United States$5,000,000+
Inventory Delivered By
Y
Yann Drake
5
Upgrade license ensures 16x1G ASR-9901 ports perform reliably under high traffic.
ASR-9901-1G-UPG
ASR-9901 UPG LICS FOR 16X1G PORT
FEATURED DEAL
Name:
ASR-9901-1G-UPG
- Description:
- ASR-9901 UPG LICS FOR 16X1G PORT
- Rating:
Added to cart 28 times recently
- Availability:
In stock - Ready to Ship
- Brand:
- Cisco
- Condition:
- Warranty:
- 3
- List Price:
$72,586.00
- Price:
$38,201.0047.4% off
Quantity:
1
Business price:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
Shipping:
Payment:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
Need Additional Discount on Product?
Request a quote below - Get Exclusive Pricing and Support.
Shipping:
Payment:
TRUSTED, TRIED, PROVEN
Officially Accredited
& Verified By
Next-Gen IT
Solutions Powered By
ASR-9901-1G-UPG Overview
ASR-9901-1G-UPG-ASR-9901 UPG LICS FOR 16X1G PORT is a network management software license upgrade designed to extend the functionality of enterprise-grade networking equipment. This volume license offers a lifetime duration for IT administrators looking to unlock 16 additional 1G ports on compatible devices, delivered as a digital key with an efficient online activation process.
Tailored for enterprise use cases and IT management, the upgrade license supports seamless integration within existing network infrastructures. With support for vendor-backed assistance, this license ensures that businesses can optimize their network performance while meeting critical compliance standards, making it an essential solution for organizations requiring enhanced throughput and extended port capabilities.
ASR-9901-1G-UPG price is $38,201.00, a 47.4% saving from the Cisco list price of $72,586.00. ASR-9901-1G-UPG is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
Request bulk order quote for ASR-9901-1G-UPG for additional pricing. Browse the full Cisco Asr 9000 Licenses series or explore all Cisco products.
ASR-9901-1G-UPG Specifications
- Product Type
- Software License
- Software Category
- Network Management
- License Type
- Volume
- License Duration
- Lifetime
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- User Count
- N/A
- Device Count
- N/A
- Platform Compatibility
- N/A
- Delivery Method
- Digital Key
- Activation Type
- Online Activation
- Language Support
- English
- Bit Version
- N/A
- Cloud Integration
- N/A
- Software Format
- Downloadable
- Support Included
- Yes
- Product Name
- ASR-9901-1G-UPG-ASR-9901 UPG LICS FOR 16X1G PORT
- License Key Included
- Yes
- ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)
- Yes
- Renewable
- No
- Compliance Certifications
- N/A
- Product Region
- Global
ASR-9901-1G-UPG Use Case
Metro ISP Access Edge Upgrade with ASR-9901-1G-UPG License
Scenario: A metropolitan Internet service provider experiences rapid subscriber growth and needs to unlock all 16x1G ports on existing Cisco ASR-9901 routers without forklift upgrades. Benefit: Deploying the ASR-9901-1G-UPG license instantly enables full port capacity, delivering 100% port utilization, a 30% reduction in CapEx, and sustained 99.99% uptime for critical customer links.
Enterprise Data Center Interconnect Scalability Using ASR-9901 16x1G Upgrade
Scenario: A large enterprise expands its multi-site data center network and requires high-density 1G trunking for seamless data center interconnect (DCI). Benefit: With the ASR-9901-1G-UPG license, IT teams activate 16x1G interfaces on demand, accelerating provisioning by 50%, simplifying link aggregation, and reducing Opex through centralized management and automated QoS enforcement.
5G Fronthaul Aggregation for Service Providers with ASR-9901 UPG LICS
Scenario: A mobile operator deploys 5G micro-cell sites and needs to aggregate multiple fronthaul streams over existing ASR-9901 platforms. Benefit: The ASR-9901-1G-UPG license unlocks 16x1G ports for fronthaul transport, enabling efficient bandwidth utilization, support for network slicing, and compliance with stringent 5G SLAs while avoiding new hardware expenditures.
Quality Certifications
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.
Product Comparison Table
 ASR-9901-1G-UPG |  A9K-MSEC-MPA-1G | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Software License | Software License |
| Software Category | Network Management | Security |
| License Type | Volume | Perpetual |
| License Duration | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | N/A | N/A |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | N/A |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Email Delivery |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Language Support | English | N/A |
| Bit Version | N/A | N/A |
| Cloud Integration | N/A | N/A |
| Software Format | Downloadable | N/A |
| Support Included | Yes | Vendor Support Required |
| Product Name | ASR-9901-1G-UPG-ASR-9901 UPG LICS FOR 16X1G PORT | A9K-MSEC-MPA-1G-ASR 9000 32x1GE MPA MACSEC Right to use license |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | No | No |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global |
Reviews & Ratings
Z
Zara Holt
4
Compact and stable upgrade.
A
Aurelius West
5
Smooth deployment with predictable throughput.
B
Briony Frost
3
Enterprise-ready and easy to manage.
C
Caius Blake
4
Reliable high-capacity upgrade for critical networks.
Questions & Answers
What is the ASR-9901-1G-UPG license for 16x1G ports?
The ASR-9901-1G-UPG license is a software key that enables up to sixteen 1 Gbps ports on a Cisco ASR-9901 router chassis without additional hardware.
Which routers support the ASR-9901-1G-UPG upgrade license?
The ASR-9901-1G-UPG license is supported on Cisco ASR-9901 routers running IOS XE 16.6.1 or later.
How do I install the ASR-9901 UPG license for 16x1G ports?
Upload the entitlement file via CLI or Cisco Prime, execute the `license install` command, and reload the device to activate 16x1G ports.
What are the key features of the ASR-9901-1G-UPG license?
It delivers line-rate forwarding across sixteen 1 Gbps ports, advanced QoS, MPLS support, and full hardware acceleration for demanding edge services.