Product Type | MACsec License |
Series Compatibility | Cisco ASR 9000 Series |
License Type | Smart License (Right to Use) |
Supported Interface Speed | 100 Gbps |
Encryption Capability | MACsec (Layer 2 encryption) |
Target Use Case | Secure high-speed link encryption for service providers and enterprises |
Form Factor | Software License |
Delivery Method | Digital (Smart Licensing) |
License Term | Perpetual (Right to Use) |
CISCO ASR 9000 MACSEC 100G Smart License



Key Benefits

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- Activates powerful MACsec encryption capabilities for secure 100G data transmission on ASR 9000 routers
- TAA compliance makes it suitable for use in regulated and federal environments
- Smart License model offers flexible deployment and centralized license management
Product Overview
The Cisco ASR 9000 MACSEC 100G Right to Use Smart License (Part Number: L-SA9K-MACSEC-100=) provides essential security capabilities for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers. By enabling MACsec functionality, this license allows encrypted data transmission across 100G Ethernet interfaces, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and ensuring data integrity in transit. MACsec is a critical technology for service providers and enterprises requiring hardware-accelerated link-layer encryption.
This license is categorized under system management and is part of Cisco's software offerings. It is TAA-compliant and is manufactured in the United States. Delivered via Cisco’s Smart Licensing framework, it allows for streamlined entitlement tracking and flexible deployment. Ideal for organizations seeking to bolster encryption across backbone links for enhanced data protection and regulatory alignment.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Trade Agreement Status | Compliant |
RoHS Compliance | |
Certifications |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Protocol | MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE) |
Encryption Layer | Layer 2 (Data Link Layer) |
Encryption Type | Hardware-accelerated link-layer encryption |
Data Protection In Transit | Yes |
Traffic Integrity Verification | Yes |
Prevention Against Unauthorized Access | Yes |
Key Management | MKA (MACsec Key Agreement) protocol support |
Use Case | Secure transport over backbone or data center interconnect links |
Interfaces
Supported Interface Type | 100G Ethernet |
MACsec Support on Port Speed | 100 Gbps-capable Ethernet ports only |
Encryption Throughput | Up to 100 Gbps per interface |
Physical & Environmental
Form Delivery | Non-physical software entitlement |
Power Consumption | Not applicable (software license) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
License Activation Method | Cisco Smart Licensing |
Cisco Smart Licensing Support | Yes |
License Portability | Yes, tied to Smart Account |
Entitlement Tracking | Supported via Cisco Smart Licensing portal |
License Management Interface | Cisco Smart Software Manager (CSSM) |
Centralized License Reporting | Yes |