Cisco ASR9K Smart License 10G Upgrade IP/MPLS to L2VPN
Enhance your Cisco ASR9K routing platform with a 10G capacity upgrade license, unlocking advanced IP/MPLS to L2VPN features for your business network.
- Feature Unlock: Gain access to Layer 2 Virtual Private Network (L2VPN) capabilities, expanding your service offerings and network flexibility.
- Capacity Increase: Enables a 10 Gigabit Ethernet interface, supporting higher bandwidth demands for critical business applications.
- Smart Licensing: Simplifies license management and compliance through Cisco's centralized, software-based licensing model.
- Continued Operation: Ensures your Cisco ASR9K platform remains compliant and fully functional with the latest software features and support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Smart License upgrade provides a 10 Gigabit Ethernet capacity increase for the ASR9000 Series routers, transitioning your platform from basic IP/MPLS functionality to advanced Layer 2 Virtual Private Network (L2VPN) services.
Designed for businesses that rely on robust network infrastructure, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals seeking to expand their routing capabilities, improve service delivery, and maintain compliance on their existing Cisco hardware.
- Enhanced Connectivity: Enables L2VPN services, allowing for more sophisticated network segmentation and traffic engineering.
- Increased Throughput: Supports 10Gbps throughput, crucial for data-intensive applications and growing network demands.
- Simplified Management: Leverages Cisco Smart Licensing for easier activation, tracking, and management of software entitlements.
- Platform Modernization: Extends the life and capability of your ASR9K investment by unlocking advanced features.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network configuration adheres to licensing requirements for advanced service features.
This license upgrade is essential for mid-market organizations needing to expand their network services and ensure their Cisco ASR9K platform supports advanced L2VPN functionalities.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced L2VPN Services
Enable teams to deploy Layer 2 Virtual Private Networks, enhancing network segmentation and traffic management for critical business data. Streamline the delivery of high-bandwidth services to internal departments or specific client needs.
organizations with dedicated network infrastructure, businesses requiring granular traffic control, teams managing multi-site operations, companies supporting high-performance applications
Increase Network Bandwidth Capacity
Streamline operations by supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet throughput, accommodating increased data traffic from growing applications and user bases. Automate the scaling of network capacity to meet evolving business demands without hardware upgrades.
businesses experiencing rapid data growth, organizations upgrading core network components, teams needing to support high-definition media or large file transfers, companies with performance-sensitive workloads
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Enable teams to maintain compliance with Cisco's software licensing policies, avoiding potential service disruptions or audit issues. Automate the tracking and management of software entitlements through Cisco Smart Licensing.
organizations with strict IT governance, businesses managing complex Cisco environments, IT departments focused on risk mitigation, companies seeking simplified license administration
Key Features
10 Gigabit Ethernet Capacity
Supports higher bandwidth demands, improving performance for data-intensive applications and services.
L2VPN Feature Unlock
Enables advanced Layer 2 VPN services for enhanced network segmentation and service delivery.
Cisco Smart Licensing
Simplifies license management, activation, and compliance tracking through a centralized software platform.
ASR9000 Series Compatibility
Designed to enhance the capabilities of existing Cisco ASR9K routers, extending their useful life.
Subscription Billing
Provides predictable operational expenses with a recurring billing model for ongoing access to features.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-bandwidth, secure, and reliable network connectivity for transaction processing and data exchange, making L2VPN capabilities essential for their operations.
Telecommunications & Managed Service Providers
Service providers rely on advanced routing features like L2VPN to offer differentiated connectivity services to their enterprise customers, requiring high capacity and flexible network segmentation.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust and secure networks to transmit sensitive patient data and support critical applications, benefiting from the increased capacity and segmentation provided by L2VPN.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require dedicated, high-performance network links for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, where L2VPN can provide secure and efficient data transport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Smart Licensing?
Cisco Smart Licensing is a software-based licensing model that simplifies how you manage and deploy Cisco software across your organization. It allows for centralized license management, easier activation, and better visibility into your license usage.
What is L2VPN?
L2VPN stands for Layer 2 Virtual Private Network. It allows you to extend Layer 2 connectivity across an IP or MPLS network, effectively creating a private network for your data traffic that appears as a direct connection.
How is this license applied to my Cisco ASR9K?
This is a software license that is activated on your Cisco ASR9K router, typically through Cisco's Smart Licensing portal. The specific activation process will be guided by Cisco documentation and may involve your IT team or a Zent Networks specialist.
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.