Cisco UCC5G-UPF-BAS-B-K9 UPF Base Minimum | 5G Core, Cloud Licensing — UCC5G-UPF-BAS-B-K9

Maintain fast, predictable packet handling in 5G core architectures with Cisco UCC5G-UPF-BAS-B-K9. This base minimum licensing option is built for the user-plane function, the part of the network that forwards subscriber traffic and keeps data moving between the access network and application destinations. For service providers and large-scale private networks, UPF placement matters. It directly affects throughput, latency, and traffic steering, especially when workloads must stay close to the edge or be distributed across cloud environments. This licensing model gives teams a defined starting point for deploying UPF capabilities within Cisco’s UCC 5G portfolio. Choose this option when you need a controlled entry point for 5G core expansion without overcommitting to a larger license tier. It fits planning cycles where architecture, scale, and operational boundaries are still being finalized, while preserving a path to grow as traffic demand increases. For infrastructure teams, that means a cleaner procurement decision and a more deliberate rollout of user-plane capacity. Ideal For Deploying a starting UPF license for a new 5G core build Extending user-plane capacity in a service provider cloud environment Planning phased rollout of packet forwarding functions across sites Supporting private 5G traffic handling in distributed architectures Why This Product 1 Focused on user-plane traffic handling rather than policy control 2 Base minimum licensing supports staged deployment planning 3 Built for Cisco UCC 5G core environments 4 Better fit for architecture-led rollouts than generic software licensing