Cisco CSR 1000v Series Software Configuration Manual page 17

Cisco CSR 1000v Series Cloud Services Router
Overview
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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.
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
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