Product Type | Smart License nV Host for ASR 901 |
Application | Enables nV integration between ASR 9000 host and ASR 901 client |
License Type | Smart License (Spare) |
Supported Platform | Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers |
Redundancy Support | Yes (dependent on platform configuration) |
Form Factor | Software License |
Power Requirements | Not applicable (software license) |
CISCO ASR 9K Smart License nV Host for ASR 901 (Spare)


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- Optimized for service providers implementing network virtualization with ASR 9000 and ASR 901 series equipment
- TAA compliance and U.S. origin make it suitable for government and procurement-sensitive projects
- Smart Licensing model allows dynamic and scalable license utilization, maximizing ROI in large deployments
Product Overview
The Cisco ASR 9K Smart License nV Host License (Part Number: L-SA9K-NVSAT1SLIC=) is designed for carrier-grade networking and enables nV integration between an ASR 9000 host and ASR 901 client. As a spare license, it facilitates flexible deployments with Cisco Smart Licensing for efficient scale and management. TAA compliant and manufactured in the United States, it's well suited for environments demanding trusted sourcing and software-defined performance.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
License Model | Cisco Smart Licensing |
License Delivery | Electronically delivered (digital key) |
License Portability | Yes (as supported by Smart Licensing) |
Software Management Interface | Cisco Prime Infrastructure, CLI, or Cisco Smart Software Manager (CSSM) |
Activation Method | Online via CSSM or device registration token |
Smart Account Support | Yes |
License Term | Permanent (perpetual entitlement) |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Compliant with Cisco Software Licensing Policies | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Wireless Features
Wireless Support |
Interfaces
nV Technology Support | Yes |
Supported ASR Client | ASR 901 |
Host-Client Connectivity | Supported on Ethernet via nV architecture |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Licensing Transport | Yes (SSL/TLS encryption with Smart Licensing) |
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Supported via Cisco IOS XR |
Feature Enforcement | Yes, enforced by Cisco Smart Licensing |
Physical & Environmental
Physical Form | Not applicable (software component) |
Shipping Format | Digital entitlement or Cisco Smart Account registration |
Packaging Type | Electronic (no physical media) |
Additional Information
Spare Part Number | L-SA9K-NVSAT1SLIC= |
Bundle Inclusion | Sold individually (Spare license) |
Target Market | Telecommunications providers, large enterprise networks |
Primary Use Case | Software-defined integration of access nodes into core aggregation routers |
Manufacturer | Cisco Systems, Inc. |
Product Family | ASR 9000 Series |
Platform Dependency | Requires compatible ASR 9000 and ASR 901 hardware |
Software Compatibility | Cisco IOS XR |
Support for High Availability Deployment | Yes, when used with HA-capable configurations |