Cisco CSR 1000V Application Performance 5G Subscription License
The Cisco CSR 1000V Application Performance 5G subscription license provides essential network virtualization capabilities for businesses seeking enhanced control and visibility.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock critical routing, security, and application optimization capabilities within the Cisco Cloud Services Router 1000V.
- Subscription-Based Licensing: Benefit from a flexible monthly billing model that aligns costs with usage and operational needs.
- Platform Flexibility: This license is designed for deployment on virtualized environments, supporting your existing infrastructure.
- Compliance and Performance: Ensure your network meets performance benchmarks and regulatory requirements through licensed software features.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a monthly subscription license for the Cisco Cloud Services Router 1000V (CSR 1000V) platform, specifically the Application Performance 5G tier. It grants access to a defined set of software features and capacity, enabling advanced networking functions within a virtualized environment.
Businesses utilize this license to enhance their network edge, branch office connectivity, or cloud on-ramp capabilities. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies looking to deploy enterprise-grade routing and security services without the overhead of physical hardware.
- Virtual Routing Engine: Deploy a powerful virtual router that offers rich Cisco IOS XE features.
- Application Visibility and Control: Gain insights into application traffic and implement policies for optimization and security.
- Subscription Management: Manage licenses and costs through a predictable monthly billing cycle.
- Scalable Capacity: The 5G tier provides a specific level of performance and throughput suitable for demanding applications.
- Secure Connectivity: Implement VPNs and other security features to protect data in transit.
This Cisco CSR 1000V license offers a cost-effective way for SMB and mid-market organizations to access advanced virtual routing capabilities on a flexible subscription.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Branch Network Services
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated routing, security, and WAN optimization services at branch locations using virtualized infrastructure. Streamline the delivery of consistent network policies across distributed sites.
virtualized data centers, multi-site organizations, cloud-connected branches, software-defined networking environments
Secure Cloud Connectivity and On-Ramps
Automate the deployment of secure and high-performance connections between on-premises networks and cloud environments. Streamline the management of cloud edge routing and security policies.
hybrid cloud deployments, multi-cloud strategies, cloud migration projects, secure remote access
Optimize Application Performance
Empower IT professionals to gain visibility into application traffic and implement granular quality of service policies. Automate traffic shaping and prioritization to ensure critical business applications perform reliably.
performance-sensitive applications, VoIP and video conferencing, SaaS application delivery, network traffic management
Key Features
Cisco IOS XE Software
Access to a rich set of enterprise-grade routing, security, and management features for your virtual network edge.
Application Performance Tier (5G)
Provides a specific capacity and feature set optimized for demanding application traffic and performance requirements.
Subscription Billing
Offers a predictable monthly cost, aligning expenses with operational needs and simplifying budget management.
Virtualized Deployment
Allows deployment on standard x86 servers and hypervisors, reducing hardware dependency and increasing infrastructure flexibility.
Security Features
Enables the implementation of VPNs, firewalls, and access control lists to protect network traffic and sensitive data.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and reliable network connectivity to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX. The CSR 1000V provides robust security features and performance for these critical operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy and availability under regulations like HIPAA. The CSR 1000V enables secure, high-performance network connections for patient data and critical medical applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require reliable and secure network segmentation and connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems. The CSR 1000V can support these complex network requirements in a virtualized deployment.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses need secure and scalable network solutions to support point-of-sale systems, guest Wi-Fi, and inventory management across multiple locations. The CSR 1000V offers flexible deployment for branch connectivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco CSR 1000V?
The Cisco Cloud Services Router 1000V (CSR 1000V) is a virtual router that runs Cisco IOS XE software. It allows businesses to deploy advanced routing and security services in virtualized environments, such as data centers or cloud platforms.
What does the 'Application Performance 5G' tier signify?
The 'Application Performance 5G' tier indicates a specific level of performance capacity and feature set within the CSR 1000V licensing structure. It is designed to support demanding application traffic and ensure optimal performance for critical business applications.
How does monthly billing work for this license?
This is a subscription license billed on a monthly basis. You pay a recurring fee for the right to use the software and its features for the duration of your subscription, providing cost flexibility and predictability.
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.