, aligning expenses with usage and business needs.
Electronic Delivery
Ensures rapid deployment and activation of the license, minimizing downtime and accelerating the time to benefit.
ASR 9000 Series Compatibility
Designed to integrate seamlessly with existing Cisco ASR 9000 platforms, extending the value of your current hardware investment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable network connectivity for real-time trading, transaction processing, and secure data exchange, making increased throughput critical for their operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers handle large volumes of sensitive patient data, including medical imaging and electronic health records, necessitating robust network capacity to ensure timely access and efficient operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern manufacturing relies on networked systems for automation, IoT devices, and real-time data analytics, demanding high bandwidth to support operational efficiency and production monitoring.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions require significant network bandwidth to support large data transfers, online learning platforms, collaborative research projects, and extensive digital resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco Smart License?
Cisco Smart Licenses are a flexible and simplified way to purchase and manage Cisco software. They are managed through the Cisco Smart Software Manager portal, offering visibility and control over your software assets.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically designed for Cisco ASR 9000 series routers. Please verify compatibility with your specific ASR 9K model and software version.
How is the license term managed?
This license is subscription-based, meaning you pay for access to the 20G upgrade for a defined term, typically billed annually. Upon renewal, you continue to have access to the licensed capacity.
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.