Cisco CSR 1000V Smart License 250 Mbps IP Base 5Y | Virtual Router — CSR-250M-IPB-5Y

Control virtual routing capacity with a 5-year Cisco Smart License for CSR 1000V at 250 Mbps in the IP Base package. This entitlement is built for infrastructure teams that need a defined throughput ceiling, stable licensing terms, and a software-defined routing option that fits branch, cloud, or test environments. The value is in precision. Instead of overbuying capacity or managing short-term renewals, you get a fixed licensing model that maps to a known performance tier. That makes it easier to standardize deployments, forecast spend, and keep routing policy consistent across distributed environments. CSR 1000V is often selected when physical appliances are not the right fit, or when teams need a virtual router that can be deployed where compute is available. The IP Base package supports a practical routing foundation for organizations that want Cisco control and a clear upgrade path without adding hardware complexity. Ideal For Deploy a virtual router for branch connectivity in a compute-based environment Support cloud routing where physical appliances are not practical Standardize lab or staging environments with fixed throughput licensing Forecast network software spend with a 5-year term Why This Product 1 Defines capacity at 250 Mbps instead of variable usage 2 Virtual router licensing avoids dedicated hardware purchase 3 5-year term supports longer budget cycles 4 IP Base package fits foundational routing needs