Cisco ASR 9000 S-A9K-IPB-4X1G IP/MPLS Foundation License | Routing — S-A9K-IPB-4X1G

Set a clean foundation for Cisco ASR 9000 deployments with this Basic 4 x 1 Gbps IP/MPLS Foundation License. It is designed for teams that need a defined entitlement for core service activation, not a broad bundle of unused capabilities. That makes procurement simpler and keeps spend aligned to the actual service profile. In carrier and enterprise edge environments, licensing is part of the architecture. A precise license helps standardize feature access across nodes, reduce ambiguity during rollout, and support consistent operational planning. When the platform is already selected, the right license determines how quickly the network can be brought into service and how cleanly it can scale. This Cisco license is a practical choice for organizations that value predictable feature control and platform alignment. It supports a measured expansion strategy, especially where 1 Gbps service increments are sufficient and the goal is to activate only the IP/MPLS foundation required for the deployment. Ideal For Enabling baseline IP/MPLS services on Cisco ASR 9000 routers Standardizing feature entitlements across a routed edge deployment Supporting phased capacity growth in 1 Gbps increments Aligning license spend to a narrowly defined service requirement Why This Product 1 Foundation-tier licensing keeps feature scope focused 2 4 x 1 Gbps profile supports measured capacity planning 3 Cisco platform alignment reduces entitlement ambiguity 4 Single-license model simplifies procurement and rollout