Cisco CSR 1000V Smart License 500Mbps AX Package
The Cisco CSR 1000V Smart License 500Mbps AX Package provides essential network virtualization capabilities for one year, ensuring compliance and feature access.
- License Term: Annual subscription for continuous access to Cisco's virtual router features.
- Capacity Enabled: Unlocks 500Mbps throughput for virtualized network services.
- Feature Access: Provides the 'AX' package features, enhancing routing and security capabilities.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your virtualized network infrastructure adheres to Cisco's licensing requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco Cloud Services Router 1000V (CSR 1000V) software license subscription. It enables specific advanced features and capacity for your virtualized network environment, operating on a 1-year term with automatic renewal.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize the CSR 1000V to build flexible, scalable, and secure network services within their data centers or cloud deployments, integrating virtual routing capabilities directly into their IT infrastructure.
- Virtualized Routing: Deploy a full-featured Cisco IOS XE router as a virtual machine.
- Enhanced Features: The 'AX' package unlocks advanced routing protocols and security services.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports up to 500Mbps throughput for demanding network traffic.
- Smart Licensing: Simplifies license management and compliance tracking through Cisco's Smart Licensing platform.
- Flexible Deployment: Ideal for multi-cloud, hybrid cloud, and on-premises virtualized environments.
This Cisco CSR 1000V license is the right choice for businesses needing advanced virtual routing capabilities without the overhead of physical hardware.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Virtual Routing Features
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated routing protocols and security services within their virtualized network infrastructure. Streamline the integration of advanced network functions directly into cloud or data center environments.
virtualized data centers, multi-cloud deployments, hybrid cloud environments, network function virtualization
Enhance Network Performance and Capacity
Streamline network operations by providing 500Mbps throughput for virtualized routing services. Automate the delivery of high-performance network connectivity for critical business applications.
high-traffic virtual environments, performance-sensitive applications, scalable network architectures, virtual appliance deployments
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Automate compliance with Cisco's licensing requirements for virtualized network services. Enable teams to easily manage and track software entitlements, avoiding potential audit issues.
managed virtual environments, regulated industries, IT asset management, software subscription models
Key Features
Cisco IOS XE Software
Access to a stable and feature-rich operating system for virtual routing.
500Mbps Throughput
Sufficient bandwidth for demanding virtual network services and applications.
AX Feature Package
Unlocks advanced routing protocols and security features for enhanced network control.
Smart Licensing
Simplifies license management, activation, and compliance tracking.
1-Year Subscription
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to features and updates.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and reliable network infrastructure 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 security under HIPAA, necessitating robust network controls and compliant virtualized environments.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often deploy complex IT/OT networks that benefit from the flexibility and advanced routing capabilities of virtualized solutions for operational efficiency and security.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, dynamic networks and often adopt virtualized infrastructure to support research computing and student services efficiently.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco CSR 1000V?
The Cisco CSR 1000V is a virtual router that runs as a virtual machine on various hypervisors and cloud platforms. It provides advanced routing and networking services in a virtualized environment.
What does the 'AX' package include?
The 'AX' package typically includes advanced routing features and security capabilities that go beyond basic routing functions, offering enhanced control and protection for your network.
How does Cisco Smart Licensing work?
Cisco Smart Licensing is a software-based licensing system that simplifies how you manage and deploy Cisco software. It allows for easier tracking of licenses and compliance without the need for physical license keys.
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.