Cisco ASR920 Series 12 Port GE License for 500 Nodes
This Cisco ASR920 Series platform license subscription enables 12 Gigabit Ethernet ports for up to 500 nodes, enhancing your network's capacity and functionality.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to advanced features and port capacity for your Cisco ASR920 Series platform.
- Feature Unlock: Enables 12 Gigabit Ethernet ports, expanding network connectivity and throughput for critical business operations.
- Node Capacity: Supports up to 500 nodes, providing scalable connectivity for growing business demands.
- Compliance & Performance: Ensures your network infrastructure meets performance requirements and licensing compliance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ASR920 Series 12 Port GE License Subscription provides essential software capabilities for the Cisco ASR920 platform. This license unlocks 12 Gigabit Ethernet ports and supports up to 500 nodes, directly enhancing network connectivity and performance for businesses.
This licensing 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 ASR920 Series hardware, ensuring continued operation and access to advanced features within their data center or network closet.
- Expanded Connectivity: Activates 12 Gigabit Ethernet ports on your Cisco ASR920 Series device.
- Scalable Node Support: Allows for the management and connectivity of up to 500 network nodes.
- Subscription Model: Offers flexible, ongoing access to software features and support through a recurring billing cycle.
- Platform Enhancement: Directly upgrades the capabilities of your existing Cisco ASR920 Series hardware.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your network infrastructure remains compliant and fully functional with up-to-date software.
This Cisco license subscription is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams needing to expand network capacity and ensure compliance without the overhead of enterprise-level hardware procurement.
What This Enables
Enable Enhanced Network Connectivity
Enable teams to expand their network's reach by activating 12 Gigabit Ethernet ports on their Cisco ASR920 Series platform. Streamline the connection of up to 500 nodes, supporting increased data traffic and device integration for business operations.
On-premises network infrastructure, data center edge, campus network deployments, branch office connectivity
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Automate the process of maintaining up-to-date software licenses for critical network hardware. Ensure your Cisco ASR920 Series platform operates within vendor specifications, avoiding potential audit issues or service interruptions.
Regulated business environments, IT asset management, network lifecycle management, operational risk mitigation
Support Growing Node Requirements
Streamline the onboarding of new devices and services by providing the necessary port capacity for up to 500 nodes. Support business growth and digital transformation initiatives with scalable network connectivity.
Business expansion, IoT device integration, network segmentation, increased user device support
Key Features
12 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Increases network throughput and capacity, enabling faster data transfer for critical business applications.
500 Node Support
Provides scalable connectivity for a growing number of devices and users within the business network.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software features and updates.
Cisco ASR920 Series Compatibility
Directly enhances the capabilities of existing Cisco ASR920 Series hardware deployed in the network.
Platform Software License
Ensures the network infrastructure operates with licensed, supported software, maintaining compliance and security.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-performance, reliable, and secure network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and high transaction volumes, making enhanced port capacity and node support critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust network connectivity to support critical patient care systems, medical devices, and data management, often under strict regulatory compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable and high-capacity networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, supporting real-time data processing and automation.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large numbers of connected devices for students and staff, requiring scalable network solutions to support diverse applications and increasing bandwidth demands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a platform software license?
A platform software license, like this one for the Cisco ASR920 Series, unlocks specific features and capabilities for your network hardware. It is distinct from a hardware warranty and ensures your device can operate with the intended software functionality.
What does 'subscription' mean for this license?
Subscription billing means you pay a recurring fee for the use of the license over a defined term, rather than a one-time perpetual purchase. This provides ongoing access to features and often includes software updates and support.
How does this license apply to my Cisco ASR920 Series?
This license is tied to your specific Cisco ASR920 Series hardware. It activates the 12 Gigabit Ethernet ports and the capacity for 500 nodes, directly enhancing the functionality of the device you have deployed.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.