Cisco CGN License Unit for 5 Million Translations
Unlock enhanced network address translation capabilities with the Cisco CGN License Unit, supporting up to 5 million translations to ensure your business connectivity remains robust and compliant.
- License Activation: Enables the core functionality of Cisco Carrier Grade Network Address Translation (CGNAT) services on compatible Cisco hardware.
- Capacity Expansion: Provides the capacity for 5 million concurrent address translations, crucial for large user bases or complex network environments.
- Subscription Term: Operates on a subscription basis, ensuring continuous access to licensed features and vendor support.
- Platform Compatibility: Designed for specific Cisco routing and switching platforms, ensuring seamless integration within existing Cisco infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco CGN License Unit provides the necessary entitlement to activate and utilize Carrier Grade Network Address Translation (CGNAT) features on supported Cisco platforms, specifically designed to handle up to 5 million translations. It is a subscription-based software license that unlocks critical network scaling and management capabilities.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within mid-market and enterprise organizations that require advanced IP address management and conservation. It integrates into existing Cisco network infrastructure, enabling them to support a growing number of users and devices without requiring a full hardware overhaul.
- CGNAT Functionality: Activates advanced Carrier Grade NAT features for efficient IP address utilization.
- High Translation Capacity: Supports up to 5 million concurrent address translations, scaling to meet demand.
- Subscription Model: Offers flexible, recurring access to licensed features and ongoing vendor support.
- Platform Integration: Designed for seamless deployment on specified Cisco networking hardware.
- Network Scalability: Enables businesses to expand their network reach and user capacity effectively.
This Cisco CGN license is the right choice for mid-market teams needing to scale their network address translation capabilities efficiently and compliantly.
What This Enables
Enable Large-Scale IP Address Translation
Enable teams to efficiently manage and conserve public IP addresses by activating advanced Carrier Grade NAT features. This ensures seamless connectivity for a growing number of users and devices on the network.
large user base networks, service provider edge deployments, complex IP addressing schemes, network address conservation needs
Scale Network Capacity Under Subscription
Streamline network expansion by acquiring translation capacity through a predictable subscription model. This allows for flexible scaling of network services without large upfront capital expenditures.
growing businesses, subscription-based IT budgeting, phased network upgrades, demand-driven capacity planning
Ensure Network Compliance and Functionality
Automate adherence to IP address management best practices and regulatory requirements by utilizing licensed CGNAT features. This maintains network integrity and operational continuity.
regulated environments, IP address management policies, network infrastructure audits, operational stability requirements
Key Features
Carrier Grade NAT (CGN)
Conserves public IP addresses and enables large-scale connectivity for businesses with many users or devices.
5 Million Translation Capacity
Provides significant capacity to support a growing user base and network demands without immediate hardware upgrades.
Subscription Licensing
Offers flexible, recurring access to features and vendor support, aligning costs with usage and operational needs.
Cisco Platform Support
Ensures seamless integration and optimized performance when deployed on compatible Cisco routing and switching hardware.
Network Scalability
Allows businesses to expand their network reach and accommodate more users and services efficiently.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and scalability to handle high transaction volumes and protect sensitive data, making advanced IP address management crucial for compliance and operational continuity.
Telecommunications & ISPs
Service providers need to efficiently manage vast numbers of customer connections and conserve IP addresses, making CGNAT a fundamental technology for scaling their network infrastructure.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and require reliable, scalable network access for numerous devices and users, necessitating advanced IP management solutions to ensure compliance and connectivity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often deploy a large number of IoT devices and sensors, requiring scalable IP address management to support a growing connected infrastructure and maintain operational efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco CGN?
Cisco Carrier Grade Network Address Translation (CGNAT) is a technology that allows multiple devices on a private network to share a single public IP address. This is essential for conserving IPv4 addresses and scaling networks.
What does '5 Million Translations' mean?
This refers to the license capacity, enabling the system to manage up to 5 million concurrent translations between private and public IP addresses. It dictates the scale of network traffic and users the feature can support.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This license is sold on a subscription basis, providing access to the CGN features for a defined term, which typically includes ongoing vendor support and updates.
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.