Cisco CSR 1000V Smart License 500Mbps AX Package
The Cisco CSR 1000V Smart License provides 500Mbps throughput for your virtualized network infrastructure over a 5-year term, ensuring continuous operation and feature access.
- License Term: Enjoy 5 years of access to Cisco's advanced routing and security features.
- Performance Capacity: Unlocks 500Mbps throughput for critical network traffic.
- Feature Access: Enables advanced routing, security, and WAN optimization capabilities.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains up-to-date software and licensing for regulatory adherence.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco CSR 1000V Smart License subscription provides 500Mbps of throughput for the Cisco Cloud Services Router virtual machine. It includes access to advanced features and ensures ongoing software updates and support for a 5-year term.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize the CSR 1000V to build secure, high-performance virtual network services within their data centers or cloud environments. This license is essential for maintaining network functionality and security posture.
- Enhanced Network Performance: Delivers 500Mbps throughput for demanding business applications.
- Advanced Security Features: Unlocks integrated security services like firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention.
- Flexible Deployment: Operates as a virtual appliance, ideal for private, public, and hybrid cloud environments.
- Simplified Licensing: Smart Licensing simplifies license management and compliance tracking.
- Continuous Updates: Provides access to software updates and new features throughout the 5-year term.
This 5-year subscription is the ideal solution for businesses seeking enterprise-grade routing and security without the overhead of physical hardware.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Branch Connectivity
Enable teams to establish secure and high-performance VPN connections between branch offices and the central data center or cloud. Streamline the deployment of advanced routing and security services for remote locations.
virtualized data centers, hybrid cloud deployments, multi-site organizations, network segmentation
Enhance Cloud Network Security
Streamline the integration of advanced security services, such as firewalls and intrusion prevention, within cloud environments. Automate the enforcement of security policies to protect sensitive data and applications.
public cloud infrastructure, private cloud deployments, multi-cloud strategies, application hosting
Optimize WAN Traffic Performance
Automate the management of network traffic to prioritize critical business applications and improve user experience. Enable teams to monitor and control bandwidth utilization effectively across the network.
distributed workforces, SaaS application usage, bandwidth-constrained links, network performance monitoring
Key Features
500Mbps Throughput
Handles significant network traffic volumes, ensuring smooth operation of business-critical applications.
Cisco IOS XE Software
Provides a stable and feature-rich operating system with advanced routing and security capabilities.
Smart Licensing
Simplifies license activation, management, and reporting, reducing administrative overhead and compliance risks.
Virtual Appliance Deployment
Offers flexibility to deploy network services in private, public, or hybrid cloud environments without dedicated hardware.
5-Year Subscription Term
Guarantees access to software updates, new features, and support for an extended period, providing long-term value and predictability.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and reliable network connectivity for transaction processing and data protection, making advanced routing and security features essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy and compliance with regulations like HIPAA, necessitating robust security and network segmentation capabilities.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve complex networks connecting operational technology (OT) and IT systems, requiring secure and high-performance virtual routing for data flow and control.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data and require secure, reliable network access for internal operations and client collaboration.
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. It provides advanced routing, security, and WAN optimization features for data centers and cloud environments.
What does the 'AX Package' signify?
The 'AX' typically refers to the Cisco Application Experience bundle, which includes features for application visibility, optimization, and control, enhancing the performance of business applications over the network.
How does Cisco Smart Licensing work?
Cisco Smart Licensing is a software-based licensing system that simplifies how you obtain, deploy, and manage Cisco licenses. It allows for centralized license management and reporting, reducing 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.