Cisco ASR5000 System Software Release 21.26 License
This Cisco ASR5000 system software license provides access to Release 21.26, ensuring your network infrastructure operates with the latest features and security updates.
- Access to Latest Features: Unlock advanced functionalities and performance enhancements included in Release 21.26 for your ASR5000 platform.
- Continued Operation: Maintain the full operational capability of your Cisco ASR5000 system with up-to-date software.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensure your network adheres to current vendor support policies and potential regulatory requirements.
- Subscription Billing: Benefit from a predictable subscription model for ongoing software access and updates.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software license for the Cisco ASR5000 system, specifically for Release 21.26. It is a subscription-based offering that grants access to the software's features and ongoing updates for a defined term, measured per million subscribers (MIO).
This license is designed for businesses that utilize the Cisco ASR5000 platform for their core network operations. It is suitable for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who need to maintain the performance, security, and feature set of their critical network infrastructure.
- Platform Software: Provides the core operating system and feature set for the Cisco ASR5000.
- Release Specific: Unlocks capabilities for the 21.26 version of the software.
- Subscription Term: Licensed on a recurring basis, ensuring continuous access to software updates.
- Per MIO Billing: Capacity is licensed based on the number of subscribers managed.
- Vendor Support: Enables continued access to Cisco's technical support and software maintenance.
This Cisco software license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to maintain their ASR5000 platform with current features and support.
What This Enables
Enable Latest Software Features
Enable teams to deploy advanced network functionalities and performance enhancements available in Release 21.26. Streamline network management by ensuring all features are accessible and properly licensed.
core network infrastructure, service provider edge, subscriber management, network function virtualization
Maintain Network Compliance
Automate the process of staying compliant with Cisco's software licensing requirements for the ASR5000 platform. Protect against potential operational disruptions caused by licensing lapses.
enterprise network operations, service delivery platforms, critical infrastructure management, regulatory environments
Ensure Continuous Operation
Streamline the maintenance of your Cisco ASR5000 system by ensuring you have the correct software entitlement for continued operation. Protect against downtime risks associated with unsupported software versions.
high-availability networks, business-critical services, network uptime assurance, ongoing service delivery
Key Features
Cisco ASR5000 System Software Release 21.26
Provides access to the specific feature set and enhancements of this major software release for your ASR5000 platform.
Subscription Licensing Model
Offers a predictable, recurring cost for software access, ensuring you always have the latest version and support.
Per Million Subscribers (MIO) Metric
Scales licensing costs based on the actual subscriber capacity utilized by your network, providing cost efficiency.
Vendor Software Entitlement
Guarantees compliance with Cisco's licensing terms, avoiding potential penalties and ensuring access to vendor support.
Access to Updates and Patches
Allows your IT team to apply critical security fixes and performance improvements to maintain network integrity and efficiency.
Industry Applications
Telecommunications & Mobile Carriers
The Cisco ASR5000 is a core platform for mobile network operators and telecommunications providers, requiring specific software releases for subscriber management and service delivery.
Finance & Insurance
These industries rely on secure and highly available network infrastructure to manage sensitive data and transactions, making up-to-date software for platforms like the ASR5000 critical for compliance and uptime.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations require robust and reliable network systems to manage patient data and critical operations, necessitating current software versions for security and regulatory adherence.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments depend on stable and secure network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, making up-to-date software on platforms like the ASR5000 essential for uninterrupted production.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco ASR5000 System Software Release 21.26?
This is a specific version of the operating software for the Cisco ASR5000 platform, offering a set of features, performance improvements, and security enhancements.
What does 'PER MIO' mean for this license?
PER MIO stands for 'Per Million Subscribers'. This indicates that the license capacity and cost are based on the number of subscribers your ASR5000 system is configured to manage, measured in millions.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is valid for a defined term and requires renewal to continue using the software and receiving updates.
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.