Cisco CSR 1000V Software Subscription
Unlock advanced routing capabilities with the Cisco CSR 1000V software subscription, providing essential features for secure and efficient network operations.
- Access to: Advanced routing protocols and security features for enterprise-grade network performance.
- Coverage for: Software updates and access to Cisco's technical support resources for continuous operation.
- Protection against: Network vulnerabilities and outdated software through regular security patches and feature enhancements.
- Entitlement to: Utilize Cisco's virtual routing platform on approved hypervisors for flexible deployment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco CSR 1000V SPLA Monthly Billing PID AX 500M is a software subscription license that enables advanced routing and network services for virtualized environments. This subscription provides access to the full feature set of the Cisco Cloud Services Router 1000V, including sophisticated routing protocols, WAN optimization, and robust security capabilities, ensuring your network operates at peak performance and compliance.
This license is designed for businesses of all sizes that utilize IT for their own operations, including IT Managers and IT Professionals managing SMB and mid-market networks. It integrates into existing virtualized infrastructures, such as VMware or KVM, providing a flexible and scalable routing solution without the need for dedicated physical hardware.
- Advanced Routing: Enables sophisticated routing protocols like BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP for complex network topologies.
- Security Features: Unlocks integrated firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention capabilities to protect network traffic.
- WAN Optimization: Provides tools to improve application performance and reduce bandwidth consumption over wide area networks.
- Virtual Deployment: Allows deployment on industry-standard hypervisors, offering flexibility and cost savings.
- Subscription Licensing: Offers a predictable monthly billing model for easier budgeting and access to continuous updates.
This Cisco CSR 1000V subscription is ideal for businesses seeking enterprise-class routing and security in a flexible, virtualized platform, simplifying network management and ensuring compliance.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Routing
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated routing protocols and policies within their virtualized network infrastructure. Streamline traffic management and ensure optimal data flow across distributed locations.
virtualized data centers, multi-site organizations, cloud-connected networks, hybrid IT environments
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the implementation of integrated security features, including firewalls and VPNs, to protect sensitive business data. Streamline compliance efforts by maintaining a secure network perimeter.
compliance-driven organizations, remote workforce enablement, secure inter-site connectivity, cloud security deployments
Optimize WAN Performance
Enable teams to improve application performance and reduce bandwidth costs through WAN optimization features. Streamline the delivery of critical business applications to remote users.
distributed business operations, cloud application delivery, remote office connectivity, performance-sensitive workloads
Key Features
Cisco IOS XE Software
Access to a stable and feature-rich operating system for reliable network operations.
Subscription Licensing
Predictable monthly costs and continuous access to software updates and new features.
Virtual Deployment
Deploy routing services on existing hypervisors, reducing hardware costs and increasing agility.
Advanced Security Features
Protect your network with integrated firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention capabilities.
WAN Optimization
Improve application performance and reduce bandwidth usage for remote sites and cloud services.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and high availability for transaction processing, making advanced routing and VPN capabilities essential for secure inter-branch and cloud connectivity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure network segmentation, VPNs, and reliable connectivity for patient data systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often operate complex, distributed networks requiring secure remote access for operational technology (OT) systems and reliable WAN connectivity for supply chain management.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses need secure and scalable network solutions to manage point-of-sale systems, inventory, and customer Wi-Fi across multiple locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco CSR 1000V?
The Cisco CSR 1000V is a virtual router that runs on industry-standard hypervisors. It provides advanced routing, security, and WAN optimization features for enterprise networks.
What does a monthly subscription license provide?
A monthly subscription license provides ongoing access to the Cisco CSR 1000V software, including regular updates, security patches, and technical support, on a predictable billing cycle.
On which platforms can the CSR 1000V be deployed?
The CSR 1000V can be deployed on various industry-standard hypervisors, including VMware ESXi and KVM, allowing for flexible integration into existing virtualized environments.
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.