| Product Type | Permanent Software License | 
| Supported Device | Cisco 5921 Embedded Services Router (ESR) | 
| License Type | Permanent License Reservation | 
| Bandwidth Tier | 50 Mbps | 
| Form Factor | Virtual Software Image | 
| Use Case | Field-deployed or embedded networking systems | 
| Power Requirements | N/A (Software License) | 
| Weight | N/A (Software License) | 
| Delivery Method | Digital via Cisco Smart Licensing or manual reservation | 
Permanent License Reservation for Cisco 5921 ESR - 50Mbps
 

Key Benefits
 
            
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- Eliminates recurring license costs, ideal for long-term deployments.
- TAA compliance ensures suitability for government procurement requirements.
- Reliable for embedded or field applications where uninterrupted service is critical.
Product Overview
The Permanent License Reservation for Cisco 5921 ESR - 50Mbps provides a robust software licensing solution tailored for persistent, uninterrupted operation of the Cisco 5921 Embedded Services Router. Engineered for environments where consistent throughput and regulatory compliance are critical, this license enables a permanent allocation of feature sets necessary for optimal network performance at up to 50 Mbps.
With TAA compliance and a country of origin in the United States, this license reservation is suitable for government and enterprise-level deployments. Cisco’s licensing structure eliminates the need for frequent renewals, reducing administrative overhead and helping to lower total cost of ownership. The reserved license embodies long-term investment flexibility and supports sustained policy enforcement in distributed network topologies.
By choosing a permanent license over subscription-based models, organizations gain full control over their network configurations with the assurance that performance and feature availability will not be disrupted. Ideal for field-deployed or embedded systems where uptime and reliability are crucial.
Specifications
                      Product Overview
                      
                    
                    
                      Wireless Features
                      
                    
                    | Wireless Capabilities | Not applicable (depends on integration with wireless interfaces on the platform) | 
                      Compliance & Origin
                      
                    
                    | TAA Compliance | Yes | 
| Country of Origin | United States | 
| Export Compliance | Subject to U.S. Export Regulations | 
| Certifications | Meets Cisco software licensing standards | 
| Licensing Model | Permanent license reservation through Cisco Smart Licensing portal | 
                      Advanced Security Features
                      
                    
                    | Firewall Technology | Cisco IOS Zone-Based Firewall | 
| Encryption Protocols | Supports IPsec, AES, 3DES | 
| VPN Technologies | DMVPN, FlexVPN, SSL VPN, GETVPN | 
| Content Filtering | Available via external integration (Cisco Umbrella or 3rd-party) | 
| Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) | Optional with Cisco IOS Security License package | 
| High Availability Support | Supported with redundant configurations | 
                      Interfaces
                      
                    
                    | Supported Network Interfaces | Depends on underlying Cisco 5921 ESR hardware | 
| Routing Protocol Support | Supports OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and RIP via Cisco IOS | 
| VPN Support | Yes, includes IPsec and SSL VPN support | 
| Firewall Capabilities | Integrated Cisco Zone-Based Firewall support | 
| QoS Features | Includes traffic shaping, policing, and prioritization | 
                      Physical & Environmental
                      
                    
                    | Operating Environment | Depends on the deployed hardware platform | 
| Dimensions | N/A (Software License) | 
| Storage Requirements | Requires supported compute or virtual machine environment | 
| Operating Temperature | N/A (Software License) | 
                      Cloud Management & Licensing
                      
                    
                    | Cloud Licensing Support | Yes, via Cisco Smart Licensing portal | 
| License Transferability | Licenses are node-locked but transferrable via Cisco license rehost process | 
| Subscription Required | No, permanent license | 
| Management Platform Compatibility | Cisco Prime, Cisco DNA Center (with integration) | 
| License Enforcement | Smart License Reservation (permanent, disconnected mode support) | 
 
               
    