Cisco NCS 5501 IOS XR 25.2 Image for R-PHY Aggregation
This Cisco IOS XR 25.2 software image enables advanced R-PHY aggregation features for your NCS 5501 platform, ensuring critical network functionality and compliance.
- Platform Support: Entitlement to run the specified IOS XR 25.2 image on Cisco NCS 5501 hardware.
- Feature Unlock: Access to R-PHY aggregation capabilities for enhanced network service delivery.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network infrastructure operates with the latest approved software version.
- Subscription Billing: Continuous access to software features and updates under a subscription model.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a platform software license for Cisco's Network Convergence System (NCS) 5501 routers, specifically providing the IOS XR 25.2 operating system image tailored for Radio-over-Fiber (R-PHY) aggregation deployments. It unlocks advanced features and ensures the router is running a compliant and supported software version for its intended network functions.
IT Managers and Network Professionals in mid-market organizations utilize this software to enable specific R-PHY aggregation capabilities on their Cisco NCS 5501 hardware. It is essential for maintaining network performance, ensuring feature parity, and adhering to software support lifecycles within their own operational network infrastructure.
- R-PHY Aggregation: Enables specialized features for aggregating R-PHY services.
- IOS XR 25.2: Provides the specific operating system version with its associated features and stability.
- NCS 5501 Platform: Designed and validated for operation on the Cisco NCS 5501 router model.
- Subscription Model: Offers ongoing access to software features and potential updates.
- Network Compliance: Ensures the device runs on a supported and licensed software image.
This Cisco IOS XR software subscription is ideal for mid-market organizations needing specific R-PHY aggregation capabilities on their NCS 5501 routers.
What This Enables
Enable R-PHY Aggregation Features
Enable teams to deploy and manage advanced R-PHY aggregation services on their Cisco NCS 5501 routers. Streamline the integration of R-PHY services into the core network infrastructure.
telecom infrastructure, service provider edge, network aggregation, fixed-mobile convergence
Maintain Software Compliance
Streamline software licensing to ensure all Cisco NCS 5501 devices are running a fully licensed and supported IOS XR version. Automate compliance checks and avoid operational disruptions due to licensing lapses.
network operations, IT asset management, infrastructure lifecycle management, regulatory adherence
Support Network Service Expansion
Automate the enablement of new network services requiring R-PHY aggregation capabilities. Provide IT professionals with the necessary software features to support evolving business demands.
network service deployment, infrastructure upgrades, technology adoption, business growth enablement
Key Features
Cisco IOS XR 25.2
Provides a stable and feature-rich operating system for your Cisco NCS 5501 router, ensuring reliable network operations.
R-PHY Aggregation Support
Unlocks specialized capabilities required for aggregating Radio-over-Fiber services, enhancing your network's service delivery potential.
NCS 5501 Platform Specific
Optimized and validated for deployment on the Cisco NCS 5501 hardware, ensuring compatibility and performance.
Subscription Licensing
Offers continuous access to software features and updates under a predictable billing model, simplifying IT budget management.
Software Compliance
Ensures your network infrastructure operates with a legitimate and supported software image, mitigating compliance risks.
Industry Applications
Telecommunications & Networking
Essential for service providers and large enterprises deploying advanced R-PHY aggregation for their network infrastructure and service delivery.
Media & Entertainment
Supports the high-bandwidth and low-latency requirements for delivering advanced media services that may utilize R-PHY technology.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Enables robust and reliable network connectivity for industrial IoT and operational technology deployments that require specialized aggregation.
Finance & Insurance
Supports the critical need for high availability and secure network infrastructure for financial transactions and data processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R-PHY aggregation?
R-PHY (Radio-over-Fiber) aggregation is a technology that allows for the consolidation of radio access network traffic over fiber optic infrastructure. This software image enables Cisco NCS 5501 routers to perform this aggregation function.
What is Cisco IOS XR?
Cisco IOS XR is a modular, network operating system designed for high-end Cisco routing platforms. It provides advanced features, stability, and programmability for complex network environments.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This product is offered as a subscription, providing ongoing access to the software features and updates 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.