Cisco CSR 1000V 1Gbps AX Subscription License
The Cisco CSR 1000V 1Gbps AX Subscription License provides essential network capabilities and ensures ongoing feature access for your virtualized network environment.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to Cisco's Cloud Services Router capabilities.
- Capacity: Unlocks 1Gbps throughput for virtualized network services.
- Features: Provides access to advanced routing, security, and WAN optimization features.
- Compliance: Ensures your network infrastructure meets current software and feature requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco Cloud Services Router 1000V (CSR 1000V) platform software subscription license, specifically the AX package enabling 1Gbps throughput. It provides access to advanced routing, security, and WAN optimization features essential for modern business networks operating in virtualized environments.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to enhance their virtual network infrastructure, often deployed within hypervisors like VMware or KVM. It integrates into existing data center or cloud deployments to deliver enterprise-grade routing and security services without the need for physical hardware.
- Virtual Routing: Enables advanced routing protocols and policy-based routing within your virtual environment.
- WAN Optimization: Improves application performance and reduces bandwidth consumption over WAN links.
- Security Features: Integrates firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention capabilities for network protection.
- Subscription Model: Provides flexible, ongoing access to software updates and feature enhancements.
- Scalability: Supports 1Gbps throughput, suitable for growing network demands.
This Cisco subscription license is ideal for businesses seeking to modernize their network edge with advanced virtualized services and predictable operational costs.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Virtual Routing and Security
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated routing policies and integrated security services within their virtual network infrastructure. Streamline network management by consolidating routing and security functions onto a single virtual platform.
virtualized data centers, cloud deployments, hybrid cloud environments, network edge services
Improve WAN Performance and Efficiency
Streamline application delivery and reduce bandwidth costs by leveraging integrated WAN optimization features. Automate traffic shaping and Quality of Service (QoS) policies to prioritize critical business applications.
distributed workforces, multi-site organizations, cloud-connected offices, remote access solutions
Ensure Network Compliance and Software Currency
Automate the process of maintaining up-to-date software versions and feature sets, ensuring continuous compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements. Protect against vulnerabilities by always having access to the latest security patches and enhancements.
regulated industries, security-conscious organizations, IT environments requiring audit trails, business continuity planning
Key Features
Cisco IOS XE Software
Access to a stable and feature-rich operating system for advanced network control and visibility.
1Gbps Throughput
Sufficient bandwidth for demanding virtual network services and application traffic.
Subscription Licensing
Predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and new features.
Virtualization Support
Deployable on common hypervisors, integrating seamlessly into virtualized environments.
Integrated Security
Enhanced network protection through built-in firewall, VPN, and threat defense capabilities.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Requires robust security, high availability, and compliance with strict data protection regulations for financial transactions and sensitive customer information.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Needs secure data transmission, reliable network performance for critical applications, and adherence to HIPAA compliance standards for patient data.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Demands secure connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, with reliable performance for real-time data processing and automation.
Legal & Professional Services
Requires secure handling of confidential client data, consistent network performance for collaboration tools, and compliance with data privacy laws.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco CSR 1000V?
The Cisco CSR 1000V is a virtual router that runs as a software instance on a server. It provides advanced routing, security, and WAN optimization features for enterprise networks, particularly in virtualized or cloud environments.
What does the AX package enable?
The AX package typically refers to a specific bundle of features and performance capabilities. For the CSR 1000V, the 1Gbps AX package specifically enables up to 1 Gigabit per second of throughput and includes a set of advanced software features.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license. It provides access to the software and its features for a defined term, typically including ongoing software 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.