| Product Type | Software License Upgrade | 
| Compatible Platform | Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers | 
| License Type | Feature Upgrade License | 
| License Level | Premium | 
| Upgrade From | Basic | 
| Intended Use | Enable premium feature set on ASR 9K 10G systems | 
| Scalability | Supports large-scale deployments | 
| Delivery Type | Electronic Software Delivery (ESD) | 
| Weight | 0 lbs (Software item) | 
CISCO ASR 9K 10G Upgrade from Basic to Premium

Key Benefits
 
            
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- Allows cost-effective upgrade from basic to premium functionality without hardware replacement
- Enhances compliance for government or regulated deployments with TAA certification
- Manufactured in the United States, supporting domestic sourcing policies
Product Overview
The CISCO ASR 9K 10G UPGRADE FROM BASIC TO PREMIUM (Part Number: L-SA9K-PREM-10U=) enhances the capabilities of existing Cisco ASR 9000 platforms by enabling premium feature sets. This license-based enhancement is compliant with TAA regulations and produced in the United States, making it suitable for regulated deployments. Designed for scalable, high-performance environments, it improves traffic management and service delivery without the need for new hardware. A strategic upgrade for evolving data and network infrastructures.
Specifications
                      Product Overview
                      
                    
                    
                      Cloud Management & Licensing
                      
                    
                    | Centralized Management | Via Cisco Prime or NSO | 
| License Method | Right-to-use (RTU) | 
| License Term | Perpetual | 
| Smart Licensing Support | Yes | 
| Feature Activation | Software-based, no hardware change required | 
| Upgrade Process | Feature key activation through Cisco's software management portal | 
                      Physical & Environmental
                      
                    
                    | Form Factor | Software License (intangible) | 
| Operating Conditions | Depends on ASR 9000 router hardware | 
| Storage Requirements | Minimal – activation via system BIOS/OS | 
| Installation Method | Software activation | 
                      Product Benefits & Use Cases
                      
                    
                    | Optimized For | High-performance service provider and enterprise network environments | 
| Primary Benefits | Unlocks advanced routing, QoS, traffic engineering, and VPN services | 
| Reduces Need for New Hardware | Yes | 
| Ideal For | Telecom operators, data centers, large-scale enterprise backbones | 
                      Interfaces
                      
                    
                    | Hardware Interfaces | Depends on ASR 9000 hardware configuration | 
| License Applicability | 10G Line Cards | 
                      Advanced Security Features
                      
                    
                    | Feature Enablement | Enhanced traffic management and QoS, MPLS, Layer 3 VPN support | 
| Service-Aware Features | Yes, advanced service control options | 
| Security Enhancements | Supports advanced features inherent in Premium license tier for ASR 9K | 
                      Compliance & Origin
                      
                    
                    | Country of Origin | United States | 
| TAA Compliant | Yes | 
| Regulatory Certifications | Complies with U.S. Federal Regulations for purchasing | 
| Cisco Certification | Cisco Certified Upgrade License | 
                      Software Features (Enabled by Upgrade)
                      
                    
                    | MPLS Traffic Engineering | Yes | 
| BGP PIC (Prefix Independent Convergence) | Yes | 
| Layer 3 VPN Capabilities | Yes | 
| Hierarchical QoS | Yes | 
| IPv6 Services | Yes | 
| Multicast Routing | Yes | 
| Provider Edge Features | Yes | 
| Service Routing and Policy Control | Yes | 
 
              