Cisco ASR920 Series 12 Port GE and 2 Port 10G License
This Cisco ASR920 Series license subscription unlocks 12 Gigabit Ethernet and 2x10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, enhancing your network's capacity and performance.
- Access to Advanced Features: Gain entitlement to specific functionalities and performance enhancements for the Cisco ASR920 platform.
- Subscription-Based Licensing: Benefit from a flexible billing model that aligns costs with usage and ensures continuous access to software updates.
- Platform Enhancement: This license directly upgrades the port capacity and capabilities of your Cisco ASR920 Series routers.
- Compliance and Support: Maintain network integrity and ensure adherence to operational standards with vendor-supported software.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ASR920 Series 12 Port GE and 2 Port 10G License is a software subscription that enables specific port configurations and features on Cisco's ASR920 Series routers. It is designed to unlock the full potential of the hardware, providing the necessary licensing to activate 12 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 2x10 Gigabit Ethernet ports for increased bandwidth and connectivity options.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for managing network infrastructure. It fits into environments where network edge devices require enhanced port density and higher speed uplinks, such as in branch offices, aggregation points, or service provider edge deployments.
- Enhanced Port Capacity: Activates 12 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports.
- Subscription Model: Provides access through a recurring billing cycle, ensuring up-to-date software.
- Platform Specific: Directly applies to Cisco ASR920 Series routers.
- Feature Unlock: Enables advanced networking features and performance capabilities.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your network hardware operates with the required software entitlements.
This Cisco license subscription is the right choice for businesses needing to expand their network edge capabilities without the overhead of new hardware purchases.
What This Enables
Enable Higher Bandwidth Connectivity
Enable teams to support increased data traffic and higher-speed connections between network segments or to external services. Streamline the deployment of bandwidth-intensive applications and services by ensuring sufficient port capacity.
branch office aggregation, data center interconnect, service provider edge, campus network distribution
Expand Network Edge Port Density
Streamline the process of adding more physical network connections to support a growing number of devices and users. Automate the activation of essential ports, reducing manual configuration time and potential errors.
enterprise campus edge, retail network expansion, industrial IoT connectivity, multi-site business operations
Support New Service Deployments
Allow IT departments to deploy new network services that require higher port speeds and density, such as advanced security appliances or high-performance computing clusters. Ensure compliance with vendor licensing for critical network hardware.
network infrastructure upgrades, technology refresh cycles, business continuity planning, application performance optimization
Key Features
12 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Provides ample connectivity for a wide range of end devices and network segments, supporting standard business operations.
2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Enables high-speed uplinks and interconnections, crucial for data-intensive applications and network aggregation points.
Subscription Licensing
Offers a flexible and cost-effective way to access software features, ensuring continuous updates and support.
Cisco ASR920 Series Platform
Designed to enhance the capabilities of specific Cisco routers, ensuring compatibility and optimized performance.
Software-Enabled Features
Unlocks advanced networking functionalities and performance enhancements required for modern business demands.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable network connectivity for transaction processing and data exchange, making enhanced port capacity essential for their operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers rely on robust networks to manage patient data, telemedicine, and critical medical equipment, necessitating secure and high-performance network edge capabilities.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments increasingly use networked devices for automation and monitoring, requiring expanded port density and reliable connectivity at the network edge.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups need to support numerous point-of-sale systems, guest Wi-Fi, and inventory management devices, benefiting from increased port capacity at their locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a platform software license?
A platform software license, like this one for the Cisco ASR920 Series, is an entitlement that unlocks specific hardware capabilities and software features. It is required for the hardware to function as intended and often comes with a subscription for ongoing access and updates.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license operates on a subscription billing model. This means you pay a recurring fee, typically annually or monthly, to maintain access to the licensed features and software updates.
Does this license apply to any Cisco router?
No, this license is specifically designed for the Cisco ASR920 Series routers. It activates particular port configurations on that hardware platform.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.