Cisco CSR 1000v Series, Software Configuration Manual

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Cisco CSR 1000v Series Cloud Services Router
Overview
• Introduction, page 5
• Virtual Machine Requirements, page 7
• Cisco Software Licensing (CSL), page 27
• Cisco Smart Licensing, page 35
• Differences Between Cisco CSR 1000v Series and ASR 1000 Series, page 35
• Supported Cisco IOS XE Technologies, page 37
• Management Support, page 48
• Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Products, page 50
• Finding Support Information for Platforms and Cisco Software Images, page 51
Introduction
Virtual Router
The Cisco CSR 1000v Cloud Services Router provides a cloud-based virtual router deployed on a virtual
machine (VM) instance on x86 server hardware. It supports a subset of Cisco IOS XE software features and
technologies, providing Cisco IOS XE security and switching features on a virtualization platform.
When the Cisco CSR 1000v is deployed on a VM, the Cisco IOS XE software functions just as if it were
deployed on a traditional Cisco hardware platform.
Features
The Cisco CSR 1000v includes a virtual Route Processor and a virtual Forwarding Processor (FP) as part of
its architecture. It supports a subset of Cisco IOS XE software features and technologies.
The Cisco CSR 1000v can provide secure connectivity from an enterprise location, such as a branch office
or data center, to the public or private cloud.
Cisco CSR 1000v Series Cloud Services Router Software Configuration Guide
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