Cisco CSR 1000V Smart License 250Mbps IP Base Package 1-Year
The Cisco CSR 1000V Smart License provides essential network routing capabilities for your virtualized environment, offering 250Mbps IP Base throughput for a one-year term.
- License Term: Annual subscription ensures access to core routing features for one year.
- Capacity: Unlocks 250Mbps throughput for your virtual router instance.
- Feature Set: Provides IP Base feature set for essential network routing functions.
- Compliance: Maintains licensing compliance for Cisco virtualized network services.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco CSR 1000V Smart License subscription provides the IP Base feature set and 250Mbps throughput for Cisco's Cloud Services Router virtual appliance. It is designed to enable core routing functionalities within your virtualized network infrastructure for a one-year term.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to deploy and manage virtual routing instances within their data centers or cloud environments. It ensures that essential network services are available and compliant with Cisco's licensing policies.
- Virtual Routing: Enables core routing capabilities for virtualized network deployments.
- Performance: Supports up to 250Mbps throughput for network traffic.
- Feature Access: Unlocks the IP Base feature set for essential routing functions.
- Smart Licensing: Simplifies license management and compliance tracking.
- Subscription Term: Provides a one-year entitlement to the licensed features and capacity.
This Cisco license is ideal for businesses needing essential virtual routing capabilities without the overhead of physical hardware.
What This Enables
Enable Core Virtual Routing Functions
Enable teams to deploy and manage essential routing services within their virtualized network infrastructure. Streamline network traffic management and connectivity for internal applications and services.
virtualized data centers, private cloud deployments, network function virtualization, on-premises server environments
Ensure Network Licensing Compliance
Automate the process of maintaining compliance with Cisco's licensing requirements for virtual network appliances. Protect against potential audits and service disruptions due to licensing lapses.
IT asset management, software license tracking, regulatory compliance, IT operations management
Support Branch Office Connectivity
Support secure and reliable connectivity for branch offices by deploying virtual routers in central data centers or cloud environments. Facilitate communication and data transfer between distributed locations.
multi-site organizations, distributed workforce enablement, remote site access, business continuity planning
Key Features
Cisco CSR 1000V Platform
Provides a robust and feature-rich virtual routing platform from a trusted vendor.
IP Base Feature Set
Unlocks essential routing protocols and functionalities required for most business networks.
250Mbps Throughput
Guarantees sufficient bandwidth for core routing operations in many SMB and mid-market scenarios.
Smart Licensing
Simplifies license activation, management, and reporting, reducing administrative overhead.
1-Year Subscription
Offers predictable costs and ensures access to features for a defined period, allowing for budget planning.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require secure and reliable network routing to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy and availability under HIPAA, necessitating secure and compliant network infrastructure for patient data.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on stable network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, requiring robust routing to support production and logistics.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information, demanding secure network segmentation and reliable access to critical case management systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco CSR 1000V?
The Cisco Cloud Services Router 1000V (CSR 1000V) is a virtual router that runs as a virtual machine on Cisco UCS servers or other x86-based servers. It provides advanced routing and network services in virtualized environments.
What does the IP Base license include?
The IP Base license provides a foundational set of routing features, including static routing, dynamic routing protocols like OSPF and EIGRP, and basic network services. It is suitable for general-purpose routing needs.
How does Cisco Smart Licensing work?
Cisco Smart Licensing is a flexible licensing model that simplifies how you manage and track your Cisco software licenses. It allows for centralized management and easier compliance verification.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.