Cisco ASR 9K Smart License for 9901 System
Unlock advanced routing capabilities for your Cisco ASR 9901 system with a Smart License supporting up to 8 VRFs, ensuring network segmentation and compliance.
- License Activation: Enables the use of up to 8 Virtual Routing and Forwarding instances on your Cisco ASR 9901.
- Subscription Term: Provides access to features and software updates for the duration of the subscription period.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network configuration adheres to licensing requirements and best practices.
- Feature Enablement: Grants access to advanced routing and segmentation features critical for modern network operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Smart License provides the entitlement for your ASR 9901 system to support up to 8 Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) instances. It is a subscription-based license that ensures you have the necessary software capabilities and compliance for advanced network segmentation and routing.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations utilize this license to enhance their network infrastructure. It fits within the core routing and switching layer of their data center or campus network, enabling granular control over traffic flow and security policies.
- Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) Support: Enables the creation and management of up to 8 distinct VRFs on the ASR 9901 platform.
- Smart Licensing: Simplifies license management through Cisco's centralized, software-based licensing system.
- Subscription Model: Offers predictable costs and access to ongoing software updates and feature enhancements.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for the Cisco ASR 9901 series routers, ensuring optimal compatibility and performance.
- Network Segmentation: Facilitates the isolation of different network traffic types or customer segments for improved security and performance.
This Cisco Smart License is the ideal solution for mid-market businesses needing to expand their network segmentation capabilities on their ASR 9901 routers.
What This Enables
Enable Network Segmentation for Security
Enable teams to isolate sensitive data traffic from general network traffic, reducing the attack surface. Streamline security policy enforcement by applying rules to specific VRF instances.
data center networks, multi-tenant environments, compliance-driven operations, network security posture
Support Diverse Business Unit Requirements
Streamline the management of distinct network requirements for different departments or business units within a single physical infrastructure. Automate the provisioning of isolated network segments for new projects or teams.
enterprise resource planning, internal IT operations, shared infrastructure management, departmental network isolation
Facilitate Network Consolidation Projects
Enable organizations to consolidate multiple logical networks onto a single physical ASR 9901 platform, reducing hardware footprint and operational complexity. Automate the creation of virtual networks to support legacy applications during migration phases.
infrastructure modernization, IT cost reduction initiatives, network consolidation strategies, application migration support
Key Features
Support for up to 8 VRFs
Allows for granular network segmentation, enhancing security and traffic management by isolating different routing domains.
Cisco Smart Licensing
Simplifies license management and compliance tracking through a centralized, software-based approach.
Subscription-based model
Provides predictable costs and ensures access to the latest software features and updates throughout the subscription term.
Designed for ASR 9901
Ensures optimal performance and compatibility with your existing Cisco ASR 9901 routing platform.
Advanced Routing Capabilities
Unlocks sophisticated routing features essential for complex network designs and efficient traffic engineering.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network segmentation to isolate sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain HIPAA compliance, necessitating secure isolation of patient health information (PHI) and critical medical systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often need to segment operational technology (OT) networks from IT networks to enhance security and prevent disruptions to production.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies handle sensitive data and require secure network architectures to protect national security information and citizen data, often adhering to specific security frameworks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a VRF?
VRF stands for Virtual Routing and Forwarding. It is a technology that allows multiple routing instances to exist within a single router, effectively creating separate, isolated networks on the same physical hardware.
How does Cisco Smart Licensing work?
Cisco Smart Licensing is a software-based licensing solution that simplifies the way you manage and deploy licenses. It allows for centralized management of licenses across your network, reducing the need for physical license keys.
What is the term of this license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is valid for a defined period. The specific term will be outlined at the time of purchase and renewal.
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.