Cisco Cloud Services Router 1000v (CSR 1000v) uses a software-based licensing model to control throughput and feature sets. This guide covers the two primary licensing methods: and Smart Licensing . 1. Choosing Your License Type
The primary driver of CSR 1000v licensing is —the total amount of traffic the router can process in both directions. Cisco offers three main performance tiers. cisco csr 1000v license
Adds cryptographic and firewall features. Required for: Cisco Cloud Services Router 1000v (CSR 1000v) uses
| License Tier | Aggregate Throughput | Best For | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Not commonly used | Specialized mobile gateway functions (rare) | | CSR-1000v 10M | 10 Mbps | Branch offices, low-bandwidth IoT, lab environments | | CSR-1000v 100M | 100 Mbps | Small to medium branches, VPN concentrators | | CSR-1000v 250M | 250 Mbps | Larger branches, regional aggregation | | CSR-1000v 500M | 500 Mbps | Enterprise edge, cloud interconnect | | CSR-1000v 1G | 1 Gbps | Data center edge, high-performance cloud gateway | | CSR-1000v 2.5G | 2.5 Gbps | Large enterprises, SD-WAN fabrics | | CSR-1000v 5G+ | 5 Gbps+ (vCPU dependent) | Service provider edges, heavy encryption workloads | Choosing Your License Type The primary driver of