Cisco CSR 1000V Smart License 250Mbps AX Package
Unlock advanced network capabilities with the Cisco CSR 1000V 250Mbps AX Package, ensuring 1-year access to critical software features and performance.
- License Term: Annual subscription providing continuous access to software features and updates.
- Capacity: Enables 250Mbps throughput, suitable for mid-sized business network demands.
- Feature Unlock: Activates advanced routing, security, and WAN optimization capabilities.
- Compliance: Ensures legitimate use of Cisco IOS XE features, avoiding operational risks.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco CSR 1000V 250Mbps AX Package is a subscription-based software license that unlocks advanced features and performance for virtualized network environments. This license provides 250Mbps throughput capacity and access to the Cisco IOS XE operating system's full suite of routing, security, and application visibility services.
This licensing is designed for businesses that utilize virtualized network functions to manage their own IT infrastructure. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies looking to deploy flexible, scalable, and secure network services within their data centers or cloud environments.
- Virtual Routing: Deploy Cisco's industry-leading routing capabilities within your virtualized infrastructure.
- Enhanced Security: Access integrated security features to protect your network perimeter and internal traffic.
- Performance Tuning: Optimize application performance and user experience with advanced WAN optimization.
- Subscription Model: Benefit from a predictable, annual billing cycle for software access and updates.
- Scalability: Easily scale network services up or down as business needs evolve.
This Cisco license provides essential network functionality and compliance for businesses seeking enterprise-grade virtualized routing without the overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Services
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated routing protocols and WAN optimization features within their virtualized network infrastructure. Streamline traffic management and improve application delivery for critical business applications.
virtualized data centers, private cloud deployments, hybrid cloud environments, network function virtualization
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the activation of integrated security services, including firewalling and VPN capabilities, to protect sensitive business data. Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulatory requirements.
segmenting internal networks, securing remote access, protecting cloud workloads, compliance-driven security
Optimize Network Performance
Streamline the delivery of business-critical applications by leveraging advanced Quality of Service (QoS) and WAN acceleration features. Improve user experience and productivity by reducing latency and bandwidth consumption.
multi-site operations, cloud application access, performance-sensitive workloads, user experience focus
Key Features
Cisco IOS XE Software
Access to a stable, feature-rich operating system for advanced routing and network services.
250Mbps Throughput
Sufficient bandwidth capacity for mid-sized business network demands and virtualized deployments.
AX Package Features
Unlocks specific advanced features for routing, security, and WAN optimization.
Subscription Licensing
Predictable annual costs and continuous access to software updates and support.
Virtualized Deployment
Flexibility to deploy network services on industry-standard hypervisors.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and reliable network performance to handle sensitive data and high transaction volumes, making advanced virtual routing essential for compliance and operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy and compliance with regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure and high-performance network infrastructure for patient data management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on stable and secure network connectivity for automation, IoT devices, and supply chain management, benefiting from the flexibility and advanced features of virtualized routing.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information and require secure, high-performance networks to support collaboration and data access, making virtual routing a key component.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco CSR 1000V?
The Cisco CSR 1000V is a virtual router that runs as a virtual machine on industry-standard hypervisors. It provides advanced routing, security, and WAN optimization capabilities for data centers and cloud environments.
What does the 'AX Package' include?
The AX package typically includes a set of advanced features for the CSR 1000V, often focusing on enhanced routing capabilities, security services, and WAN optimization features beyond basic routing.
How is this license billed?
This is a subscription license billed annually. It provides access to the software features for the duration of the subscription term.
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.