Cisco Firepower 9300 Carrier License 5Y Subscription
The Cisco Firepower 9300 Carrier License is a mandatory 5-year subscription component for organizations deploying Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) on the Firepower 9300 security platform. This carrier license enables critical threat protection capabilities, including advanced malware defense, intrusion prevention, and application visibility across your enterprise network. Designed for carriers and large-scale deployments, this subscription ensures continuous security updates and compliance with Cisco's licensing requirements for FTD implementations.
Whether you're protecting multi-tenant environments or managing complex network infrastructures, the Firepower 9300 Carrier License provides the foundational licensing layer required to activate and maintain your security appliance throughout its operational lifecycle.
Key Features
- 5-year subscription validity period for uninterrupted security coverage
- Required component for Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) deployments
- Enables advanced threat protection and malware defense capabilities
- Supports multi-tenant carrier and service provider environments
- Includes continuous security updates and threat intelligence feeds
- Compliance-ready licensing for enterprise and carrier-grade deployments
- Seamless integration with Cisco Firepower 9300 appliances
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems |
| Product Type |
Carrier License Subscription |
| License Duration |
5 Years |
| Platform Compatibility |
Cisco Firepower 9300 |
| Deployment Model |
Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) |
| License Scope |
Carrier/Multi-tenant |
| Part Number |
FPR9K-FTD-CAR-5Y |
| Licensing Requirement |
Mandatory for FTD activation |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco Firepower 9300 Carrier License used for?
The Firepower 9300 Carrier License is a required subscription component that activates Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) capabilities on the Cisco Firepower 9300 security appliance. It enables threat protection, malware defense, and intrusion prevention for enterprise and carrier deployments.
Is the Firepower 9300 Carrier License mandatory?
Yes, according to Cisco's ordering guide, the FTD Carrier License is a required component for all Firepower Threat Defense deployments on the Firepower 9300 platform. Without this license, FTD functionality cannot be activated.
How long is the Firepower 9300 Carrier License valid?
This subscription provides 5 years of continuous licensing coverage. After the 5-year period expires, renewal is required to maintain active threat protection and security updates.
Can the Firepower 9300 Carrier License be used for multi-tenant environments?
Yes, the Carrier License is specifically designed for multi-tenant carrier and service provider environments, enabling secure isolation and threat defense across multiple customer deployments on a single Firepower 9300 appliance.
