Cisco ASR 9K Premium 100G IP/MPLS Foundation License
The Cisco ASR 9K Premium 100G IP/MPLS Foundation License subscription unlocks advanced routing features for your network infrastructure, ensuring high-speed connectivity and operational efficiency.
- Enhanced Performance: Access to 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces and advanced IP/MPLS features to support demanding traffic loads.
- Feature Unlock: Enables critical routing protocols and traffic engineering capabilities essential for modern networks.
- Subscription Certainty: Provides continuous access to software updates and feature enhancements throughout the license term.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your network hardware operates with the latest software features and security patches.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription license for Cisco's ASR 9000 series routers, specifically enabling 100 Gigabit Ethernet IP/MPLS functionalities. It provides access to premium routing features, traffic management tools, and advanced network services required for high-capacity service provider environments.
IT Managers and Network Professionals in mid-market and enterprise organizations utilize this license to enhance their core routing infrastructure. It is essential for businesses that manage large-scale networks, require high bandwidth, and need sophisticated control over traffic flow for services like VPNs, MPLS, and high-speed internet access.
- 100G Interface Support: Enables the full utilization of 100 Gigabit Ethernet line cards on ASR 9000 series platforms.
- Advanced IP/MPLS Features: Unlocks sophisticated routing protocols, traffic engineering, and Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities.
- Subscription-Based Access: Provides ongoing access to software updates, patches, and new feature releases throughout the subscription term.
- Network Scalability: Supports the growth and expansion of network services and user demands without requiring hardware upgrades for software features.
- Compliance and Performance: Ensures network operations meet performance benchmarks and potential regulatory requirements for data transport.
This Cisco license subscription is the ideal choice for mid-market and enterprise teams seeking to maximize their ASR 9000 investment with advanced routing capabilities and ongoing software support.
What This Enables
Enable High-Speed Data Transport
Enable teams to utilize 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for maximum data throughput across their core network. Streamline the delivery of high-bandwidth services to end-users and applications.
core routing infrastructure, high-traffic data centers, service provider edge deployments
Implement Advanced Traffic Engineering
Streamline network operations by implementing sophisticated traffic engineering policies for optimal path selection and resource utilization. Automate the management of complex traffic flows to prevent congestion and ensure service quality.
large-scale enterprise networks, multi-service provider environments, networks with strict QoS requirements
Ensure IP/MPLS Service Delivery
Enable teams to deliver a full suite of IP/MPLS services, including VPNs and Layer 2/3 services, with enhanced performance and reliability. Automate the configuration and management of these critical services for business continuity.
businesses requiring MPLS connectivity, organizations offering managed network services, networks supporting diverse application types
Key Features
100 Gigabit Ethernet Support
Maximizes network throughput and capacity by enabling the use of high-speed interfaces on ASR 9000 routers.
Premium IP/MPLS Features
Unlocks advanced routing protocols, traffic engineering, and QoS capabilities essential for complex network services.
Subscription Licensing
Provides continuous access to software updates, patches, and new features throughout the license term, ensuring the network remains current and secure.
ASR 9000 Series Compatibility
Specifically designed for Cisco's ASR 9000 platform, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
Enhanced Network Control
Offers granular control over traffic flow and routing policies, improving network efficiency and reliability.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable, and secure network connectivity for transaction processing and data exchange, making advanced IP/MPLS features critical for their operations.
Telecommunications & Networking
Service providers rely on high-capacity routing platforms like the ASR 9000 to deliver IP/MPLS services to their customers, necessitating advanced features for traffic management and service assurance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern industrial operations often involve large data flows for IoT, automation, and real-time monitoring, requiring robust 100G connectivity and efficient IP/MPLS routing for operational efficiency.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and require high bandwidth for applications like PACS imaging and telehealth, benefiting from the performance and reliability of advanced routing solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco ASR 9K Premium 100G IP/MPLS Foundation License?
This is a subscription-based software license for Cisco ASR 9000 series routers. It enables advanced 100 Gigabit Ethernet IP/MPLS routing features and functionalities.
What does 'Premium' mean in this license context?
Premium typically refers to a higher tier of features and capabilities beyond the standard offering, often including advanced traffic engineering, enhanced Quality of Service, and specific routing protocol optimizations.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license operates on a subscription billing model, meaning it is paid for on a recurring basis (e.g., annually) for the duration of the license 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.