Cisco NCS 5501 IOS XR 25.3 K9 Image for R-PHY Aggregation
This Cisco IOS XR software subscription provides essential R-PHY aggregation capabilities for your Cisco NCS 5501 platform, ensuring continued operation and feature access.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to Cisco IOS XR 25.3 K9 image.
- Platform Support: Enables advanced features on the Cisco NCS 5501 router.
- Key Value: Ensures network compliance and unlocks critical R-PHY aggregation functionalities.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees access to necessary software for ongoing network operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription for the Cisco NCS 5501 router, specifically the IOS XR 25.3 K9 image tailored for R-PHY aggregation. It provides the necessary licensing to enable advanced functionalities and ensure compliance for your network infrastructure.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this subscription to maintain and enhance their network edge aggregation capabilities. It integrates directly with the Cisco NCS 5501 hardware, forming a critical component of their core networking infrastructure.
- R-PHY Aggregation: Unlocks specialized features for Remote PHY (R-PHY) aggregation.
- IOS XR 25.3: Provides access to a specific, stable version of Cisco's advanced network operating system.
- NCS 5501 Platform: Tailored for deployment on the Cisco Network Convergence System 5501 series routers.
- Subscription Billing: Offers flexible, recurring access to software features and updates.
- Compliance and Support: Ensures your network operates within Cisco's supported software versions.
This Cisco IOS XR subscription is ideal for businesses needing reliable R-PHY aggregation on their NCS 5501 routers, ensuring operational continuity and feature access.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced R-PHY Aggregation Features
Enable teams to deploy and manage advanced Remote PHY (R-PHY) aggregation services. Streamline network edge operations by ensuring the NCS 5501 platform has the necessary software capabilities for current and future service delivery.
Service provider edge, network aggregation points, telecommunications infrastructure, data center interconnect
Maintain Network Compliance and Support
Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring your Cisco NCS 5501 routers are running a supported IOS XR version. Automate the process of maintaining software entitlements, avoiding potential security risks and operational disruptions associated with outdated software.
Regulated industries, IT asset management, network lifecycle management, operational risk mitigation
Ensure Operational Continuity
Automate the renewal of critical software access for your network infrastructure. Enable teams to focus on service delivery rather than license management, ensuring uninterrupted operation of essential network aggregation functions.
Business-critical networks, high-availability environments, IT operations continuity, service level agreement adherence
Key Features
Cisco IOS XR 25.3 K9 Image
Provides a stable and feature-rich network operating system for advanced aggregation tasks.
R-PHY Aggregation Support
Unlocks specialized functionalities required for modern cable and broadband network aggregation.
Subscription Licensing
Offers flexible, ongoing access to software features and updates, aligning costs with usage.
Cisco NCS 5501 Platform Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration and optimal performance with the specified Cisco hardware.
Compliance and Entitlement
Guarantees that your network operates on a fully licensed and supported Cisco software version.
Industry Applications
Telecommunications & Utilities
Essential for service providers deploying advanced broadband and cable network aggregation technologies like R-PHY to deliver high-speed internet and video services.
Media & Entertainment
Supports the high-bandwidth demands of content delivery networks and streaming services that rely on robust network aggregation at the edge.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Enables reliable network connectivity and data aggregation for industrial IoT (IIoT) applications and smart factory initiatives requiring edge processing.
Finance & Insurance
Supports secure and high-performance network aggregation for trading platforms and financial data distribution where low latency and reliability are critical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R-PHY aggregation?
R-PHY aggregation refers to the process of consolidating traffic from multiple Remote PHY (R-PHY) devices at the network edge. This is a key component in modernizing cable and broadband networks, enabling higher bandwidth and more efficient service delivery.
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, programmability, and stability required for large-scale and complex network deployments.
What does a subscription license mean for this software?
A subscription license means you pay for the right to use the software for a defined period, typically annually or multi-year. This model often includes access to software updates and support during the subscription term, providing predictable costs and continuous access to features.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.