Cisco CSR 1000V SPLA Subscription License
Gain access to advanced routing and network services with the Cisco CSR 1000V SPLA Subscription License, billed monthly for predictable IT budgeting.
- Monthly Billing: Predictable operational expense for your network infrastructure.
- Feature Unlock: Enables advanced routing, security, and WAN optimization capabilities.
- Capacity Scaling: Supports up to 10 million flows per hour for high-demand environments.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures legitimate use of Cisco's virtual routing software.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco CSR 1000V SPLA Subscription License provides access to Cisco's virtualized routing platform, enabling advanced network services for businesses. This subscription model offers flexible monthly billing and ensures compliance with Cisco's licensing terms for virtualized environments.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who require robust routing, security, and WAN capabilities within their data centers or cloud deployments. It integrates into existing virtualized infrastructure, offering enterprise-grade features without the need for dedicated physical hardware.
- Virtualized Routing: Deploy Cisco IOS XE functionality on virtual machines.
- Advanced Services: Access routing, security, and WAN optimization features.
- Monthly Subscription: Flexible, operational expenditure-based licensing.
- SPLA Compliance: Meets Service Provider License Agreement requirements for virtualized deployments.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports 10 million flows per hour, adaptable to business needs.
This Cisco license provides essential virtual routing capabilities with flexible monthly billing, perfect for growing businesses needing enterprise-grade network services.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Virtual Routing Features
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated routing protocols and network services within their virtualized infrastructure. Streamline the delivery of secure and optimized network connectivity to branch offices and remote users.
virtualized data centers, cloud deployments, multi-site networks, software-defined networking
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Automate compliance with Cisco's licensing requirements for virtualized environments, preventing costly audits and service interruptions. Maintain an accurate inventory of software entitlements for your network infrastructure.
regulated industries, IT asset management, cloud migrations, hybrid IT environments
Optimize WAN Performance
Streamline wide area network performance by enabling features like QoS, WAN optimization, and secure VPN tunnels. Improve application performance and user experience across distributed locations.
distributed workforces, global operations, performance-sensitive applications, remote site connectivity
Key Features
Cisco IOS XE Software
Access to a rich set of routing, security, and advanced services on a virtual platform.
Monthly Subscription Billing
Predictable operational expenses and flexible capacity management for your IT budget.
10 Million Flows Per Hour Capacity
Handles high volumes of network traffic, suitable for demanding business operations.
SPLA Licensing Model
Ensures compliance for service providers and businesses utilizing virtualized Cisco hardware.
Virtualized Deployment
Integrates seamlessly into existing VMware, KVM, or other hypervisor environments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and reliable network connectivity 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 infrastructure.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses often operate with distributed locations and require secure, scalable network solutions to manage point-of-sale systems and customer data.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers leverage virtual routing for secure connectivity between plants, offices, and supply chain partners, often requiring high availability and performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco CSR 1000V?
The Cisco CSR 1000V is a virtual router that runs Cisco IOS XE software on a network device. It provides advanced routing, security, and WAN capabilities in a virtualized environment.
What does SPLA mean?
SPLA stands for Service Provider License Agreement. It is a licensing program that allows service providers to license Microsoft software and offer it to their end customers on a monthly subscription basis. This specific license is for Cisco software.
What is the benefit of monthly billing?
Monthly billing converts a large upfront capital expense into a predictable operational expense. This offers greater budget flexibility and allows businesses to scale their network services more easily as their needs change.
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.