Cisco ASR5500 System Software Subscription
Maintain optimal performance and compliance for your Cisco ASR5500 platform with a release-independent system software subscription, ensuring continuous access to essential network capabilities.
- Access to Updates: Entitlement to the latest system software releases and patches for enhanced security and functionality.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network infrastructure adheres to current industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees uninterrupted service and access to critical network features, minimizing downtime risk.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks advanced capabilities and performance optimizations for your Cisco ASR5500 platform.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a release-independent initial system software subscription for the Cisco ASR5500 platform. It provides ongoing access to software updates, patches, and critical feature releases, ensuring your network infrastructure remains current, secure, and compliant.
Designed for businesses with significant network infrastructure, this subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals responsible for maintaining the stability and performance of core network devices. It integrates directly into the operational lifecycle of the Cisco ASR5500, supporting its role in data plane and control plane functions.
- Continuous Software Access: Receive all system software updates and patches without being tied to specific release cycles.
- Enhanced Security: Stay protected against emerging threats with timely security updates and vulnerability patches.
- Performance Optimization: Benefit from software enhancements that improve the efficiency and throughput of your ASR5500.
- Regulatory Adherence: Maintain compliance with industry regulations and internal IT policies through up-to-date software.
- Predictable Operations: Ensure consistent network performance and reduce the risk of unexpected outages due to outdated software.
This subscription provides essential software support for your Cisco ASR5500, offering peace of mind and operational stability for SMB and mid-market network environments.
What This Enables
Continuous Software Access and Updates
Enable teams to maintain their Cisco ASR5500 platform with the latest system software releases and security patches. Streamline the process of staying current without complex upgrade paths.
Core network infrastructure, service provider edge, mobile core network
Enhanced Network Security Posture
Automate the delivery of critical security updates to protect the ASR5500 from emerging threats. Protect sensitive business data and ensure network integrity against cyber-attacks.
Network security operations, compliance-driven environments, critical infrastructure
Guaranteed Operational Stability
Ensure uninterrupted service delivery by having access to stable, supported software versions. Minimize the risk of unexpected outages and performance issues impacting business operations.
High-availability networks, business-critical services, performance-sensitive applications
Key Features
Release Independent Software Access
Access to software updates and patches without being tied to specific release cycles, allowing for flexible deployment.
Initial System Software
Provides the foundational operating system software required for the Cisco ASR5500 platform to function.
Per User Data Plane Capacity (UDPC2)
License is tied to capacity metrics, ensuring you have the appropriate software licensing for your network's data throughput needs.
Subscription Billing
Predictable operational expense for software maintenance and updates, simplifying budgeting.
Cisco Support Ecosystem
Access to Cisco's technical support and resources for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Industry Applications
Telecommunications & Networking
The Cisco ASR5500 is a core component in many service provider networks, requiring continuous software updates for performance, security, and new service enablement.
Finance & Insurance
These industries demand high network availability and robust security to protect sensitive financial data, making up-to-date software on critical network devices essential for compliance and operational integrity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Maintaining secure and reliable network operations is critical for patient data privacy and operational continuity in healthcare, necessitating current software on all network infrastructure.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial networks often rely on stable and secure communication for operational technology (OT) systems, making software currency on network devices vital to prevent disruptions and cyber threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a release-independent subscription?
A release-independent subscription means you are entitled to receive all software updates and patches released by Cisco for the ASR5500 platform, regardless of specific version numbers or upgrade paths. This ensures you always have access to the latest features and security fixes.
What hardware does this software apply to?
This software subscription is specifically for the Cisco ASR5500 platform. The MPN (ASR5S-00-SWIDP2RI=) indicates it is for the ASR5500 series.
How does this subscription ensure compliance?
By providing access to the latest software versions, this subscription helps ensure your ASR5500 platform meets current security standards and any regulatory requirements that mandate up-to-date software for network devices.
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.