Cisco ASR9K Smart License 100G Upgrade IP/MPLS B to L2VPN P
This Cisco ASR9K smart license subscription upgrades your platform to unlock advanced IP/MPLS B to L2VPN capabilities, enhancing your network services.
- License Activation: Enables advanced L2VPN services on Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers.
- Capacity Upgrade: Unlocks 100 Gigabit Ethernet interface support for increased throughput.
- Subscription Term: Provides access to features and updates for the duration of the subscription.
- Feature Access: Grants entitlement to specific software features required for L2VPN operation.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ASR9K Smart License subscription is a software upgrade that enables Layer 2 Virtual Private Network (L2VPN) services on your Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers. It specifically facilitates the transition from IP/MPLS basic functionalities to advanced L2VPN features, including support for 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.
IT Managers and Network Professionals in mid-market organizations utilize this license to expand their service offerings and enhance network segmentation capabilities. It integrates directly into the existing ASR 9000 platform, ensuring a streamlined upgrade path for businesses requiring robust and scalable L2VPN solutions.
- Enhanced Connectivity: Enables sophisticated L2VPN services for greater network flexibility.
- Scalable Throughput: Supports 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for high-demand applications.
- Smart Licensing: Simplifies license management and compliance through Cisco's Smart Licensing platform.
- Software Evolution: Facilitates the upgrade path from basic IP/MPLS to advanced L2VPN features.
- Subscription Value: Provides continuous access to licensed features and potential software updates.
This Cisco license is the ideal solution for mid-market companies needing to expand their L2VPN capabilities without the overhead of a full hardware refresh.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced L2VPN Services
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated Layer 2 Virtual Private Network services across their network infrastructure. Streamline the creation of secure, segmented network paths for critical business applications and data.
organizations with existing Cisco ASR 9000 deployments, businesses requiring enhanced network segmentation, IT teams managing complex service provider environments, companies needing to isolate traffic flows.
Support 100G Interface Capacity
Streamline the integration of 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces to support high-bandwidth traffic demands. Automate the process of scaling network capacity to accommodate increasing data volumes and application needs.
businesses experiencing rapid data growth, organizations upgrading core network infrastructure, IT departments supporting high-performance computing, companies requiring maximum throughput.
Transition from IP/MPLS Basic to L2VPN
Enable teams to transition from basic IP/MPLS functionalities to more advanced L2VPN capabilities. Automate the upgrade path, ensuring a smooth integration of new services without disrupting existing operations.
companies looking to expand service offerings, IT managers planning network evolution, businesses migrating to more advanced network architectures, organizations seeking greater service flexibility.
Key Features
L2VPN Service Enablement
Unlock advanced Layer 2 Virtual Private Network capabilities on your Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers, allowing for greater network segmentation and service flexibility.
100 Gigabit Ethernet Support
Gain the capacity to deploy 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, significantly increasing network throughput and supporting high-bandwidth applications.
Smart Licensing Subscription
Simplify license management and ensure compliance through Cisco's Smart Licensing platform, providing visibility and control over your software entitlements.
IP/MPLS Upgrade Path
Facilitate a clear upgrade path from existing IP/MPLS basic configurations to advanced L2VPN features, enhancing your network's service capabilities.
Platform Software License
Access essential software features required for L2VPN operation, ensuring your Cisco ASR 9000 platform is fully equipped to deliver advanced networking services.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and segmented networks to protect sensitive data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making L2VPN services essential for internal and external connectivity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations often rely on precise network segmentation for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, demanding reliable L2VPN services to ensure secure and efficient data flow between disparate systems.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain HIPAA compliance and ensure the privacy of patient data, necessitating secure network segmentation and reliable connectivity provided by L2VPN solutions.
Telecommunications
Service providers utilize L2VPN technologies extensively to offer managed Ethernet services and extend Layer 2 connectivity to enterprise customers, requiring high-capacity interfaces like 100G.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco Smart License?
Cisco Smart Licensing is a flexible licensing model that simplifies how you purchase, deploy, and manage Cisco software. It allows you to activate features and track usage across your network from a centralized portal.
What is L2VPN?
L2VPN (Layer 2 Virtual Private Network) is a technology that allows service providers to extend Layer 2 connectivity across an IP/MPLS backbone. This enables customers to connect their sites as if they were on the same local network.
Does this license require new hardware?
This is a software license upgrade for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series platform. It enables features on your existing compatible hardware, but you may need to ensure your hardware supports 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces if you plan to utilize that capacity.
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.