Cisco CSR 1000V Software Subscription IP Base License
The Cisco CSR 1000V IP Base License subscription provides essential routing and security capabilities for virtualized network environments, ensuring reliable connectivity and policy enforcement.
- Access to: Core routing, security, and WAN optimization features for virtualized network services.
- Coverage for: Essential network functions including routing protocols, basic security, and traffic management.
- Protection against: Network misconfigurations and unauthorized access with integrated security features.
- Entitlement to: Continued access to software updates and essential support for operational stability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco Cloud Services Router 1000V (CSR 1000V) software subscription license, specifically the IP Base feature set, delivered on a monthly billing model. It unlocks fundamental routing, security, and network services capabilities for deployment within virtualized environments, enabling businesses to build secure and efficient network infrastructures.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize the CSR 1000V IP Base license to establish virtual network edge devices, connect cloud resources, and enforce security policies. It integrates directly into existing virtualization platforms like VMware or KVM, acting as a virtual router and firewall.
- Essential Routing: Enables dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) for efficient network path selection.
- Basic Security: Provides access control lists (ACLs) and basic firewalling to protect network segments.
- Network Services: Supports VPNs for secure site-to-site and remote access connectivity.
- Virtual Deployment: Operates as a software instance on industry-standard hypervisors.
- Subscription Billing: Offers predictable monthly costs and flexible scaling of network services.
This Cisco CSR 1000V IP Base subscription is ideal for businesses needing foundational network services and security in a virtualized environment without the overhead of physical hardware.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Cloud Connectivity
Enable teams to establish secure and reliable connections between on-premises data centers and public cloud environments. Streamline the deployment of VPN tunnels and ensure data integrity during transit.
virtualized environments, multi-cloud deployments, hybrid cloud strategy, network segmentation
Establish Branch Office Networking
Streamline the setup and management of network services for remote or branch offices using a virtual appliance. Automate the configuration of routing and security policies to ensure consistent connectivity and compliance across locations.
distributed workforce, multi-site operations, remote site connectivity, centralized IT management
Implement Basic Network Security
Automate the enforcement of basic security policies at the network edge to protect internal resources. Enable teams to control traffic flow and prevent unauthorized access with integrated access control lists and firewalling.
network perimeter security, virtual appliance deployment, traffic filtering, policy enforcement
Key Features
IP Base Feature Set
Provides essential routing protocols and basic security features required for fundamental network operations.
Subscription Licensing
Offers predictable monthly costs and the flexibility to scale network services up or down as business needs change.
Virtual Deployment
Allows deployment on industry-standard hypervisors, reducing the need for physical hardware and simplifying management.
Cisco IOS XE Software
Delivers a stable and feature-rich operating system with access to ongoing software updates and security patches.
Monthly Billing
Provides financial flexibility and operational predictability for budgeting and resource allocation.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and reliable connectivity to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and compliant network solutions to manage patient data (HIPAA) and ensure uninterrupted access to critical systems.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups often operate distributed networks requiring secure connections for point-of-sale systems and centralized management of branch locations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers need secure and stable network infrastructure to support operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, ensuring data flow and system integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco CSR 1000V?
The Cisco CSR 1000V is a virtual router that runs as a software instance on industry-standard hypervisors. It provides advanced routing, security, and WAN optimization services for enterprise networks.
What does the IP Base license include?
The IP Base license includes essential routing capabilities such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP, along with basic security features like access control lists (ACLs) and basic firewalling. It is the foundational license for the CSR 1000V.
How does monthly billing work for this license?
This license is provided on a subscription basis with monthly billing, allowing for predictable operational expenses and the flexibility to adjust your network services as your business requirements evolve.
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.