Cisco ASR 9K Smart License L3 VPN for 120G PAYG
This Cisco Smart License subscription unlocks advanced Layer 3 VPN capabilities for your ASR 9000 series platform, providing 120G of capacity on a pay-as-you-go basis.
- Access to Advanced Features: Gain entitlement to sophisticated Layer 3 VPN services, enhancing network segmentation and traffic management.
- Flexible Capacity: Utilize 120G of capacity with a pay-as-you-go model, aligning costs with actual network usage and growth.
- Compliance and Support: Maintain software compliance and ensure access to necessary updates and support for critical network functions.
- Platform Specificity: This license is designed for the Cisco ASR 9901 system, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Smart License provides a subscription-based entitlement for Layer 3 Virtual Private Network (L3 VPN) services on Cisco ASR 9000 series routers, specifically the ASR 9901 system. It enables 120G of capacity under a pay-as-you-go model, offering flexibility and cost efficiency for businesses requiring advanced routing and network segmentation capabilities.
IT Managers and Network Professionals in mid-market organizations utilize this license to deploy secure, scalable, and high-performance VPN services. It integrates directly into the Cisco ASR 9901 platform, supporting critical business operations that depend on reliable and segmented network connectivity.
- Enhanced Network Segmentation: Deploy robust L3 VPNs to isolate traffic and improve security across different business units or customer segments.
- Scalable Capacity: The 120G capacity and pay-as-you-go model allow your network resources to grow with your business needs.
- Smart Licensing Compliance: Ensure your network infrastructure is licensed correctly, avoiding compliance issues and potential service disruptions.
- Feature Unlock: Access advanced routing protocols and VPN features essential for modern enterprise networking.
- Subscription Flexibility: Benefit from a subscription model that offers predictable costs and access to ongoing software updates.
This Cisco Smart License is the ideal solution for mid-market organizations needing to enhance their network's VPN capabilities without the overhead of traditional licensing models.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Segmentation
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated Layer 3 VPNs, creating secure and isolated network segments for different applications or departments. This enhances security posture and simplifies network management for critical business data.
core network infrastructure, multi-departmental organizations, security-conscious environments, private cloud deployments
Streamline VPN Service Deployment
Streamline the deployment of complex VPN services by leveraging pre-defined L3 VPN functionalities. This reduces configuration complexity and accelerates the time to service delivery for internal or external connectivity needs.
growing businesses, network modernization projects, service delivery teams, distributed workforces
Automate Capacity Management
Automate capacity management with a pay-as-you-go model for 120G of L3 VPN traffic. This ensures that network resources align with actual demand, optimizing operational costs and preventing overspending on unused capacity.
variable traffic workloads, cost-optimization initiatives, performance-sensitive applications, elastic infrastructure
Key Features
Layer 3 VPN Functionality
Enables secure and isolated network traffic routing for enhanced data protection and network segmentation.
120G Capacity
Provides substantial bandwidth for demanding network applications and services.
Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) Model
Offers financial flexibility by aligning costs with actual network usage and growth.
Cisco Smart Licensing
Simplifies license management, ensures compliance, and provides access to software updates and support.
ASR 9901 System Compatibility
Guarantees seamless integration and optimal performance with the specified Cisco hardware platform.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security and network segmentation for sensitive financial data and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to protect patient data (HIPAA compliance) and ensure uninterrupted access to critical systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require segmented networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, ensuring security and reliability for production systems.
Legal & Professional Services
These firms handle highly confidential client information and require secure, private network connections to maintain client confidentiality and meet compliance standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco Smart License?
Cisco Smart Licensing is a flexible and modern licensing program that simplifies how you purchase, deploy, and manage Cisco software. It moves away from traditional PAKs to a more streamlined, online model.
What does 'L3 VPN' mean in this context?
L3 VPN refers to Layer 3 Virtual Private Network, a technology that allows you to create secure, private network connections over a shared infrastructure, typically using IP routing.
How does the 'Pay-As-You-Go' model work?
The Pay-As-You-Go model means you are billed based on your actual consumption of the licensed capacity (in this case, 120G of L3 VPN traffic), offering cost efficiency and scalability.
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.