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What licensing options are available for the Cisco ASR 1000 Series routers?
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Cisco ASR 1000 Series routers support performance throughput licenses, feature‐tier licenses, security licenses (next-gen firewall, URL filtering, IPS), and subscription licenses managed via Cisco Smart Licensing.
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How do I increase throughput on my Cisco ASR 1000 router?
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You increase throughput by installing a higher‐tier performance license (for example, upgrading from 5 Gbps to 10 Gbps) using the CLI license install command and registering the entitlement in Cisco Smart Software Manager.
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What is Cisco Smart Licensing on the ASR 1000 Series?
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Cisco Smart Licensing centralizes license entitlement management in Cisco’s Smart Software Manager, automatically reporting consumption and compliance for ASR 1000 Series feature, performance, and security licenses.
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How do I register my ASR 1000 license with Cisco Smart Software Manager?
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Generate a token in Cisco Smart Software Manager, then run the router CLI commands license smart register url <manager-URL> token <token> to complete registration.
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How can I verify installed licenses on an ASR 1000 router?
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Use the CLI command show license usage or show license all to display all installed licenses, their status, and allocated capacity on your ASR 1000 platform.
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How do I convert an evaluation license to a permanent license on ASR 1000?
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Purchase the permanent entitlement, obtain a PAK from Cisco, then run license install pki <PAK-file> and license smart resync to convert the evaluation license to a permanent license.
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What is the difference between performance and feature-tier licenses on ASR 1000?
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Performance licenses control packet forwarding throughput (e.g., 5/10/20 Gbps), while feature-tier licenses enable advanced services (e.g., BGP, MPLS, segment routing) irrespective of throughput.
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How do I purchase additional licenses for my Cisco ASR 1000 router?
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Contact an authorized Cisco partner or reseller, specify your ASR 1000 platform and desired feature or performance tier, and they will issue a PAK for license activation.
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Can I transfer Cisco ASR 1000 licenses between routers?
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Yes, permanent ASR 1000 licenses are transferable; de-register the source router with license smart deregister, then re-install the entitlement on the target router using the same PAK.
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How do I renew a subscription license on Cisco ASR 1000?
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When your subscription term expires, purchase a renewal license, receive a new PAK, and install it via license install pki <new PAK>, then run license smart resync to update the term.
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What is the process to activate a license on Cisco ASR 1000?
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Obtain a PAK from Cisco, install it via the CLI (license install pki <PAK>), then register or resync your router with Cisco Smart Software Manager to activate the entitlement.
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How do on-demand performance licenses work on the ASR 1000 Series?
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On-demand performance licenses let you temporarily bump router throughput for a predefined period; once the term ends, performance reverts to the base license unless extended or upgraded.
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What is the difference between permanent and evaluation licenses on ASR 1000?
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An evaluation license provides full feature or performance access for a limited trial period (typically 60 days), whereas a permanent license grants indefinite entitlement once activated.
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How long does it take to receive a PAK after purchasing an ASR 1000 license?
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Customers typically receive the PAK via email within 24 hours of license purchase, subject to Cisco or partner order processing times.
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Does the ASR 1000 Series require separate security licenses for firewall and IPS?
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Yes, the ASR 1000 requires distinct security licenses: one for next-generation firewall services and another for intrusion prevention (IPS), both managed under Cisco Smart Licensing.
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How do I troubleshoot license compliance errors on an ASR 1000 router?
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Use show license all to identify mismatches, verify Smart Software Manager connectivity, run license smart resync, and ensure your Smart Account has sufficient entitlements.
