Cisco CRS-X Multi Chassis License
This Cisco CRS-X multi-chassis license subscription provides essential software access and ongoing support for your core routing platform, ensuring network stability and feature availability.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to software features and updates.
- Platform Coverage: Enables advanced capabilities across multiple Cisco CRS-X chassis.
- Value: Ensures compliance, unlocks full feature sets, and supports critical network operations.
- Support: Provides access to Cisco's technical support resources for issue resolution.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software license subscription for Cisco's CRS-X routing platform. It grants access to advanced software features, operational capabilities, and ongoing updates necessary for the full utilization and maintenance of the CRS-X hardware across multiple chassis.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who manage complex network infrastructures. It ensures their core routing hardware remains compliant, fully functional, and capable of supporting evolving business demands.
- Feature Unlock: Grants access to the full suite of software features for the CRS-X platform.
- Capacity Enablement: Supports advanced routing protocols and traffic management capabilities.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network software is licensed and up-to-date.
- Operational Continuity: Provides access to software updates and patches for stability.
- Scalability Support: Facilitates the expansion and integration of multiple CRS-X chassis.
This subscription license is the ideal choice for businesses needing to maintain and maximize the performance of their Cisco CRS-X routing infrastructure without the overhead of traditional perpetual licensing.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Routing Features
Enable teams to deploy and utilize the full spectrum of advanced routing protocols and traffic engineering capabilities offered by the Cisco CRS-X platform. Streamline complex network configurations and optimize traffic flow for critical business applications.
core network infrastructure, high-availability routing, large-scale data transport, service provider edge
Ensure Software Compliance and Updates
Automate the process of maintaining software license compliance across multiple routing chassis. Streamline access to critical software updates and security patches, reducing the risk of vulnerabilities and operational disruptions.
network operations centers, IT asset management, regulatory adherence, infrastructure lifecycle management
Support Multi-Chassis Deployments
Organizations deploying multiple Cisco CRS-X chassis for redundancy or capacity can consolidate their licensing needs with this multi-chassis subscription. This simplifies license management and ensures consistent feature availability across the entire routing fabric.
network core expansion, data center interconnect, service aggregation, redundant routing architectures
Key Features
Subscription Licensing
Provides predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software updates and features.
Multi-Chassis Support
Simplifies license management and ensures consistent functionality across multiple CRS-X devices.
Access to Cisco Software Features
Unlocks the full potential of the CRS-X platform for advanced routing and traffic management.
Ongoing Software Updates
Ensures network stability, security, and compatibility with evolving technologies.
Cisco Technical Support Entitlement
Provides access to expert assistance for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network infrastructure to handle sensitive transactions and comply with strict regulatory requirements, making advanced routing capabilities essential.
Telecommunications & Networking
Service providers rely on platforms like the CRS-X for core network functions, requiring robust routing, high availability, and the ability to scale services efficiently to meet customer demand.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often manage large, complex networks that demand high performance, security, and compliance with specific government standards for data integrity and operational continuity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations are increasingly reliant on robust network connectivity for real-time data processing and automation, necessitating stable and high-capacity routing solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a multi-chassis license?
A multi-chassis license allows a single software license to cover multiple hardware units of the same product family, simplifying management and ensuring consistent features across your deployment.
What does 'subscription' mean for this license?
Subscription means you pay a recurring fee for the right to use the software and receive updates for a defined period, rather than a one-time perpetual purchase. This ensures you always have access to the latest features and support.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco CRS-X platform, enabling advanced software capabilities across multiple chassis of that product line.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Enterprise — PSA/SOW required
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.