Cisco CGN RTU License for ASR1K Smart Version
This Cisco CGN RTU license subscription unlocks up to 6 million concurrent sessions for your ASR1K platform, ensuring robust network capacity and performance for your business.
- License Activation: Enables the Carrier Grade NAT (CGN) functionality on your Cisco ASR1K router.
- Capacity Expansion: Supports up to 6 million concurrent sessions, crucial for large user bases or high-traffic environments.
- Subscription Term: Provided as a subscription, ensuring access to the latest features and support for the duration of your agreement.
- Platform Specific: Designed for the Cisco ASR1000 Series routers with Smart Version capabilities.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco CGN RTU License subscription provides the capacity for up to 6 million concurrent sessions on your Cisco ASR1000 Series router (Smart Version). It is a software license that enables advanced Carrier Grade NAT features, essential for managing large-scale network address translation requirements.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market and enterprise organizations utilize this license to scale their network infrastructure. It integrates directly with the ASR1K platform, allowing businesses to efficiently manage IP address allocation and maintain connectivity for a growing number of users and devices without overhauling their core network hardware.
- Enhanced Network Scalability: Supports a high volume of concurrent sessions, accommodating significant user growth.
- Carrier Grade NAT Functionality: Unlocks essential CGN features for efficient IP address management.
- Subscription-Based Access: Provides continuous access to licensed features and potential software updates.
- ASR1K Platform Integration: Specifically designed for seamless deployment on Cisco ASR1000 Series routers.
- Compliance and Performance: Helps maintain network performance and meet potential regulatory requirements for IP address usage.
This Cisco CGN RTU license is the ideal solution for mid-market and enterprise businesses needing to scale their network address translation capabilities on their ASR1K platform.
What This Enables
Enable High Session Capacity
Enable teams to support a large and growing number of concurrent user sessions on their network. Streamline IP address management for extensive user bases and diverse applications.
large user bases, high traffic networks, IP address conservation, network scalability
Implement Carrier Grade NAT
Streamline the implementation of Carrier Grade NAT features required for large-scale internet service providers or enterprise networks. Automate the complex process of IP address sharing and translation.
service provider edge, large enterprise networks, IP address sharing, network segmentation
Ensure Network Compliance
Ensure compliance with network traffic management and IP address allocation policies. Maintain regulatory adherence by accurately tracking and managing session data.
regulatory environments, audit readiness, network governance, traffic monitoring
Key Features
Up to 6 Million Sessions
Handles a massive volume of concurrent connections, supporting significant user growth and high-demand applications.
Carrier Grade NAT (CGN)
Provides advanced network address translation capabilities essential for large-scale IP management and conservation.
ASR1K Smart Version Compatibility
Designed for seamless integration with specific Cisco ASR1000 Series routers, ensuring optimal performance and functionality.
Subscription Licensing
Offers flexible, ongoing access to licensed features, often including software updates and support for predictable budgeting.
RTU License Model
Provides the right to use the software features, simplifying procurement and deployment for businesses.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and scalable networks to manage transaction volumes and secure customer data, making robust NAT capabilities essential for IP address management.
Telecommunications & Internet Service Providers
ISPs and telecom companies rely on Carrier Grade NAT to efficiently manage large pools of customer IP addresses, ensuring scalability and compliance with IP allocation standards.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and require reliable network connectivity for numerous devices and users, necessitating scalable session management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern industrial operations increasingly rely on connected devices and IoT, demanding network infrastructure that can support a high density of concurrent connections and data flow.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco CGN RTU License?
A Cisco CGN RTU License is a Right-to-Use license that enables Carrier Grade NAT functionality on your Cisco ASR1000 Series router. It allows your network to handle a large number of concurrent sessions.
What does 'up to 6M sessions' mean?
This specifies the maximum number of concurrent network sessions your Cisco ASR1K platform can manage with this license enabled. It indicates a high capacity for user connections and data traffic.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This specific product is a subscription-based license. This means you pay for the use of the license over a defined term, which often includes access to updates and support.
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.