Cisco GE Interface License for ASR5500
Unlock essential network capabilities for your Cisco ASR5500 platform with a per 1000 SAAU GE Interface License subscription, ensuring continued operation and feature access.
- Subscription Access: Entitlement to use Gigabit Ethernet interfaces on your ASR5500 platform for the duration of your subscription.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks the capability to deploy and manage high-speed Gigabit Ethernet connections for increased network throughput.
- Platform Compliance: Ensures your ASR5500 hardware is properly licensed for the specific interface types and capacity you are utilizing.
- Operational Continuity: Maintains the full functionality of your ASR5500, preventing service disruptions due to licensing gaps.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco GE Interface License is a software subscription specifically designed for the Cisco ASR5500 platform. It provides the necessary entitlement to enable and utilize Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, crucial for high-capacity data transmission and network expansion. The subscription model ensures you have access to these features for a defined term, with ongoing support and updates.
This license is intended for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations that rely on the Cisco ASR5500 for their core network infrastructure. It fits into environments requiring robust, high-performance networking solutions, such as data centers, service provider edge, or large enterprise aggregation points, ensuring their network can scale with business demands.
- Gigabit Ethernet Enablement: Activates the use of high-speed GE interfaces on the ASR5500.
- Subscription-Based: Operates on a recurring subscription model for predictable costs and continuous access.
- Platform Specific: Tailored exclusively for the Cisco ASR5500 hardware platform.
- Capacity Expansion: Allows for increased network bandwidth and throughput.
- Licensing Compliance: Ensures adherence to Cisco's licensing requirements for hardware features.
This Cisco license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams needing to maintain and expand their ASR5500's high-speed networking capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable High-Speed Network Throughput
Enable teams to deploy and manage Gigabit Ethernet interfaces on their Cisco ASR5500 platform. This allows for increased data transfer rates and improved network performance for demanding applications.
data center operations, enterprise network core, service provider edge, high-volume data processing
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Streamline the process of maintaining accurate software licensing for critical network hardware. This subscription ensures your ASR5500 is compliant with Cisco's requirements, avoiding potential audits or service interruptions.
regulated business environments, IT asset management, network infrastructure lifecycle, risk mitigation
Support Network Scalability
Automate the activation of enhanced network capacity to meet growing business demands. This license allows your ASR5500 to scale its throughput capabilities as your organization expands.
business growth initiatives, expanding user base, increasing data traffic, future-proofing infrastructure
Key Features
Gigabit Ethernet Interface Activation
Unlocks high-speed connectivity on the ASR5500, enabling faster data transmission and improved network performance for your business.
Subscription Licensing Model
Provides predictable operational expenses and continuous access to licensed features throughout the subscription term.
Platform Specific for ASR5500
Ensures compatibility and optimal performance by being tailored specifically for your Cisco ASR5500 hardware.
Per 1K SAAU Licensing
Allows for capacity-based licensing, aligning costs with the actual service-aware user sessions your network supports.
Cisco Verified Entitlement
Guarantees that your network hardware is properly licensed, ensuring compliance and avoiding potential service disruptions.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable network connectivity for real-time transaction processing and data analysis, making GE interfaces on the ASR5500 critical for their operations and compliance.
Telecommunications & Networking
Service providers rely on platforms like the ASR5500 for core network functions, requiring GE interfaces to handle massive data volumes and ensure service level agreements are met.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust network infrastructure to support large medical imaging files, electronic health records, and real-time patient monitoring, necessitating high-bandwidth GE interfaces.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern manufacturing relies on extensive IoT connectivity and data exchange for operational efficiency, requiring high-capacity GE interfaces to manage the flow of industrial data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco GE Interface License?
A Cisco GE Interface License is a software entitlement that enables the use of Gigabit Ethernet interfaces on specific Cisco hardware, such as the ASR5500. This license is typically sold as a subscription.
What does 'PER 1K SAAUS' mean?
PER 1K SAAUS refers to licensing based on blocks of 1000 Service Aware User Sessions. This metric helps align the license capacity with the actual usage and demand on the network services provided by the ASR5500.
Why is a subscription model used for this license?
Subscription models offer predictable costs, continuous access to features, and often include support and updates. This approach helps businesses manage their IT budget effectively while ensuring their network capabilities remain current.
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.