Cisco ASR 9K Smart License L3 VPN for 9901 System | Enterprise Licensing — S-A9K-9901-256AIP

Activate Layer 3 VPN capability on Cisco ASR 9901 systems with a Smart License built for non-PAYG environments. This entitlement is intended for teams that need to enable advanced routing services without changing the underlying platform footprint. It fits operational models where feature control, licensing discipline, and service continuity are as important as throughput. For infrastructure teams, the value is in precision. Smart Licensing helps keep feature access tied to the right system and deployment model, reducing ambiguity during procurement, audits, and lifecycle management. That matters when the router is carrying critical WAN, edge, or service-provider traffic and the cost of misalignment is measured in downtime or delayed turn-up. Compared with lower-tier licensing approaches, this option is aimed at environments that need a specific L3 VPN entitlement for the ASR 9901 platform rather than a generic add-on. It is a practical choice for organizations standardizing on Cisco routing and looking to preserve operational control while enabling the services their network design requires. Ideal For Enable L3 VPN services on a Cisco ASR 9901 edge router Standardize licensing for non-PAYG routing deployments Support carrier WAN segmentation and routed service delivery Maintain entitlement control in enterprise network operations Why This Product 1 Purpose-built for Cisco ASR 9901 rather than generic routing platforms 2 Supports Layer 3 VPN entitlement for non-PAYG deployments 3 Uses Cisco Smart Licensing for cleaner entitlement control 4 Better fit for production routing environments than ad hoc feature add-ons