Cisco S-A9K-IPB-L3B-H ASR9K Smart License 100G Upgrade | IP/MPLS — S-A9K-IPB-L3B-H

Increase service capability on Cisco ASR 9000 platforms with S-A9K-IPB-L3B-H, a Smart License designed for a 100G incremental upgrade from IP/MPLS B to L3VPN B. It is the kind of entitlement network teams buy when the hardware is already in place and the next requirement is more service depth, not a new chassis. This license supports a practical growth path for service providers and large enterprise backbones that need to extend routing functionality while preserving investment in the existing ASR 9000 environment. By moving from IP/MPLS B to L3VPN B, the license helps align the platform with more advanced VPN service delivery requirements and keeps expansion tied to actual network demand. For procurement and operations, the appeal is straightforward: controlled feature expansion, clear licensing scope, and a path that avoids unnecessary platform replacement. Cisco Smart Licensing is often chosen where entitlement management, auditability, and lifecycle planning matter across distributed network infrastructure. Ideal For Upgrading an ASR 9000 deployment from IP/MPLS B to L3VPN B Extending service provider routing capability without replacing hardware Adding advanced VPN service support to an existing backbone Managing a 100G incremental license expansion for network growth Why This Product 1 Feature upgrade path for existing ASR 9000 deployments 2 Moves IP/MPLS B to L3VPN B without chassis replacement 3 Smart Licensing model supports entitlement control 4 Better fit for service expansion than a full platform refresh