Cisco ASR920 Series Metro Access Software License for 100 Nodes
This Cisco ASR920 Metro Access software subscription provides essential network management capabilities for up to 100 nodes, ensuring operational continuity and feature access for your business network.
- Access to: Advanced features and ongoing software updates for your Cisco ASR920 platform.
- Coverage for: Network access control and management functionalities essential for business operations.
- Protection against: Licensing non-compliance and potential service disruptions due to outdated software.
- Entitlement to: Continued support and access to the latest network management capabilities.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ASR920 Series Metro Access Software License is a subscription-based platform license designed to unlock specific functionalities and capacity for the ASR920 platform, enabling network access management for up to 100 nodes. This license ensures your network infrastructure is compliant and equipped with the necessary features for efficient operation.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for managing network edge devices. It integrates directly with the Cisco ASR920 hardware, providing a critical software layer for controlling and monitoring network access points within their own business environment.
- Platform Enablement: Unlocks specific Metro Access features on the Cisco ASR920 Series.
- Node Capacity: Supports network access management for up to 100 nodes.
- Subscription Billing: Provides predictable costs with a recurring subscription model.
- Feature Access: Grants entitlement to software updates and new feature releases.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network licensing is up-to-date and compliant.
This Cisco software subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to ensure compliant and feature-rich network access management on their ASR920 platform.
What This Enables
Enable Network Access Control for Edge Devices
Enable teams to manage and control network access for up to 100 endpoints connected to the ASR920 platform. Streamline the onboarding and offboarding of devices and users with licensed Metro Access features.
on-premises network infrastructure, edge computing deployments, branch office connectivity, managed network services
Ensure Software Compliance and Feature Access
Automate the process of maintaining software compliance for critical network hardware. Streamline access to the latest features and security updates provided by Cisco for the ASR920 platform.
IT asset management, network infrastructure lifecycle, regulatory compliance adherence, operational continuity planning
Support Metro Ethernet Network Deployments
Organizations deploying metro Ethernet services can ensure their ASR920 access layer is properly licensed for subscriber management. Support the delivery of reliable network services to end-users with licensed capabilities.
service provider edge, business internet services, campus network aggregation, enterprise network segmentation
Key Features
Subscription-based licensing
Provides predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software updates and support.
Metro Access functionality
Unlocks specific features for managing network access and services at the network edge.
100 Node Capacity
Supports a defined number of network access points or subscribers, suitable for many SMB and mid-market deployments.
Cisco ASR920 Series compatibility
Ensures seamless integration with your existing or planned Cisco ASR920 hardware investment.
Software Updates and Enhancements
Guarantees access to the latest software releases, including new features, performance improvements, and security patches.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network access to manage sensitive data and comply with strict regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust network infrastructure to support patient care systems and comply with HIPAA regulations, demanding secure and uninterrupted data access.
Retail & Hospitality
These sectors rely on consistent network connectivity for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services, requiring scalable and manageable network access.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large numbers of users and devices, necessitating efficient network access control and management to ensure security and performance for students and staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco Metro Access Software License?
A Cisco Metro Access Software License is a subscription that enables specific network access management features on Cisco ASR920 Series routers. It is designed for businesses that use these devices for their own network operations.
What does '100 Nodes' refer to in this license?
The '100 Nodes' typically refers to the maximum number of subscriber sessions, endpoints, or network access points that the licensed software features can manage on the ASR920 platform.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is valid for a defined term and requires renewal to maintain access to features and support.
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.