Cisco NCS 5501 IOS XR 24.4 Image for R-PHY Aggregation
This Cisco IOS XR 24.4 software subscription provides essential image aggregation capabilities for your NCS 5501 platform, ensuring continued operation and feature access.
- Subscription Term: Access to the latest IOS XR 24.4 image for your Cisco NCS 5501 platform, billed on a recurring subscription basis.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks specific R-PHY aggregation functionalities and ensures your network hardware operates with the intended software.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains your network infrastructure in a compliant state with vendor-supported software versions.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees access to necessary software updates and patches for uninterrupted network performance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a software subscription for the Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5501 platform, specifically providing the IOS XR 24.4 image for R-PHY aggregation. It ensures your network devices are running the correct, licensed software version, enabling critical aggregation functions and maintaining vendor support.
IT Managers and Network Engineers in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this subscription to manage their network infrastructure. It is essential for businesses that rely on Cisco's routing and aggregation hardware for their core network operations, ensuring compliance and access to necessary software features without the overhead of direct vendor licensing management.
- Platform Specific Software: Tailored IOS XR 24.4 image designed for the Cisco NCS 5501.
- R-PHY Aggregation Support: Enables key functionalities for Remote PHY (R-PHY) aggregation deployments.
- Subscription Billing: Recurring subscription model for predictable budgeting and continuous access.
- Compliance and Support: Ensures your network runs on a licensed and supported software version.
- Operational Efficiency: Simplifies software management and access for network devices.
This subscription is the ideal solution for businesses needing to maintain their Cisco NCS 5501 network with the latest supported software image.
What This Enables
Enable R-PHY Aggregation Features
Enable teams to deploy and manage Remote PHY (R-PHY) aggregation services using the Cisco NCS 5501. This subscription ensures the necessary software image is licensed and available for critical network functions.
Service provider network core, Cable operator infrastructure, Telecommunications network edge, Broadband service delivery
Maintain Software Compliance
Streamline the process of maintaining software compliance for your Cisco network hardware. This subscription provides the licensed IOS XR 24.4 image, preventing issues with vendor support and regulatory requirements.
Internal IT infrastructure, Business critical network operations, IT asset management, Network hardware lifecycle
Ensure Network Operational Continuity
Automate access to essential software updates and patches for your Cisco NCS 5501 platform. This ensures your network aggregation functions remain operational and secure without manual license procurement complexities.
Business continuity planning, Network uptime assurance, IT operations management, High-availability network deployments
Key Features
Cisco IOS XR 24.4 Image
Provides the specific, licensed operating system version required for the Cisco NCS 5501 platform, ensuring compatibility and functionality.
R-PHY Aggregation Support
Unlocks and supports the critical aggregation capabilities needed for Remote PHY deployments, essential for modern broadband networks.
Subscription Billing
Offers a predictable, recurring cost model for software access, simplifying budgeting and ensuring continuous entitlement.
Vendor Compliance
Ensures your network hardware is running on a legitimate, vendor-supported software version, avoiding compliance issues and maintaining support eligibility.
Platform Specific
Designed exclusively for the Cisco NCS 5501, guaranteeing optimal performance and integration with your existing hardware.
Industry Applications
Telecommunications & Logistics
Essential for cable operators and telecommunications providers deploying R-PHY technology to aggregate broadband signals efficiently and reliably.
Finance & Insurance
Supports the high-performance, reliable network infrastructure required for secure data transmission and trading operations within financial institutions.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Enables robust network connectivity for industrial control systems and data aggregation in manufacturing environments where uptime is critical.
Government & Public Sector
Provides secure and compliant network solutions for government agencies requiring stable and supported infrastructure for public services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco IOS XR?
Cisco IOS XR is a modular, distributed, and open network operating system designed for high-end Cisco routing and switching platforms. It provides advanced features, stability, and programmability for complex network environments.
What does R-PHY aggregation mean?
R-PHY (Remote PHY) is a technology that moves the PHY layer of a cable access network closer to the subscriber. Aggregation in this context refers to the process of combining multiple R-PHY device signals onto a single network path, typically handled by devices like the Cisco NCS 5501.
How is this licensed?
This is a subscription-based license. You pay a recurring fee to use the specified Cisco IOS XR 24.4 image for your NCS 5501 platform for the duration of the subscription term.
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.