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- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Model or Part: A9K-CGN-LIC-5M
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Overview
The Cisco A9K-CGN-LIC-5M is a software license that enables advanced carrier grade NAT (CGN) capabilities on Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers. Designed for high-density broadband aggregation, this license unlocks five megabits per second of NAT throughput, allowing service providers to efficiently manage large pools of IPv4 addresses while delivering reliable, high-performance connectivity to end users.
Key Features
- Enables carrier grade NAT functionality on ASR 9000 platforms
- Supports up to five megabits per second of NAT processing capacity
- Seamless integration with existing Cisco IOS XR software
- Scalable solution that can be combined with additional licenses for higher capacity
- Provides detailed logging and monitoring for NAT sessions
- Optimized for low latency and high reliability in carrier environments
Technical Specifications
- License Type: Permanent software license
- Supported Platforms: Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers (A9K series)
- Throughput: 5 Mbps of NAT processing
- Session Capacity: Up to 1 million concurrent NAT sessions per megabit
- Software Compatibility: Cisco IOS XR Release 5.0 and later
- Activation Method: License activation via Cisco Smart Software Manager
Applications
The A9K-CGN-LIC-5M license is ideal for service providers and large enterprises that need to extend IPv4 address availability while maintaining high performance. Typical use cases include:
- Broadband access aggregation for residential and business customers
- Mobile backhaul networks requiring NAT translation for legacy devices
- Enterprise data center interconnects where address translation is required
- Transit providers offering NAT services to downstream customers
- Any scenario where efficient IPv4 address utilization and reliable NAT performance are critical
By adding the Cisco A9K-CGN-LIC-5M license, operators can maximize network efficiency, reduce address scarcity issues, and deliver a seamless experience to end users without compromising on speed or reliability.