Cisco Infrastructure VRF LC License for up to 8 VRFs
Secure and segment your network traffic with the Cisco Infrastructure VRF LC License, enabling up to 8 Virtual Routing and Forwarding instances for enhanced operational control.
- Feature Access: Unlock advanced network virtualization capabilities for improved traffic management and security.
- Capacity Expansion: Enable the creation and management of up to 8 distinct VRFs on supported Cisco platforms.
- Compliance Support: Facilitate network segmentation required for regulatory compliance and data isolation.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamline network design and management by logically separating routing domains.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Infrastructure VRF LC License provides the software entitlement to enable Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) functionality on compatible Cisco hardware, allowing for the creation of up to 8 separate routing instances within a single physical device. It is a subscription-based license designed to enhance network segmentation, security, and traffic management capabilities.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to isolate network traffic for different applications, departments, or security zones. It integrates directly into the Cisco IOS XE operating system on supported platforms, providing a foundational element for complex network architectures.
- Network Segmentation: Logically divide a single physical router into multiple virtual routers, each with its own routing table.
- Enhanced Security: Isolate traffic between different segments, preventing unauthorized access and improving overall security posture.
- Traffic Management: Optimize traffic flow and performance by dedicating resources and routing policies to specific VRFs.
- Scalability: Supports the creation of up to 8 VRFs, providing flexibility for growing and evolving network needs.
- Subscription Model: Offers a flexible, recurring licensing model for predictable budgeting and continuous access to features.
Empower your IT team with advanced network virtualization and segmentation capabilities to meet evolving business demands.
What This Enables
Enable Network Segmentation for Security
Enable teams to logically separate sensitive data traffic from general network traffic. This improves the security posture by isolating critical systems and applications from potential threats.
on-premises data centers, multi-tenant environments, hybrid cloud deployments, secure network architectures
Streamline Traffic Management
Streamline network operations by creating distinct routing domains for different business functions or services. This allows for tailored Quality of Service (QoS) policies and routing configurations for each segment.
enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, voice over IP (VoIP) networks, business-critical applications
Automate Compliance Requirements
Automate the process of meeting regulatory compliance standards that mandate network segmentation. This license provides the foundational capability to isolate networks as required by industry regulations.
payment card industry (PCI) compliance, health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA) environments, financial services regulations, government data mandates
Key Features
Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF)
Logically divides a physical router into multiple virtual routers, each with its own routing table, enhancing network segmentation and security.
Support for up to 8 VRFs
Provides significant capacity for network segmentation, accommodating diverse business needs and application requirements within a single device.
Subscription Licensing
Offers a flexible and predictable cost model, ensuring continuous access to features and support while aligning with operational budgets.
Cisco Smart Enabled
Facilitates simplified license management, activation, and reporting through Cisco's centralized licensing platform.
Network Isolation
Prevents traffic from one VRF from reaching another unless explicitly configured, significantly reducing the attack surface and improving data privacy.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require strict network segmentation to isolate sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making VRF technology essential for their security posture.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must protect patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating robust network segmentation to isolate medical devices and patient data systems from other network traffic.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often handle classified or sensitive information and must adhere to stringent security mandates, which VRF capabilities help fulfill through network isolation and access control.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses need to segment payment processing networks from general guest or operational networks to maintain PCI DSS compliance and protect customer transaction data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a VRF?
VRF stands for Virtual Routing and Forwarding. It is a technology that allows a single physical router to act as multiple virtual routers, each with its own independent routing table. This enables network segmentation and traffic isolation.
What hardware platforms support this license?
This license is designed for specific Cisco enterprise routing platforms that run Cisco IOS XE software. Compatibility should be verified against the specific hardware model and software version.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is valid for a defined term and requires renewal to continue using the VRF functionality.
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.