Cisco ASR920 Series 6 Port GE License Subscription for 500 Nodes
This Cisco ASR920 Series platform license subscription enables 6 additional Gigabit Ethernet ports for up to 500 nodes, enhancing your network capacity and connectivity.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock enhanced routing capabilities and port density for your Cisco ASR920 Series.
- Subscription-Based Licensing: Provides flexible, ongoing access to the licensed features with predictable billing.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports up to 500 nodes, allowing your network to grow without immediate hardware upgrades.
- Compliance and Support: Ensures your network configuration remains compliant and benefits from ongoing vendor support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software license subscription for the Cisco ASR920 Series routers. It specifically enables 6 additional Gigabit Ethernet (GE) ports and is licensed for use with up to 500 nodes, providing expanded connectivity and feature access on a recurring billing model.
IT Managers and Network Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to scale their network edge capabilities. It integrates directly with existing Cisco ASR920 Series hardware, allowing for increased port density and performance without requiring a full hardware replacement.
- Enhanced Port Density: Adds 6 Gigabit Ethernet ports to your Cisco ASR920 Series router.
- Node-Based Licensing: Supports network growth with capacity for up to 500 connected nodes.
- Subscription Model: Offers flexible, ongoing access to features with predictable, recurring billing.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks specific routing and connectivity features tied to the additional ports.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains network compliance by utilizing licensed and supported software features.
This Cisco subscription license is ideal for growing SMB and mid-market businesses needing to expand their network edge capacity efficiently.
What This Enables
Enable Expanded Network Connectivity
Enable teams to increase the number of devices and services connected at the network edge. Streamline the addition of new endpoints and network segments by activating additional physical ports.
businesses with growing device counts, organizations expanding network services, teams managing edge network infrastructure, companies requiring higher port density
Support for Increased Node Capacity
Automate the process of scaling network access to accommodate a larger number of users or devices. Ensure continued service availability as the organization's node count approaches existing port limits.
growing SMBs, mid-market companies with expanding operations, businesses with seasonal workforce fluctuations, organizations deploying IoT devices
Access to Advanced Routing Features
Streamline the deployment of advanced routing capabilities tied to specific hardware ports. Ensure compliance with network design requirements by activating licensed software features.
businesses requiring specific routing protocols, organizations implementing network segmentation, IT departments managing complex network topologies, companies needing enhanced traffic management
Key Features
6 Gigabit Ethernet Ports Enabled
Provides immediate physical connectivity for additional devices and network segments, increasing overall network capacity.
500 Node License Capacity
Supports significant network growth and the addition of numerous endpoints without requiring immediate hardware upgrades.
Subscription Billing Model
Offers predictable operational expenses and flexible access to features, allowing for easier budget management and scalability.
Cisco ASR920 Series Platform
Integrates seamlessly with existing Cisco ASR920 hardware, ensuring compatibility and leveraging established network investments.
Platform Software License
Unlocks specific software functionalities and hardware capabilities essential for advanced network edge operations.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and scalable network infrastructure to support high-volume transactions and ensure continuous service availability, making expanded port capacity crucial.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need robust and secure networks to manage patient data and critical medical devices, necessitating scalable connectivity solutions to support growing demands.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments are increasingly reliant on network connectivity for automation and IoT devices, requiring flexible port expansion to support operational technology (OT) integration.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses often need to expand network access for point-of-sale systems, guest Wi-Fi, and inventory management, benefiting from easily scalable port solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a platform software license?
A platform software license, like this one for the Cisco ASR920 Series, enables specific features and hardware capabilities on a network device. It often involves unlocking additional ports, functionalities, or capacity beyond the base hardware configuration.
What does 'subscription' mean for this license?
Subscription billing means you pay for the use of the license over a defined period, typically annually or monthly. This provides ongoing access to the licensed features and often includes support, with predictable recurring costs rather than a large upfront purchase.
How do I know if my Cisco ASR920 Series router is compatible?
This license is specifically designed for the Cisco ASR920 Series platform. Compatibility details, including specific hardware models and software versions, are typically found in the Cisco product documentation or can be confirmed with a Zent Networks technical specialist.
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.