Cisco SGSN Direct Tunnel License for ASR5500
Secure direct tunnel connectivity for your Cisco ASR5500 platform with this per 1,000 SAAUS software license subscription, ensuring essential network operations.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to direct tunnel functionality.
- Platform Specific: Exclusively for Cisco ASR5500 hardware deployments.
- Capacity Enabled: Supports up to 1,000 Subscriber Aware User Sessions (SAAUS).
- Value Proposition: Ensures compliance and unlocks critical network routing capabilities.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco platform software license enables the Direct Tunnel feature on the Cisco ASR5500 platform, specifically licensed per 1,000 Subscriber Aware User Sessions (SAAUS). It is a subscription-based offering designed to unlock essential routing and connectivity capabilities required for mobile network infrastructure.
IT Managers and Network Engineers in mid-market organizations utilize this license to maintain compliance, ensure the proper functioning of their mobile core network, and manage subscriber traffic efficiently. It integrates directly with the ASR5500 hardware, providing a critical software component for network operations.
- Direct Tunnel Enablement: Activates the specific functionality for direct tunnel establishment.
- Subscription Billing: Provides ongoing access to features through a recurring subscription model.
- ASR5500 Compatibility: Designed and validated for operation on the Cisco ASR5500 platform.
- Capacity Licensing: Licensed in increments of 1,000 SAAUS, allowing for scalable deployment.
- Network Compliance: Ensures adherence to specific mobile network standards and protocols.
This Cisco subscription license is ideal for mid-market organizations needing to maintain critical mobile network functions on their ASR5500 infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Direct Tunnel Connectivity
Enable teams to establish direct tunnel connections for efficient subscriber data routing. Streamline the management of mobile traffic flow and ensure reliable data transmission.
mobile network operators, telecommunications infrastructure, packet core deployment, subscriber management
Maintain Network Compliance
Ensure compliance with mobile network standards and regulatory requirements by activating essential routing features. Protect against service disruptions caused by non-compliance.
telecom infrastructure, service provider networks, regulatory environments, network operations
Optimize Subscriber Session Management
Automate the efficient handling of subscriber sessions through licensed direct tunnel capabilities. Improve network resource utilization and enhance user experience.
network infrastructure, service delivery, session control, data throughput
Key Features
Direct Tunnel Functionality
Enables efficient and direct data path establishment for mobile subscribers.
Subscription Licensing
Provides flexible, ongoing access to essential features without large upfront capital expenditure.
ASR5500 Platform Specific
Guarantees compatibility and optimal performance with your existing Cisco ASR5500 infrastructure.
Per 1K SAAUS Licensing
Allows for scalable capacity management based on subscriber session requirements.
Network Feature Unlock
Grants access to critical routing and connectivity features necessary for mobile network operations.
Industry Applications
Telecommunications & Mobile Carriers
Direct Tunnel functionality is a core component of mobile packet core networks, essential for managing subscriber data traffic and ensuring service quality for mobile operators.
Managed Service Providers
MSPs managing mobile infrastructure for their clients require specific licensing to enable advanced features on platforms like the Cisco ASR5500 to deliver reliable connectivity services.
Enterprise Networking
Large enterprises with private mobile networks or extensive IoT deployments may utilize Cisco ASR5500 platforms and require this license for specialized connectivity and data routing.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies requiring secure and reliable communication networks, particularly for mobile operations or critical infrastructure, can benefit from the optimized routing provided by Direct Tunnels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Direct Tunnel in the context of Cisco SGSN?
A Direct Tunnel is a feature within Cisco's Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN) that establishes a direct data path between the mobile device and the gateway GPRS support node (GGSN), optimizing data flow and reducing latency.
What does 'PER 1K SAAUS' mean?
This licensing metric indicates that the license is sold in blocks of 1,000 Subscriber Aware User Sessions (SAAUS), meaning it covers up to 1,000 concurrent sessions that the system is aware of.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay a recurring fee for the right to use the feature for a defined term, ensuring you always have access to the latest capabilities and support.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.