Cisco ASR 9K OAM 10GBPS RTU License Bundle
This Cisco ASR 9K OAM 10Gbps RTU 10-pack bundle provides essential operational capabilities for your Cisco routing platform, ensuring continued network performance and compliance.
- License Activation: Enables 10Gbps Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) features on Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers.
- Bundled Value: Provides 10 individual Right-to-Use (RTU) licenses, offering cost-effectiveness for multiple deployments or spares.
- Subscription Term: Operates on a subscription basis, ensuring access to current features and support for the defined term.
- Network Visibility: Enhances diagnostic and monitoring capabilities for critical network segments, improving troubleshooting efficiency.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a 10-pack bundle of Cisco ASR 9K Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) 10Gbps Right-to-Use (RTU) licenses. It is a software subscription that unlocks specific OAM functionalities on Cisco's ASR 9000 Series routers, crucial for network monitoring, diagnostics, and performance management at 10Gbps speeds.
IT Managers and Network Professionals in mid-market organizations utilize these licenses to maintain optimal network health, ensure service level agreements (SLAs), and comply with operational standards. These licenses are essential for environments that require deep visibility into network traffic and performance, fitting directly into the operational software stack of their Cisco routing infrastructure.
- Enhanced Network Monitoring: Unlocks advanced OAM features for detailed traffic analysis and performance tracking.
- Diagnostic Capabilities: Provides tools for troubleshooting and fault isolation, reducing network downtime.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet operational requirements and service level agreements through robust network management.
- Scalable Deployment: The 10-pack bundle allows for flexible deployment across multiple devices or as a strategic spare.
- Subscription Model: Offers predictable costs and access to updated features throughout the license term.
This Cisco license bundle is ideal for mid-market organizations needing to enhance their network visibility and operational control without the overhead of enterprise-level solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Diagnostics
Enable teams to perform in-depth diagnostics and troubleshooting on 10Gbps network links. Streamline the identification and resolution of network issues to minimize service disruptions.
organizations deploying high-speed network infrastructure, businesses managing critical data center interconnects, teams requiring detailed network performance metrics
Enhance Network Monitoring Capabilities
Streamline the monitoring of network traffic and performance on Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers. Automate the collection of key operational data to ensure adherence to service level agreements.
businesses with stringent uptime requirements, organizations managing complex routing environments, teams focused on proactive network health management
Ensure Operational Compliance
Automate compliance with network operational standards by utilizing advanced OAM features. Enable teams to maintain audit-ready network configurations and performance logs.
companies operating under regulatory oversight, businesses with internal IT governance policies, organizations requiring verifiable network performance data
Key Features
10Gbps OAM Functionality
Provides essential monitoring and diagnostic capabilities for high-speed network interfaces, ensuring optimal performance and rapid issue resolution.
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration with your existing Cisco routing platform, minimizing deployment complexity and compatibility concerns.
Subscription Licensing
Offers predictable operational expenses and access to updated features throughout the license term, aligning costs with usage and value.
10-Pack Bundle
Provides a cost-effective solution for deploying licenses across multiple devices or maintaining strategic spares, enhancing operational flexibility.
Right-to-Use (RTU)
Grants the legal entitlement to use the specified software features, ensuring compliance and avoiding potential licensing issues.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Ensures high availability and performance for critical financial transactions and data processing, meeting strict uptime and compliance requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Supports the reliable transmission of sensitive patient data and critical medical information, adhering to HIPAA and other regulatory standards for network integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Maintains stable network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, crucial for production line efficiency and supply chain management.
Education & Research
Provides robust network management for large campus environments, supporting research data transfer and ensuring consistent access to educational resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OAM in networking?
OAM stands for Operations, Administration, and Maintenance. In networking, it refers to a set of functions and protocols used to monitor, manage, and troubleshoot network devices and services, ensuring their reliable operation.
What is a Right-to-Use (RTU) license?
A Right-to-Use (RTU) license is a type of software license that grants the user the permission to use a specific software feature or product for a defined period or under specific conditions, often as part of a subscription model.
How is this license activated on the Cisco ASR 9000?
Activation typically involves installing the license file on the router and applying it to the relevant interfaces or features. Specific steps are detailed in Cisco's official documentation for the ASR 9000 Series.
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.