Licensing
The following table details the licensing types available on Network Edge for Cisco VNFs.
| VNF Type | BYOL | Subscription |
|---|---|---|
| Catalyst 8000V Autonomous Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Catalyst 8000V SD-WAN | Yes | No |
| ASAv Firewall | Yes | No |
| FTD Virtual | Yes | No |
Cisco Catalyst 8000V (Autonomous Mode) Subscription Licensing Video
For Catalyst 8000V Autonomous mode, both Bring Your Own License (BYOL) and Subscription options are supported. The BYOL option requires a valid license. You are responsible for purchasing and managing your own licenses from Cisco or their partners or resellers.
Support
The following table indicates support responsibility for Equinix and Cisco for your Cisco VNF.
| License Type | Equinix | Cisco |
|---|---|---|
| BYOL | Equinix supports Network Edge infrastructure specific topics, including VNF operation, license registration, connectivity issues, Network Edge service issues, etc. | Support needs to be purchased from your Cisco reseller along with the license. Contact Cisco directly for support. |
| Subscription | Equinix supports Network Edge infrastructure specific topics, including VNF operation, license registration, connectivity issues, Network Edge service issues, etc. | Open a Cisco TAC case in the Network Edge portal ONLY for IOX-XE related issues or configuration questions. Work directly with Cisco TAC without Equinix engagement. |
For the BYOL option, you are responsible for obtaining Cisco support from Cisco or their partners. Contact a Cisco sales representative or partner to purchase a license and support contract. The subscription option for Catalyst 8000V autonomous mode allows you to open a Cisco TAC case through the Network Edge portal.
Important: The Catalyst 8000V Autonomous mode subscription option allows you to troubleshoot Cisco 8000V software or configuration issues with Cisco Technical Assistant Center (TAC). In order to do so, Equinix opens a TAC case for you, then you engage with Cisco TAC directly. If this is an Equinix Network Edge infrastructure-related issues, then Equinix will engage in the troubleshooting. Equinix will not engage in Cisco 8000V software or configuration issues and troubleshooting.
Cisco Catalyst 8000V Router (Autonomous Mode)
| Small | Medium | Large | XL | XXL | |
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| CPU | 2 Cores | 4 Cores | 6 Cores | 8 Cores | 16 Cores |
| Memory | 8GB | 8GB | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB |
| Software Package (BYOL) | DNA Essentials, DNA Advantage, DNA Premier | ||||
| Software Package (Subscription) | DNA Essentials, DNA Advantage | ||||
| Speed Tier (BYOL) | T0, T1, T2, T3 | ||||
| Speed Tier (Subscription) | T2 | T2 and T3 | |||
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| System Reserved Interfaces | GigabitEthernet 1 (Management) GigabitEthernet 2 (WAN/SSH) |
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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 | None | ||||
| Deployment Option | Single Redundant |
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Cisco Catalyst 8000V Router (Controller Mode)
| Small | Medium | Large | XL | XXL | |
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| CPU | 2 Cores | 4 Cores | 6 Cores | 8 Cores | 16 Cores |
| Memory | 8GB | 8GB | 16GB | 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)
| Small | Medium | Large | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 2 Cores | 4 Cores | 8 Cores |
| Memory | 4GB | 8GB | 16GB |
| Software Package | ASAv10 | ASAv10 ASAv30 |
ASAv10 |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 4 Cores | 8 Cores | 12 Cores |
| Memory | 8GB | 16GB | 24GB |
| Software Package | FTDv5 FTDv10 FTDv20 |
FTDv30 | FTDv50 |
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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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End of Sale VNFs
Cisco Cloud Service Router (CSR) 1000V SD-WAN
While new Cisco CSR 1000V SD-WANs are no longer available on the Network Edge portal, exceptions can be made for business continuity customers. Open a Support case to be white-listed.
| Small | Medium | Large | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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 of support of the Equinix-configured option on Network Edge. (Month-to-Month term support ends on June 30, 2024. For term-based orders, support ends on Order expiration after June 30, 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 are 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| AX | All Features Supported | |
Cisco CSR 1000V IP-BASE (Equinix-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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| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 2 Cores | 4 Cores | 6 Cores |
| Memory | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
| Software Package | IP-Base | ||
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Virtual Data Interfaces Supported (Default/Max) |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 2 Cores | 4 Cores | 6 Cores |
| Memory | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
| Software Package | Security | ||
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Virtual Data Interfaces Supported (Default/Max) |
10 / 24 | ||
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 2 Cores | 4 Cores | 6 Cores |
| Memory | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
| Software Package | Security | ||
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Virtual Data Interfaces Supported (Default/Max) |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 2 Cores | 4 Cores | 6 Cores |
| Memory | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
| Software Package | AppX | ||
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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 Supported (Default/Max) |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 2 Cores | 4 Cores | 6 Cores |
| Memory | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
| Software Package | AX | ||
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Virtual Data Interfaces Supported (Default/Max) |
10 / 24 | ||
| 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 Supported (Default/Max) |
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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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