Cisco ASR 9000 MACSEC 10G Right-to-Use Smart License | Network Security — L-SA9K-MACSEC-10=

Protect high-speed transport links without changing the hardware footprint. Cisco ASR 9000 MACSEC 10G Right-to-Use Smart License enables MACsec capability for 10 Gbps traffic on the ASR 9000 platform, giving network teams a clean path to encrypt sensitive data in transit. This license is designed for environments where link security must be added without introducing operational drag. Delivered electronically and activated through Cisco Smart Licensing, it fits procurement and deployment workflows that favor fast fulfillment and centralized entitlement control. For teams running carrier, enterprise backbone, or interconnect traffic, it helps preserve line-rate performance while adding a security layer for trusted transport. Choose this license when the cost of exposure is higher than the cost of control. It supports a precise 10 Gbps entitlement, making it a practical fit for targeted upgrades, expansion ports, or compliance-driven deployments where MACsec is required on specific ASR 9000 links. Ideal For Encrypting backbone uplinks on Cisco ASR 9000 routers Adding MACsec to carrier interconnect circuits Meeting transport security requirements on regulated network links Enabling targeted 10 Gbps encrypted paths without hardware replacement Why This Product 1 Purpose-built for ASR 9000 rather than generic network licensing 2 Adds MACsec entitlement at 10 Gbps without hardware replacement 3 Uses Cisco Smart Licensing for centralized entitlement control 4 Electronic delivery supports faster procurement and activation