Cisco NCS 1K4 IOS-XR Software Release 7.5.2 RTU OpenROADM License
This Cisco NCS 1K4 IOS-XR Software Release 7.5.2 RTU OpenROADM license subscription provides essential software capabilities for your network routing platform.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to Cisco IOS-XR Release 7.5.2 for NCS 1K4 platforms.
- Feature Access: Unlocks specific routing features and operational capabilities defined by the OpenROADM entitlement.
- Compliance: Ensures your network operates with a fully licensed and supported software version.
- Continued Operation: Guarantees access to software updates and critical security patches for the licensed term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 1K4 platform software license subscription for IOS-XR Release 7.5.2, specifically enabling OpenROADM features. It provides the necessary entitlement to operate and manage advanced routing functions on compatible Cisco hardware.
IT Managers and Network Professionals in mid-market organizations utilize this license to ensure their core routing infrastructure is compliant, secure, and equipped with the latest supported software features. It integrates directly into the Cisco NCS 1K4 hardware, forming the operational backbone of their network.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for the Cisco NCS 1K4 series hardware.
- IOS-XR 7.5.2: Provides access to the features and stability of this specific Cisco IOS-XR release.
- OpenROADM Enablement: Unlocks capabilities related to the OpenROADM framework for flexible network programmability.
- Subscription Billing: Offers predictable operational expenses through a recurring subscription model.
- Software Updates: Includes access to software updates and maintenance releases during the subscription term.
This Cisco software license subscription is ideal for mid-market businesses needing to maintain compliant and feature-rich routing platforms without the overhead of perpetual license management.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Routing Features
Enable teams to deploy and manage sophisticated routing policies and traffic engineering capabilities. Streamline network configuration and optimization for critical business traffic flows.
data center networking, service provider edge, enterprise WAN, network function virtualization, high-performance routing
Ensure Software Compliance and Support
Streamline the process of maintaining software license compliance across your network infrastructure. Automate the tracking and renewal of software subscriptions to avoid operational disruptions.
regulated industries, multi-site deployments, IT asset management, network lifecycle management, operational efficiency
Access Latest IOS-XR Release
Enable teams to benefit from the performance enhancements and security patches included in Cisco IOS-XR Release 7.5.2. Automate the deployment of updated software to maintain a secure and efficient network.
network modernization, performance optimization, security hardening, infrastructure upgrades, proactive maintenance
Key Features
Cisco IOS-XR 7.5.2
Access to a stable and feature-rich operating system for your Cisco NCS 1K4 routers.
OpenROADM Entitlement
Unlocks specific functionalities for advanced network programmability and automation.
Subscription Billing
Provides predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software updates.
Platform Specific License
Ensures compatibility and optimal performance for your Cisco NCS 1K4 hardware.
Software Updates and Patches
Maintains security posture and operational integrity through regular software maintenance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and high transaction volumes, making licensed and supported routing software essential for compliance and uptime.
Telecommunications & Networking
Service providers and large enterprises rely on advanced routing platforms like the NCS 1K4 for core network functions, demanding specific software features and programmability enabled by licenses like OpenROADM.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust and secure networks to manage patient data and critical operations, necessitating licensed software for compliance with regulations like HIPAA and ensuring continuous service availability.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require stable and predictable network performance for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, benefiting from licensed software that ensures consistent functionality and security.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco NCS 1K4 IOS-XR SW RELEASE RTU license?
This is a Right-to-Use (RTU) software license subscription for Cisco's Network Convergence System (NCS) 1K4 platform, enabling specific features within the IOS-XR operating system, particularly related to OpenROADM.
What does 'OpenROADM-E-DELIVERY' mean?
This indicates the license is for the OpenROADM (Open ROADM) initiative, which focuses on open, programmable, and automated optical networks, and that the delivery is electronic.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay recurring fees for the right to use the software for a defined term, typically including access to updates and support.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.