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Cisco ASR 901 Advanced Metro IP License - Spare
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SL-A901-A=-Cisco ASR 901 Advanced Metro IP License - Spare is a network management software license designed specifically for Cisco ASR 901 series routers. This spare license is offered as a perpetual license that provides lifetime activation for a single device, and it is delivered electronically as a digital key with an online activation process, ensuring prompt deployment and integration within enterprise network infrastructures.
Engineered for enterprise IT management and advanced metro IP routing use cases, this license falls under the network management category and is optimized for organizations seeking robust routing capabilities and reliable operational continuity. Its digital delivery format, combined with vendor support requirements and English language documentation, makes it an ideal solution for businesses looking to maintain critical infrastructure with minimal downtime.
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| SL-A901-A= |  FLASR1-IPB-AESK9= |  C9500-48Y4C-EA-7 |  N93-LAN1K9= |  C1F1VISR1100S8P-01 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Bit Version | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cloud Integration | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key |
| Device Count | 1 Device | 1 Device | N/A | Unlimited | 1 Device |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Language Support | English | English | English | English | English |
| License Duration | Lifetime | Lifetime | 7 Years | Lifetime | 1 Year |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| License Type | Perpetual | Perpetual | Subscription | Volume | Subscription |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | N/A | N/A | Windows / macOS / Linux | N/A |
| Product Name | SL-A901-A=-Cisco ASR 901 Advanced Metro IP License - Spare | FLASR1-IPB-AESK9=-Cisco ASR 1000 Series IP BASE to ADV ENT SERVICES Upgrade | C9500-48Y4C-EA-7-7YR C9500 48P25G ESSEN TO ADVANTAGE UPG | N93-LAN1K9=-LAN ENTERPRISE LICS FOR NEXUS 9300 PLATFORM | C1F1VISR1100S8P-01-Cisco ONE Tracker License for Cisco ISR 1100 Series 8P |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
| Product Type | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License |
| Renewable | No | N/A | Yes | N/A | Yes |
| Software Category | Network Management | Network Management | Network Management | Network Management | Network Management |
| Software Format | Downloadable | Downloadable | N/A | Downloadable | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Vendor Support Required | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | IT Admin |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | Unlimited | N/A |
The Advanced Metro IP License significantly boosted our routing capabilities. It handles complex IP protocols with ease. Professional and robust software for the ASR 901.
Essential for metro aggregation. This spare license provided the advanced features we needed to scale our edge network. Stability and performance are both top-tier.
High satisfaction with the ASR 901 IP upgrade. The feature set is comprehensive, and it has improved our overall network efficiency and management capabilities tremendously.
A must-have for carriers. The advanced IP license is rock-solid and supports all the modern protocols required for high-density metropolitan deployments. Excellent reliability.
Seamless integration. Adding this license to our ASR 901 was quick, and the immediate access to advanced routing features helped us meet tight project deadlines.
The Cisco ASR 901 Advanced Metro IP License – Spare (SL-A901-A=) is a replaceable license module that unlocks advanced Layer 3 IP features on the ASR 901 router for metro edge applications.
The license enables MPLS TE, OSPFv3, ISIS, BGP, multicast VPNs, L3VPN, VPLS and advanced quality-of-service features for scalable metro edge deployments.
SL-A901-A= is compatible exclusively with Cisco ASR 901 Series routers running IOS-XE 16.3.1 or later.
Install the SL-A901-A= module in the router’s Smart Licensing bay, register it in Cisco Smart Software Manager, and activate the feature set via the CLI.
Yes. As a Cisco Smart License, it can be deactivated on one router and reactivated on another using your Cisco Smart Account.
The license supports up to 80 Gbps of forwarding capacity on the ASR 901 platform, subject to hardware configuration.
Yes. It supports IPv6 routing protocols including OSPFv3, BGP4+ and multicast over IPv6 for end-to-end dual-stack deployments.
You need an ASR 901 router with IOS-XE 16.3.1+, sufficient flash and RAM, Smart Licensing enabled, and network connectivity to Cisco Smart Software Manager.
Use the CLI command “show license status” or “show platform software status control-processor brief” to confirm the Advanced Metro IP feature is active.
A spare license is a replaceable module for rapid field replacement, while a standard license is bound directly to a device and managed permanently.
Check connectivity to Cisco Smart Software Manager, verify your Smart Account entitlements, and review “show license all” for error codes.
The SL-A901-A= license is covered under Cisco’s standard warranty and can be backed by Cisco SMARTnet for 24×7 support and software updates.
Order through an authorized Cisco reseller; Cisco will provision the license in your Smart Account and deliver entitlement details via email.
It supports mobile backhaul, business fiber services, wholesale metro Ethernet, and small-cell aggregation with MPLS and VPN services.
It simplifies service provisioning, enhances traffic engineering, and delivers carrier-grade resiliency for high-availability metro networks.
Cisco Smart Licensing centralizes license management in the cloud, ensuring compliance, automated renewals and easy transfers across devices.