Cisco ASR5700 Initial System Software License
This Cisco ASR5700 initial system software license unlocks critical network functionalities for your core routing platform, ensuring compliance and operational readiness.
- Access to Core Features: Unlocks essential routing, policy, and management capabilities for the ASR5700 platform.
- Compliance Assurance: Guarantees legitimate use of Cisco software, meeting regulatory and operational standards.
- Continued Operation: Enables the base functionality required for the ASR5700 chassis to operate and perform its network functions.
- Platform Enablement: Provides the foundational software required to bring the Cisco ASR5700 hardware into active service.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is the initial system software license for the Cisco ASR5700 platform, specifically for the base UCS chassis. It provides the fundamental software required to operate the hardware, enabling core routing and network services.
IT Managers and Network Professionals in mid-market and enterprise environments utilize this license to ensure their Cisco ASR5700 devices are properly licensed and configured for essential network functions. It is a prerequisite for deploying and managing advanced network services.
- Essential Software: Provides the foundational operating system and features for the Cisco ASR5700.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for the ASR5700 base UCS chassis.
- Subscription Billing: Licensed on a subscription basis for ongoing access.
- Feature Unlock: Enables the base capabilities of the hardware.
- Compliance Ready: Ensures your deployment meets Cisco licensing requirements.
This essential software license is the right choice for organizations needing to activate their Cisco ASR5700 platform with full compliance and core functionality.
What This Enables
Enable Core Routing and Network Services
Enable teams to deploy and manage the foundational routing and traffic management capabilities of the Cisco ASR5700. Streamline the activation of essential network functions for high-performance data delivery.
core network deployment, service provider edge, enterprise data center, high-throughput routing
Ensure Software Compliance and Legitimacy
Automate the process of acquiring and applying legitimate Cisco software licenses for critical network hardware. Maintain audit readiness and avoid operational disruptions caused by licensing non-compliance.
IT asset management, network infrastructure lifecycle, regulatory adherence, operational stability
Activate New Cisco ASR5700 Hardware
Streamline the initial setup and activation of new Cisco ASR5700 chassis within your network infrastructure. Provide the necessary software entitlement to bring the hardware online and begin service.
network hardware refresh, new infrastructure deployment, capacity expansion, technology integration
Key Features
Initial System Software
Provides the fundamental operating system and features required to bring the Cisco ASR5700 hardware online and operational.
Per UCS Base Chassis Licensing
Ensures proper licensing is applied directly to the specific hardware unit, simplifying asset management and compliance tracking.
Release 18 Software
Grants access to the features and stability improvements included in Cisco's Release 18 for the ASR5700 platform.
Subscription Billing
Offers a predictable cost structure for accessing and utilizing the essential system software over the subscription term.
Cisco Official Entitlement
Guarantees legitimate use of Cisco software, ensuring compliance with vendor agreements and avoiding potential operational or legal issues.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and compliant network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and high transaction volumes, making licensed Cisco platforms essential for their operations.
Telecommunications & Media
Service providers rely on robust routing platforms like the ASR5700 to deliver critical connectivity and services, necessitating licensed software for performance and compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain secure and compliant networks for patient data, often deploying enterprise-grade hardware with properly licensed software to meet strict regulatory requirements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require stable and high-performance networks for operational technology and data management, benefiting from licensed Cisco solutions for reliability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this software license?
This license is provided on a subscription basis. The specific term duration will be defined at the time of purchase and reflected in your agreement.
Does this license include support?
This is a platform software license. Separate support contracts, such as Cisco Smart Net Total Care, are typically required for hardware and software support services and are not included with this license purchase.
What specific features does Release 18 enable?
Release 18 includes various enhancements and bug fixes for the ASR5700 platform. Specific feature details are available in Cisco's official release notes for this software version.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.