Product Type | MACsec Right-to-Use License |
Form Factor | License - Product Authorization Key (PAK) |
Platform Compatibility | Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers |
License Capacity | MACsec for 40 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces |
Usage Type | Spare / Right to Use (RTU) |
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Cisco ASR 9000 MACSEC 40G RTU License PAK (Spare)



Key Benefits

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- Enables high-speed Layer 2 MACsec encryption for enhanced data security.
- Delivered as a PAK spare license, allowing flexible provisioning and quick upgrades.
- TAA compliance ensures suitability for government and enterprise environments.
Product Overview
The Cisco ASR 9000 MACSEC 40G Right to Use (RTU) License - PAK (Spare) enables robust MACsec encryption over 40G links on Cisco ASR 9000 series routers. Delivered as a Product Authorization Key, it supports seamless, scalable activation for secure Layer 2 communications. TAA compliant and produced in the U.S., this spare license supports compliance and provisioning flexibility in enterprise and service provider environments. It's ideal for enhancing encryption capabilities without additional hardware changes, protecting sensitive data in high-throughput routing applications.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
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Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certification Standards | FIPS 140-2 (underlying MACsec module) |
Environmental Compliance | RoHS |
Advanced Security Features
MACsec Encryption Standard | IEEE 802.1AE |
Encryption Key Length | 128-bit or 256-bit |
Traffic Encryption | Secures Layer 2 Ethernet frames |
Hardware Requirements | Compatible ASR 9000 40GE line cards with MACsec capability |
Crypto Hardware Acceleration | Yes, via line card ASICs |
Interfaces
Supported Interface Types | 40 Gigabit Ethernet |
Encryption Support | IEEE 802.1AE MACsec |
Interface Licensing Type | Encrypted License Key (RTU) |
Software Activation | Via Cisco IOS XR |
Physical & Environmental
Shipping Format | Electronic / PAK (paper or electronic delivery) |
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Cloud Management & Licensing
License Delivery Method | PAK (Product Authorization Key) |
License Term | Perpetual (RTU) |
License Activation Platform | Cisco Smart Licensing |
Management Interface | Cisco IOS XR CLI / Web UI |
Cloud/Network Management Tools | Cisco Prime, Cisco EPN Manager, Cisco NSO |
License Type | Right to Use (RTU) |