Cisco CSR 1000V Smart License 1 Gbps AX 5-Year | Virtual Router — CSR-1G-AX-5Y

Keep virtual edge services aligned with demand using the Cisco CSR 1000V Smart License 1 Gbps AX Package for a 5-year term. This entitlement is designed for environments that run routing functions in software and need a defined throughput level without tying capacity to physical appliances. It is a practical fit for cloud, branch, and distributed infrastructure teams that want a stable licensing model for virtual network services. The 1 Gbps package gives procurement and architecture teams a clear capacity target, which helps when sizing deployments and forecasting cost over time. A 5-year term reduces the friction of frequent renewals and supports longer planning cycles for virtualized network infrastructure. For organizations standardizing on Cisco virtual routing, this license helps keep the platform aligned with operational and budget requirements. This package is especially relevant when the goal is to maintain routing capability in a software-defined footprint while preserving a predictable entitlement structure. It supports teams that value consistency, capacity clarity, and a licensing model that fits multi-year service delivery. Ideal For License virtual routing in cloud-hosted environments Support branch edge routing with software-defined capacity Standardize throughput entitlement for distributed sites Plan multi-year virtual network operations with fixed licensing Why This Product 1 1 Gbps capacity package for clear sizing 2 5-year term for lower renewal frequency 3 Virtual router licensing instead of hardware dependency 4 Better fit for cloud and branch routing than short-term entitlements