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Cisco Router 10000 Series Licenses (11)

Cisco 10000 Series router licenses extend broadband edge platforms for provider access networks with PPPoE, MPLS, and IPv6 services

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Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch Licenses (1)

Cisco Nexus 7000 switch licenses enable modular data center cores with 10GbE aggregation, virtual device contexts, and fabric services

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Cisco 3750 Switch Licenses (20)

Cisco Catalyst 3750 switch licenses support stackable campus access closets with Layer 3 routing, VLANs, and Gigabit Ethernet uplinks

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Cisco 3560 Switch Licenses (14)

Cisco Catalyst 3560 switch licenses enable fixed access switching for floor wiring closets with OSPF, VLAN, and QoS options

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Cisco Asa 5500 Anyconnect Licenses (38)

Cisco ASA 5500 AnyConnect licenses provide remote access VPN capacity for distributed workforce gateways using SSL and IPsec tunneling

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Cisco Asa 5500 Content Security License (125)

Cisco ASA 5500 content security licenses add web and email filtering for perimeter firewalls using URL categories and malware scanning

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Cisco Asa 5500 Security Contexts Licenses (37)

Cisco ASA 5500 security context licenses expand virtual firewall partitioning for multi-tenant DMZs with routed and transparent modes

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Cisco Asr 1000 Router Licenses (146)

Cisco ASR 1000 router licenses activate branch WAN edge services with IOS XE, IPsec, and integrated services throughput tiers

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Cisco Asr 9000 Licenses (2)

Cisco ASR 9000 licenses enable service provider edge routing for metro Ethernet networks with MPLS, BGP, and 100GbE ports

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Cisco Catalyst 3650 Switch Licenses (17)

Cisco Catalyst 3650 switch licenses support converged campus access layers with 802.1X, PoE, and wireless controller integration entitlements

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Cisco Catalyst 3850 Switch License (14)

Cisco Catalyst 3850 switch licenses enable stackable campus distribution blocks with 10GbE uplinks, 802.1X access, and QoS policies

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Cisco Catalyst 4500E Switch Licenses (10)

Cisco Catalyst 4500E switch licenses extend modular campus core closets with supervisor features, Layer 3 routing, and PoE control

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Cisco Catalyst 4500-X Switch Licenses (1)

Cisco Catalyst 4500-X switch licenses enable fixed aggregation switches for campus collapsed cores with 10GbE, VSS, and IPv6 routing

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Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switch Licenses (297)

Cisco Catalyst 9000 switch licenses activate modern campus fabrics for access and distribution layers with DNA Center and SD-Access

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Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Point Licenses (35)

Cisco Catalyst 9100 access point licenses enable Wi-Fi 6 and 6E coverage for high-density campus WLANs with 802.11ax

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Cisco Firepower Licenses (158)

Cisco Firepower licenses provide next-generation firewall subscriptions for data center ingress zones with IPS, URL filtering, and malware defense

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Cisco Ip Phone License (60)

Cisco IP phone licenses register desk and conference endpoints for call control clusters using SIP, SCCP, and extension mobility

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Cisco Isr 900 Licenses (4)

Cisco ISR 900 licenses enable compact branch routing for sub-50 user remote sites with Ethernet WAN and IPsec VPN

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Cisco Isr 1100 Router License (28)

Cisco ISR 1100 router licenses support SD-WAN branch edge appliances for retail locations with LTE, Gigabit Ethernet, and IPsec

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Cisco Isr 4000 Licenses (33)

Cisco ISR 4000 licenses activate application-aware WAN services for medium branch routers with AppNav, IPsec, and performance license tiers

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Cisco Nexus 3000 Switch Licenses (22)

Cisco Nexus 3000 switch licenses enable top-of-rack data center switching with 10GbE/40GbE ports, VXLAN, and low-latency forwarding profiles

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Cisco Nexus 5000 Switch Licenses (5)

Cisco Nexus 5000 switch licenses support access layer data center fabrics with Fibre Channel over Ethernet and 10GbE uplinks

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Cisco Nexus 9000 Switch Licenses (1)

Cisco Nexus 9000 switch licenses activate leaf-spine fabric roles for private cloud networks with ACI, VXLAN, and 100GbE ports

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Cisco Router Ios License (85)

Cisco router IOS licenses enable platform software entitlements for WAN routers with routing protocols, security packages, and throughput activation

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Cisco Router Sslvpn Licenses (6)

Cisco router SSL VPN licenses add browser-based remote access for branch gateways using TLS tunnels and identity policies

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Cisco Unified Cm Device Licenses (5)

Cisco Unified Communications Manager device licenses register phones, gateways, and soft clients for call clusters using SIP and SCCP

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Cisco Unified Communication Licenses (71)

Cisco unified communications licenses cover voice, video, messaging, and presence deployments for contact centers using SIP trunks and gateways

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Cisco Wireless Controller Licenses (69)

Cisco wireless controller licenses enable centralized WLAN capacity for campus mobility domains with CAPWAP, 802.11ax, and RF profiles

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Questions & Answers

What is a Cisco license?

A Cisco license is a software entitlement that enables specified features and capacity levels on Cisco devices, ensuring compliance and unlocking advanced functionality.

What types of Cisco licenses are available?

Cisco offers Perpetual, Subscription, Evaluation, and Free licenses. Perpetual grants permanent rights; Subscription provides time-bound access; Evaluation is a trial; Free includes limited features.

How do I choose the right Cisco license for my network?

Assess your business requirements, device count, and feature needs, then map them to Cisco’s licensing models (Perpetual vs. Subscription, Smart Licensing, DNA). Consult Cisco’s licensing guides or a certified partner for precise alignment.

What is Cisco Smart Licensing and how does it work?

Cisco Smart Licensing centralizes license management via the Cisco Smart Software Manager (CSSM), providing automated compliance reporting, real-time usage tracking, and streamlined renewals across all registered devices.

How do I activate a Cisco license?

Register your devices in CSSM, create or assign a Smart Account, then generate and install license tokens or apply Product Authorization Keys on the device CLI or GUI to activate features.

How can I check my Cisco license status?

Run the show license status command on the device CLI or log into CSSM to view active, expired, or in-use licenses and review consumption reports in real time.

Can I transfer Cisco licenses between devices?

Most Subscription and Smart Licenses are transferable within the same Smart Account. Perpetual PAK-based licenses require a formal transfer request via an authorized Cisco partner.

How do I renew a Cisco license?

Order a renewal term through your Cisco partner, then upload the renewed license token to your device or CSSM before expiration to maintain uninterrupted service.

What is Cisco DNA Licensing?

Cisco DNA Licensing is a subscription model for Digital Network Architecture that bundles automation, analytics, and security in tiered plans (Essentials, Advantage, Premier) to streamline network operations.

What happens if my Cisco license expires?

Upon expiration, licensed features revert to a restricted mode or disable entirely. Network performance may degrade and technical support access is suspended until renewal.

What is a Cisco Product Authorization Key (PAK)?

A PAK is a unique code provided at purchase that you redeem in your Smart Account or on-device to generate a license certificate and activate Cisco software features.

How do I upgrade a Cisco license to a higher tier?

Order the desired upgrade, receive the corresponding PAK or token, then apply it via CLI, GUI, or CSSM to unlock additional features and capacity.

What is Cisco Software Support Service (SWSS)?

SWSS provides technical support, software updates, and warranty services for Cisco software under active subscriptions or Smart Licensing, ensuring continuous feature access and security patches.

Can I evaluate Cisco software before buying a license?

Yes. Cisco offers time-limited Evaluation Licenses (often up to 90 days) for many products, enabling full-feature testing via a PAK or CSSM-generated token.

How do I purchase Cisco licenses?

Buy licenses through authorized Cisco partners, resellers, or Cisco’s online portal. Select the correct license type, term, and support level based on your network requirements.

What is the difference between Perpetual and Subscription Cisco licenses?

Perpetual Licenses grant indefinite feature use with optional support contracts; Subscription Licenses provide time-limited access to software, updates, and support for the purchased term.

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