Cisco ASR 9K Smart License NV Host License for 5 NV Clients (Spare)
Maintain critical network infrastructure uptime and compliance with a Cisco ASR 9K Smart License for 5 NV clients, designed as a spare for immediate deployment.
- License Entitlement: Access to essential Cisco IOS XR software features and capabilities for your ASR 9000 series routers.
- Subscription Term: This license operates on a subscription basis, ensuring you have the latest software features and support.
- Platform Applicability: Specifically designed for Cisco's ASR 9000 series routers, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
- Value Proposition: Guarantees software compliance, unlocks advanced network functionalities, and supports regulatory requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ASR 9K Smart License provides the necessary entitlement for 5 Network Virtualization (NV) clients on your ASR 9000 series routers. It functions as a spare license, ready for immediate activation to ensure continuous operation and feature access for your core networking infrastructure.
IT Managers and Network Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize these licenses to maintain compliance with Cisco's licensing model and to unlock the full suite of features available on their ASR 9000 platform. It is essential for environments requiring high availability and advanced routing capabilities.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks specific software features and operational capabilities on Cisco ASR 9000 series routers.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network infrastructure is properly licensed, avoiding potential service disruptions or audit issues.
- Capacity for NV Clients: Provides licensing for up to 5 Network Virtualization clients, supporting virtualized network functions.
- Subscription Model: Operates on a subscription basis, offering predictable costs and access to ongoing software updates.
- Spare Unit Readiness: Supplied as a spare license, allowing for rapid deployment in case of hardware failure or unexpected license needs.
This Cisco Smart License is the ideal solution for mid-market organizations needing to ensure their ASR 9000 network infrastructure remains compliant and fully functional.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Virtualization Features
Enable teams to deploy and manage virtualized network functions on Cisco ASR 9000 routers. Streamline the configuration and operation of Network Virtualization environments for enhanced network agility.
data centers, enterprise networks, service provider edge, network function virtualization, private cloud deployments
Ensure Licensing Compliance and Audit Readiness
Automate the tracking and management of Cisco software licenses to maintain full compliance with vendor requirements. Protect against potential service disruptions or penalties resulting from licensing gaps.
regulated industries, IT asset management, network infrastructure lifecycle, corporate governance
Maintain Business Continuity with Spare Capacity
Provide immediate license activation to replace a failed or expiring license, minimizing network downtime. Support rapid recovery and maintain essential network services without delay.
high availability environments, critical infrastructure, disaster recovery planning, business continuity management
Key Features
Cisco Smart Licensing
Simplifies license management and compliance through a centralized, automated platform.
Network Virtualization (NV) Host License
Supports the deployment and operation of virtual network functions on the ASR 9000 platform.
5 NV Client Capacity
Provides licensing for a specific number of virtualized network instances, scalable to your needs.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses and ensures access to the latest software versions and features.
Spare Unit
Allows for immediate deployment to replace a lost or failed license, minimizing critical network downtime.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and compliant network infrastructure to support critical trading and transaction systems, where licensing adherence is paramount.
Telecommunications & Networking
Service providers rely on Cisco ASR 9000 series routers for core network functions, demanding robust licensing and feature access to deliver reliable connectivity and services.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to manage sensitive patient data and critical medical systems, making license compliance essential for operational integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments depend on stable network performance for operational technology (OT) and automation, where consistent access to router features is vital for production continuity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco Smart License?
A Cisco Smart License is a software-based licensing mechanism that simplifies the way you procure, deploy, and manage Cisco product licenses. It moves away from traditional PAKs to a more flexible and automated system.
What does 'NV Host License' mean?
NV Host License refers to a license that enables Network Virtualization capabilities on a host device, such as the Cisco ASR 9000 series router. It allows the router to host and manage virtualized network functions.
Why is this license offered as a 'spare'?
Offering it as a spare means this license is ready for immediate activation. It's intended to be kept on hand to quickly replace a primary license if the hardware fails, is decommissioned, or if an unexpected need arises, thus preventing network downtime.
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.