Cisco QCI=1 Dynamic GBR Adjustment License
This Cisco platform software subscription unlocks dynamic Guaranteed Bit Rate (GBR) adjustments per network, ensuring optimal Quality of Service (QoS) for critical applications.
- Feature Access: Enables granular control over network traffic prioritization and bandwidth allocation based on Quality of Service Class Identifier (QCI) values.
- Performance Optimization: Dynamically adjusts GBR to meet real-time application demands, reducing latency and improving user experience for critical services.
- Network Compliance: Ensures adherence to network performance standards and service level agreements (SLAs) by maintaining defined GBR levels.
- Operational Continuity: Provides ongoing access to software updates and feature enhancements, supporting the continued operation and evolution of your network infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco platform software subscription provides dynamic Guaranteed Bit Rate (GBR) adjustment capabilities on a per-network basis. It is designed to enhance Quality of Service (QoS) by allowing for real-time, intelligent management of bandwidth allocation based on specific Quality of Service Class Identifier (QCI) values, ensuring that critical applications receive the necessary performance guarantees.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations managing complex network infrastructures. It integrates with Cisco's ASR (Aggregation Services Router) platform, providing essential functionality for maintaining network stability, optimizing traffic flow, and ensuring service level agreements are met within their own operational environment.
- Dynamic Bandwidth Management: Automatically adjusts GBR to optimize performance for time-sensitive applications.
- QoS Policy Enforcement: Ensures strict adherence to defined QoS policies and service level agreements.
- Network Scalability: Supports growing bandwidth demands and evolving application requirements.
- Enhanced User Experience: Minimizes latency and jitter for critical services like voice and video conferencing.
- Operational Efficiency: Simplifies network management through automated GBR adjustments.
This Cisco subscription empowers mid-market IT teams to achieve enterprise-grade network performance and control without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation for Critical Applications
Enable teams to automatically adjust Guaranteed Bit Rate (GBR) based on Quality of Service Class Identifier (QCI) values. This ensures that high-priority applications like VoIP and video conferencing consistently receive the necessary bandwidth, minimizing latency and packet loss.
network infrastructure management, real-time traffic optimization, application performance assurance, service level agreement adherence
Streamline Network Performance Management
Streamline the process of managing network performance by automating GBR adjustments in response to changing traffic conditions. This reduces the manual effort required to maintain optimal QoS and frees up IT resources for strategic initiatives.
operational efficiency, IT resource optimization, proactive network monitoring, automated traffic control
Automate QoS Policy Enforcement
Automate the enforcement of Quality of Service policies across the network, ensuring compliance with internal standards and external service level agreements. This provides a consistent and predictable user experience for all business operations.
policy-driven network operations, compliance management, service delivery assurance, business continuity planning
Key Features
Dynamic GBR Adjustment
Ensures critical applications receive guaranteed bandwidth, improving performance and user experience.
QCI=1 Support
Allows for granular control and prioritization of network traffic based on defined QoS classes.
Per Network Licensing
Provides flexible deployment options tailored to specific network segments or entire infrastructures.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software updates and features.
Cisco ASR Platform Integration
Leverages existing Cisco hardware investments for advanced network management capabilities.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and low-latency network performance for trading, transaction processing, and customer service applications, making dynamic GBR adjustment critical for meeting strict SLAs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers rely on consistent network performance for critical applications such as telemedicine, remote diagnostics, and patient data management, where any disruption can have serious consequences.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations increasingly depend on real-time data for automation, control systems, and supply chain management, necessitating a stable and predictable network environment.
Telecommunications & Media
Service providers and media companies need to manage diverse traffic types and ensure quality of experience for their end-users, requiring sophisticated QoS mechanisms like dynamic GBR adjustment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is QCI=1 Dynamic GBR Adjustment?
QCI=1 Dynamic GBR Adjustment refers to the capability of a network device to automatically modify the Guaranteed Bit Rate (GBR) for specific traffic flows based on their Quality of Service Class Identifier (QCI) value. This ensures that critical services receive the necessary bandwidth in real-time.
What hardware does this license apply to?
Based on the MPN (ASR5K-00-SGXQCGB=), this license is intended for Cisco's Aggregation Services Router (ASR) platform, specifically models within the ASR 5000 series.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license is provided on a subscription basis, meaning you pay a recurring fee for its use, which typically includes ongoing software updates and support.
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.