Cisco ASR5700 Initial System Software Subscription
This Cisco ASR5700 system software subscription provides Release 18 capabilities, ensuring your network infrastructure remains compliant and fully functional.
- Access to Latest Features: Unlock advanced functionalities and performance enhancements included in Release 18 for your ASR5700 platform.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable, recurring costs for software access, aligning operational expenses with ongoing value.
- Platform Compliance: Maintain adherence to software version requirements and vendor support policies for your ASR5700.
- Continued Operation: Ensure uninterrupted service and access to critical network functions through active software licensing.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a platform software subscription for the Cisco ASR5700, specifically for Release 18 and includes licensing for UCS Expansion Chassis.
It is designed for businesses that rely on robust network infrastructure and require up-to-date software to maintain performance, security, and compliance. IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market companies will use this to manage their core network services.
- Release 18 Access: Grants entitlement to the features and updates within Cisco's Release 18 for the ASR5700.
- UCS Expansion Chassis Support: Includes licensing necessary for integrated UCS Expansion Chassis.
- Subscription Model: Provides ongoing access to software features and updates on a recurring billing cycle.
- Vendor Compliance: Ensures your ASR5700 deployment meets Cisco's software version and licensing requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Supports the continued, reliable operation of critical network services.
This subscription ensures your ASR5700 platform is current, compliant, and capable of supporting your business operations effectively.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Features
Enable teams to deploy and utilize the latest functionalities and performance enhancements available in Cisco Release 18 for the ASR5700. Streamline network operations with updated software capabilities.
core network services, high-traffic routing, data center interconnect, service provider edge
Ensure Software Compliance
Automate compliance with Cisco's software version requirements and vendor support policies for the ASR5700 platform. Maintain regulatory adherence and avoid support lapses.
enterprise network management, IT asset lifecycle, security posture management, operational audits
Maintain Operational Continuity
Streamline the process of keeping critical network hardware operational and supported. Ensure uninterrupted service delivery by maintaining active software licenses.
business-critical applications, network uptime requirements, IT infrastructure stability, continuous operations
Key Features
Cisco Release 18 Software
Access to the latest features, performance improvements, and security patches for your ASR5700.
UCS Expansion Chassis Licensing
Ensures proper licensing and functionality for integrated expansion chassis, supporting increased capacity.
Subscription Billing
Provides predictable operational expenses for software access, aligning costs with ongoing value.
Vendor Support Entitlement
Maintains eligibility for Cisco technical support and hardware maintenance services.
Platform Compliance
Helps meet vendor requirements and industry standards for network software versions.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and comply with strict regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain continuous network availability and data privacy to comply with HIPAA regulations and ensure patient care.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments depend on robust and stable network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and critical production systems, often requiring long-term support.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies need secure, reliable, and compliant network solutions to deliver essential services and protect sensitive citizen data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a platform software subscription?
A platform software subscription provides ongoing access to specific software releases and features for a hardware platform, typically billed on a recurring basis. It ensures your system remains current and supported.
What does 'PER UCS EXPANSION CHASSIS' mean?
This indicates that the license covers the ASR5700 system software and includes the necessary licensing for any Cisco UCS Expansion Chassis connected to it.
Why is staying on a current release important?
Current releases often include critical security updates, performance enhancements, and new features that are essential for maintaining network stability, security, and compliance.
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.