Cisco ASR920 Series 12 Port GE and 4 Port 10G License
This Cisco ASR920 Series license unlocks 12 Gigabit Ethernet and 4 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, enhancing your network's capacity and performance for critical business functions.
- Access to Enhanced Connectivity: Gain the ability to deploy higher bandwidth links and connect more devices, improving overall network throughput.
- Feature Unlock: Enables specific advanced routing and switching features required for modern network edge deployments.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network hardware operates with the licensed software features, meeting vendor requirements.
- Subscription Value: Provides continuous access to software features and potential updates under a defined subscription term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ASR920 Series 12 Port GE and 4 Port 10G License is a software subscription that activates specific port configurations and features on compatible Cisco ASR 920 Series routers. This license is essential for businesses needing to expand their network edge capabilities, supporting higher data rates and increased device connectivity.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who manage their own network infrastructure. It integrates directly with the Cisco ASR 920 hardware platform, providing the necessary software enablement for advanced edge networking functions within their data center, branch office, or campus network.
- Expanded Port Density: Activates 12 Gigabit Ethernet and 4 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports for increased connectivity options.
- Subscription-Based Access: Offers flexible, recurring access to software features and capabilities.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for the Cisco ASR 920 Series router platform.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks advanced software functionalities for routing and switching.
- Operational Continuity: Supports ongoing network operations and feature utilization.
This Cisco license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to maximize their network edge performance and connectivity without overhauling their entire infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable High-Speed Network Edge Connectivity
Enable teams to deploy higher bandwidth connections at the network edge, supporting demanding applications and increased user traffic. Streamline the integration of high-speed services by activating the necessary port configurations on existing ASR 920 hardware.
On-premises data centers, branch office networks, campus network aggregation points, enterprise edge deployments
Expand Device Connectivity and Throughput
Automate the process of adding more devices and services that require Gigabit or 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. Support increased data throughput for critical business operations by leveraging the expanded port capacity.
Network infrastructure upgrades, server farm connectivity, high-performance computing clusters, IoT gateway deployments
Ensure Software Feature Compliance and Access
Maintain compliance with Cisco's licensing requirements by activating the intended port features for your ASR 920 Series routers. Gain access to specific software functionalities tied to the 12 GE and 4 10G port configuration.
IT asset management, network hardware lifecycle management, software feature validation, operational readiness checks
Key Features
12 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Provides ample connectivity for standard network devices, servers, and access points, supporting typical business traffic needs.
4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Enables high-speed uplinks, server connections, or aggregation links, crucial for performance-intensive applications and data transfer.
Subscription Licensing
Offers flexibility and predictable costs for accessing advanced software features, aligning with modern IT expenditure models.
Cisco ASR 920 Series Platform
Ensures seamless integration with your existing Cisco ASR 920 hardware, maximizing your investment in the platform.
Software Feature Enablement
Unlocks specific routing and switching capabilities required for advanced network edge services and operations.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable network connectivity for trading, transaction processing, and secure data access, making the 10G ports essential for performance and the GE ports for broad connectivity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle large volumes of sensitive data and require robust network infrastructure for medical imaging, patient records, and telehealth services, benefiting from increased port density and speed.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often deploy extensive sensor networks and require high-bandwidth connections for operational technology (OT) systems and data acquisition, making the expanded port options valuable.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions need high-capacity networks to support data-intensive research, large file transfers, and a high density of connected devices for students and staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco ASR920-12G-4-10G license?
This is a software subscription license for Cisco ASR 920 Series routers. It enables the activation of 12 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports on the hardware.
What type of billing model does this license use?
This license operates on a subscription billing model, providing access to features for a defined term.
Does this license include hardware?
No, this is a software license and does not include any physical hardware. It requires a compatible Cisco ASR 920 Series router to function.
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.