Cisco A9K-8PT-CM-SEL2P ASR 9000 L2P Consumption License

• Carrier Ethernet service delivery networks
• Metro Ethernet aggregation infrastructure
• Service provider access and edge deployments
• Enterprise WAN transport modernization projects
• Data center interconnection transport networks
• Managed network service provider environments
• Business Ethernet connectivity services
• Multi-site enterprise connectivity architectures
• Cloud access and transport infrastructure deployments
• Telecommunications network expansion initiatives

• Layer 2 Premium software entitlement
• Consumption-based licensing architecture
• Designed for Cisco ASR 9000 Series platforms
• Supports advanced Ethernet service capabilities
• Optimized for carrier Ethernet deployments
• Enables scalable Layer 2 transport services
• Compatible with Cisco IOS XR operating environments
• Supports phased infrastructure expansion strategies
• Facilitates network modernization initiatives
• Aligns software investments with business growth
• Supports metro Ethernet network architectures
• Enhances deployment flexibility across eligible platforms
• Simplifies service activation and capacity planning
• Designed for high-availability networking environments
• Supports long-term infrastructure lifecycle management

• Brand: Cisco
• Part Number: A9K-8PT-CM-SEL2P
• Product Type: Software License
• License Category: Layer 2 Premium (L2P)
• Licensing Model: Consumption Model (CM)
• License Scope: 8 Ports
• Platform Compatibility: Cisco ASR 9000 Series
• Operating System Compatibility: Cisco IOS XR
• Deployment Method: Electronic Software Entitlement
• Application Area: Layer 2 and Carrier Ethernet Services

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations choose the Cisco A9K-8PT-CM-SEL2P when they need advanced Layer 2 and Ethernet service capabilities without committing to larger licensing allocations before network demand requires them. The 8-port consumption model offers a practical balance between functionality and investment efficiency, making it suitable for gradual service expansion and strategic infrastructure growth. Compared with broader licensing tiers, it provides greater procurement flexibility, improved cost control, and a more efficient path to activating carrier Ethernet services. For telecom operators, managed service providers, and enterprises modernizing transport networks, this license supports scalable deployment, protects ASR 9000 investments, and creates a future-ready foundation for expanding connectivity, cloud access, and digital business services.