Cisco ASR 9000 A9K-400G-AIP-SE 4-Port 100GE License | Router Enterprise — A9K-400G-AIP-SE

Activate advanced IP capability on Cisco ASR 9000 SE line cards with the A9K-400G-AIP-SE license. This SKU is built for service provider and large enterprise routing environments where 100GE port capability must be enabled with precision, not bundled loosely into broader software packages. The value of this license is control. It lets infrastructure teams align feature access to the exact line card deployment, preserving budget for the capacity that matters while avoiding unnecessary licensing overhead. For networks carrying aggregation, backbone, or high-throughput edge traffic, that specificity is important. This entitlement is a strong fit for organizations standardizing on ASR 9000 platforms and planning around 100GE interfaces. It supports disciplined expansion of routing capability, making it easier to document what is enabled, where it is enabled, and how it fits into the broader transport architecture. For buyers evaluating premium network licensing, this SKU earns its place by tying advanced IP functionality directly to a defined hardware role. Ideal For Service provider backbone upgrades requiring 100GE line card licensing Aggregation layer deployments on Cisco ASR 9000 platforms High-throughput edge routing with controlled feature activation Enterprise transport networks standardizing on SE line cards Why This Product 1 Ties licensing directly to the SE line card 2 Enables 4-port 100GE capability 3 Supports advanced IP routing features 4 Fits carrier-grade and service provider deployments