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Cisco Catalyst 8000V Router (Autonomous Mode)
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| CPU | 2 Cores | 4 Cores | 6 Cores | 8 Cores |
| Memory | 8GB | 8GB | 16GB | 16GB |
| Software Package | DNA Essentials DNA Advantage DNA Premier |
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| System Reserved Interfaces | GigabitEthernet 1 (Management) GigabitEthernet 2 (WAN/SSH) |
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| Available License Type | BYOL |
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| Access Methods | SSH (CLI)
HTTPS (Web Console) |
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| Image Version | See Available Image Versions | |||
| Restricted CLI Commands | None | |||
| Deployment Option | Single Redundant |
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Cisco Catalyst 8000V Router (Controller Mode)
| Small | Medium | Large | Extra-Large | |
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| CPU | 2 Cores | 4 Cores | 6 Cores | 8 Cores |
| Memory | 8GB | 8GB | 16GB | 16GB |
| Software Package | DNA Essentials DNA Advantage DNA Premier |
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| System Reserved Interfaces | GigabitEthernet 1 (Management) GigabitEthernet 2 (WAN/SSH) |
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| Available License Type | BYOL |
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| Access Methods | HTTPS (Web Console) vManage |
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| Image Version | See Available Image Versions | |||
| Restricted CLI Commands | None | |||
| Deployment Option | Single Redundant |
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Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (Self-Configured)
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| CPU | 2 Cores | 4 Cores | 8 Cores |
| Memory | 4GB | 8GB | 16GB |
| Software Package | ASAv10 | ASAv10 ASAv30 |
ASAv10 |
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Virtual Data Interfaces |
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| System Reserved Interfaces | Management 0/0 (MGMT) GigabitEthernet 0/1 (WAN) |
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| Available License Type | BYOL |
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| Access Methods | SSH (CLI)
HTTPS (Web Console) |
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| Image Version | See Available Image Versions | ||
| Restricted CLI Commands | None (self-configured) | ||
| Deployment Option | Single Redundant |
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Cisco Threat Defense Virtual (Formerly FTDv/NGFWv) (Self-Configured)
| Small | Medium | Large | |
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| CPU | 4 Cores | 8 Cores | 12 Cores |
| Memory | 8GB | 16GB | 24GB |
| Software Package | FTDv5 FTDv10 FTDv20 |
FTDv30 |
FTDv50 |
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Virtual Data Interfaces |
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| System Reserved Interfaces | Web-based Management (FMC, FDM or CDO) |
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| Available License Type | BYOL |
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| Access Methods | SSH (CLI)
HTTPS (Web Console) |
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| Image Version | See Available Image Versions | ||
| Restricted CLI Commands | None (self-configured) | ||
| Deployment Option | Single Redundant |
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Cisco Cloud Service Router (CSR) 1000V SD-WAN
| Small | Medium | Large | |
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| CPU | 2 Cores | 4 Cores | 6 Cores |
| Memory | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
| Software Package | DNA Essentials DNA Advantage DNA Premier |
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| System Reserved Interfaces | GigabitEthernet 1 (Management) GigabitEthernet 2 (WAN/SSH) GigabitEthernet 3 (NSP/BYOC) |
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| Available License Type | BYOL |
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| Access Methods | SSH (CLI)
HTTPS (Web Console) |
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| Image Version | See Available Image Versions | ||
| Restricted CLI Commands | None (self-configured) | ||
| Deployment Option | Single Redundant |
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End of Sale VNFs
Cisco Cloud Service Router (CSR) 1000V
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For information about different device management options, see Equinix-Configured Devices vs Self-Configured Devices.
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For information about device restrictions for Equinix-configured CSR 1000V VNFs, see Cisco CSR 1000V Limitations (Equinix-Configured).
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Cisco CSR 1000v Series, Cisco IOS XE Gibraltar 16.12.x Release Notes.
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Cisco CSR 1000V Series, Cisco IOS XE Amsterdam 17.3.x Release Notes.
Equinix ended its sale of Cisco Cloud Services Router (CSR) 1000V (both Equinix-Configured and Self-Configured options) in December 2022. This is aligned with Cisco’s End-of-Sales of CSR1000V on December 16, 2022.
We have ended sale of all Equinix-Configured options on Network Edge, which includes CSR1000V Equinix-Configured device. We also announced end for support of the Equinix-configured option on Network Edge. (Month-to-Month term support ends on March 31, 2024. For term-based orders, support ends on Order expiration after March 31, 2024).
With the End of Sale of the CSR1000V offering, Equinix will not auto-renew the term-based Order for Equinix-Configured devices.
For the Cisco CSR1000V Self-configured option, no new CSR1000V virtual devices are available for provisioning after February 28, 2023. Equinix continues to support Self-configured virtual devices running on Network Edge. Equinix will also auto-renew the term-based Order for Self-configured devices. You responsible for obtaining a proper support contract from Cisco on the existing CSR1000V IOS-XE image. Equinix is not responsible for any issues or defect associated with Cisco CSR1000V IOS-XE image, and Cisco CSR1000V IOS-XE image End-of-Life and End-of-Sale Notices are available here.
Cisco CSR1000V License and Feature Information
| License Type | Area | IP-Base Features |
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| IP-Base | Basic Networking | BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System (IS-IS), IPv6, GRE, VRF-Lite, NTP, QoS, BFD, and CLNS |
| Multicast | Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) and Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM) | |
| Deployment Option | HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP | |
| Addressing | 802.1Q VLAN, EVC, NAT, DHCP, and DNS | |
| Basic Security | ACL, AAA, RADIUS, and TACACS+ | |
| Management | Cisco IOS XE CLI, SSH, Flexible NetFlow, SNMP, EEM, and NETCONF | |
| Security (in addition to IP-Base license) |
Advanced Security | ZBFW, IPsec VPN, Easy VPN, DMVPN, FlexVPN, and GetVPN Box-to-box high-availability for ZBFW and NAT |
| App-X (in addition to IP-Base license) |
Advanced Networking | Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol Version 3 (L2TPv3), MPLS, VRF, and VXLAN |
| Application Experience | WCCPv2, AppXNAV, Network-Based Application Recognition Version 2 (NBAR2), AVC, and IP SLA | |
| Hybrid Cloud Connectivity | LISP, OTV, VPLS, and EoMPLS | |
| Subscriber Management | PTA, LNS, and ISG | |
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AX |
All Features Supported | |
Cisco CSR 1000V IP-BASE (Equinix-Configured)
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| CPU | 2 Cores | 4 Cores | 6 Cores |
| Memory | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
| Software Package | IP-Base | ||
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| System Reserved Interfaces | GigabitEthernet 1 (Management) GigabitEthernet 2 (WAN/SSH) GigabitEthernet 3 (NSP) |
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| Available License Type | BYOL Subscription |
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| Access Methods | SSH (CLI)
HTTPS (Web Console) |
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| Equinix-Certified Version | See Available Image Versions | ||
| Restricted CLI Commands | See list of restricted commands | ||
| Deployment Option | Single Redundant |
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Cisco CSR 1000V IP-BASE (Self-Configured)
| Small | Medium | Large | |
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| CPU | 2 Cores | 4 Cores | 6 Cores |
| Memory | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
| Software Package | IP-Base | ||
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Virtual Data Interfaces |
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| System Reserved Interfaces | GigabitEthernet 1 (Management) GigabitEthernet 2 (WAN/SSH) |
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| Available License Type | BYOL |
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| Access Methods | SSH (CLI)
HTTPS (Web Console) |
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| Equinix-Certified Version | See Available Image Versions | ||
| Restricted CLI Commands | None (self-configured) | ||
| Deployment Option | Single Redundant |
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Cisco CSR 1000V Security (Equinix-Configured)
| Small | Medium | Large | |
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| CPU | 2 Cores | 4 Cores | 6 Cores |
| Memory | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
| Software Package | Security | ||
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Virtual Data Interfaces |
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| System Reserved Interfaces | GigabitEthernet 1 (Management) GigabitEthernet 2 (WAN/SSH) GigabitEthernet 3 (NSP) |
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| Available License Type | BYOL Subscription |
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| Access Methods | SSH (CLI)
HTTPS (Web Console) |
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| Equinix-Certified Version | See Available Image Versions | ||
| Restricted CLI Commands | See list of restricted commands | ||
| Deployment Option | Single Redundant |
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Cisco CSR 1000V Security (Self-Configured)
| Small | Medium | Large | |
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| CPU | 2 Cores | 4 Cores | 6 Cores |
| Memory | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
| Software Package | Security | ||
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Virtual Data Interfaces |
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| System Reserved Interfaces | GigabitEthernet 1 (Management) GigabitEthernet 2 (WAN/SSH) |
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| Available License Type | BYOL |
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| Access Methods | SSH (CLI)
HTTPS (Web Console) |
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| Image Version | See Available Image Versions | ||
| Restricted CLI Commands | None (self-configured) | ||
| Deployment Option | Single Redundant |
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Cisco CSR 1000V AppX (Equinix-Configured)
| Small | Medium | Large | |
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| CPU | 2 Cores | 4 Cores | 6 Cores |
| Memory | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
| Software Package | AppX | ||
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Virtual Data Interfaces |
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| System Reserved Interfaces | GigabitEthernet 1 (Management) GigabitEthernet 2 (WAN/SSH) GigabitEthernet 3 (NSP) |
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| Available License Type | BYOL Subscription |
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| Access Methods | SSH (CLI)
HTTPS (Web Console) |
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| Image Version | See Available Image Versions | ||
| Restricted CLI Commands | See list of restricted commands | ||
| Deployment Option | Single Redundant |
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Cisco CSR 1000V AppX (Self-Configured)
| Small | Medium | Large | |
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| CPU | 2 Cores | 4 Cores | 6 Cores |
| Memory | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
| Software Package | AppX | ||
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Virtual Data Interfaces |
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| System Reserved Interfaces | GigabitEthernet 1 (Management) GigabitEthernet 2 (WAN/SSH) |
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| Available License Type | BYOL |
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| Access Methods | SSH (CLI)
HTTPS (Web Console) |
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| Image Version | See Available Image Versions | ||
| Restricted CLI Commands | None (self-configured) | ||
| Deployment Option | Single Redundant |
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Cisco CSR 1000V AX (Equinix-Configured)
| Small | Medium | Large | |
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| CPU | 2 Cores | 4 Cores | 6 Cores |
| Memory | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
| Software Package | AX | ||
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Virtual Data Interfaces |
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| System Reserved Interfaces | GigabitEthernet 1 (Management) GigabitEthernet 2 (WAN/SSH) GigabitEthernet 3 (NSP) |
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| Available License Type | BYOL Subscription |
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| Access Methods | SSH (CLI)
HTTPS (Web Console) |
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| Image Version | See Available Image Versions | ||
| Restricted CLI Commands | See list of restricted commands | ||
| Deployment Option | Single Redundant |
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Cisco CSR 1000V AX (Self-Configured)
| Small | Medium | Large | |
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| CPU | 2 Cores | 4 Cores | 6 Cores |
| Memory | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
| Software Package | AX | ||
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Virtual Data Interfaces |
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| System Reserved Interfaces | GigabitEthernet 1 (Management) GigabitEthernet 2 (WAN/SSH) |
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| Available License Type | BYOL |
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| Access Methods | SSH (CLI)
HTTPS (Web Console) |
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| Image Version | See Available Image Versions | ||
| Restricted CLI Commands | None (self-configured) | ||
| Deployment Option | Single Redundant |
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