Cisco CSR 1000V E-PAK 1 GBPS AX Package

Sustain business and data-center edge routing at up to 1 GBPS with the Cisco CSR 1000V E-PAK AX package. This capacity-tier license unlocks the CSR 1000V virtual router to deliver IOS XE routing, security, and QoS features in a virtual form factor, enabling migration of production workloads from physical platforms to virtualized infrastructure without sacrificing operational consistency. Use the 1 GBPS tier where aggregated WAN, internet breakout, or inter-data-center traffic requires gigabit-class routed capacity. Compared with lower tiers, the 1 GBPS license reduces the need for multiple instances or complex traffic-shedding policies and simplifies capacity planning. Deploy on VMware ESXi or KVM to keep the same configuration, monitoring, and change-control processes you use for physical routers. For procurement, the E-PAK AX package clarifies capacity entitlements and aligns virtual routing performance with predictable licensing and Cisco support pathways.