Cisco ASR 9000 S-A9K-L3B-4X1G Foundation License | IP/MPLS/L3VPN — S-A9K-L3B-4X1G

Add a defined service foundation to Cisco ASR 9000 with licensing aligned to 4 x 1 Gbps IP/MPLS/L3VPN use. This SKU is built for environments where routing services must be activated with precision and where procurement teams need a clear path to the exact capability level required. It is a license-first approach that supports controlled expansion without forcing a broader platform change. For network architects, the appeal is straightforward: predictable feature scope, clear service boundaries, and a licensing model that maps to operational needs. That matters in carrier and enterprise edge environments where IP/MPLS and L3VPN services are part of a larger transport strategy and where overprovisioning can complicate both cost and operations. Cisco foundation licensing is often selected when the network design is already settled and the remaining task is to enable the right service tier. This license helps do that with minimal ambiguity, supporting disciplined rollout, entitlement tracking, and long-term platform consistency across ASR 9000 deployments. Ideal For Enable 4 x 1 Gbps IP/MPLS/L3VPN services on Cisco ASR 9000 License carrier edge routing capability for a defined service tier Standardize entitlement across ASR 9000 network deployments Support phased service activation in enterprise or service provider networks Why This Product 1 Foundation licensing aligns cost to the required service tier 2 4 x 1 Gbps scope supports defined deployment planning 3 Cisco entitlement model simplifies asset and license tracking 4 License-only approach avoids unnecessary platform changes