| Product Type | Network Software | 
| Form Factor | Software License | 
| Software Version | 16.12 | 
| Supported Network Bandwidth | 2.5 Gbps | 
| SD-WAN Capability | Excluded | 
| Deployment Type | On-Premises | 
| Application Focus | Application-Layer Networking | 
CISCO 2.5G Network Software Ver 16.12 AX Only (No SDWAN)
 
 

Key Benefits
 
            
            
              
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- Complies with federal acquisition regulations due to its TAA-certified status.
- Designed for controlled environments where SDWAN is unnecessary or undesired, reducing complexity.
- Manufactured in the United States, providing traceability and quality assurance critical for government use.
Product Overview
The CISCO 2.5G Network Software Ver 16.12 AX is a specialized solution crafted for AX-only network performance without SDWAN. Targeted for 2.5G bandwidth environments, it suits deployments needing precise control and traditional routing. Its TAA compliance and U.S. origin make it valuable for federal or regulatory-sensitive scenarios. This software is part of Cisco’s network software portfolio focusing exclusively on application-level networking tasks.
Specifications
                      Product Overview
                      
                    
                    
                      Cloud Management & Licensing
                      
                    
                    | License Type | Perpetual Software License | 
| Subscription Requirement | No | 
| Cloud Managed | No | 
| Management Interface | CLI and Cisco IOS XE infrastructure | 
| License SKU | L-CSR-2.5G-AX-P= | 
| License Tier | AX Only | 
| License Inclusions | Traditional Routing Features Only | 
                      Advanced Security Features
                      
                    
                    | Integrated Firewall | Yes (Cisco IOS Firewall, Zone-Based) | 
| Intrusion Detection/Prevention | Yes (via IOS features) | 
| VPN Support | Yes (IPSec, SSL) | 
| Access Control Policies | Yes | 
| Content Filtering | Yes (when configured with additional services) | 
| Application Visibility and Control (AVC) | Yes | 
| Threat Protection | Yes (router-based security features) | 
| Cisco TrustSec Support | Yes | 
                      Wireless Features
                      
                    
                    | Wi-Fi Support | Not Applicable | 
| Wireless Standards Support | Not Applicable | 
                      Interfaces
                      
                    
                    | Supported Interface Types | Ethernet | 
| Recommended Platform | Cisco ISR/ASR Series Routers | 
                      Compliance & Origin
                      
                    
                    | TAA Compliant | Yes | 
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES | 
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | 
| Regulatory Approvals | FCC, ICES, CE Marking (on applicable hardware) | 
                      Physical & Environmental
                      
                    
                    | Compatibility | Compatible with Cisco ISR/ASR hardware | 
| Hardware Requirements | Requires supported Cisco router platform | 
| Power Requirements | Dependent on host hardware | 
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE | 
| Release Train | Cisco IOS XE 16.12 | 
 
               
     
    