Cisco NCS 5501 IOS XR 6.6 Image for R-PHY Aggregation
This Cisco IOS XR subscription license unlocks advanced R-PHY aggregation capabilities for your NCS 5501 platform, ensuring continued operation and feature access.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to Cisco IOS XR 6.6 software for NCS 5501.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks specific functionalities for R-PHY aggregation and network management.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network operates with up-to-date, supported software versions.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees access to critical software features and ongoing vendor support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription license for the Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5501. It provides access to the IOS XR 6.6 operating system image specifically configured for Remote PHY (R-PHY) aggregation, enabling advanced features and ensuring your network hardware remains supported and compliant.
IT Managers and Network Professionals in mid-market organizations utilize this license to maintain and enhance their core network infrastructure. It fits within environments requiring high-performance data aggregation and management, ensuring critical network functions operate efficiently and securely.
- Subscription Licensing: Provides access to Cisco IOS XR 6.6 software on a recurring basis.
- R-PHY Aggregation: Enables specialized functionalities for Remote PHY deployments.
- Platform Specific: Designed exclusively for the Cisco NCS 5501 hardware platform.
- Software Updates: Grants entitlement to software updates and patches during the subscription term.
- Compliance and Support: Ensures the network operates on a vendor-supported and compliant software version.
This subscription license is ideal for mid-market organizations needing to maintain compliant and feature-rich network operations on their Cisco NCS 5501 hardware.
What This Enables
Unlock R-PHY Aggregation Features
Enable teams to deploy and manage advanced Remote PHY aggregation functionalities on their Cisco NCS 5501 platform. Streamline network operations by ensuring access to the latest software features and capabilities required for modern network architectures.
On-premises data centers, distributed network deployments, core network infrastructure, service provider edge networks
Ensure Software Compliance and Support
Automate compliance by running an officially supported Cisco IOS XR version on your NCS 5501 hardware. Protect against security risks and operational disruptions associated with end-of-life software by maintaining an active subscription.
Regulated business environments, IT infrastructure with strict security policies, networks requiring vendor support SLAs, long-term hardware deployments
Maintain Network Performance and Stability
Streamline network operations by ensuring your Cisco NCS 5501 runs on a stable and optimized IOS XR 6.6 image. Guarantee continued access to essential network services and features critical for business continuity and performance.
High-availability network environments, businesses with critical uptime requirements, performance-sensitive data aggregation points, core network aggregation hubs
Key Features
Cisco IOS XR 6.6 Operating System
Provides a modern, modular, and programmable network operating system for advanced routing and switching capabilities.
R-PHY Aggregation Support
Enables specialized functionalities for aggregating Remote PHY signals, crucial for cable operator network evolution.
Subscription Licensing Model
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and vendor support, simplifying budget management.
Cisco NCS 5501 Platform Specific
Ensures optimal performance and compatibility with the intended hardware, maximizing the investment in your network devices.
Compliance and Vendor Support
Guarantees that your network operates on a supported software version, mitigating security risks and ensuring access to technical assistance.
Industry Applications
Telecommunications & Cable Operators
This license directly supports the infrastructure needs of cable operators evolving their networks with Remote PHY technology for enhanced service delivery and scalability.
Media & Entertainment
Supports the high-bandwidth aggregation and distribution requirements for content delivery networks and streaming services that rely on robust network infrastructure.
Finance & Insurance
Enables secure and reliable network aggregation for financial institutions that require high availability and performance for critical transaction processing and data management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Supports the increasing need for high-performance, low-latency network aggregation in industrial environments for IoT data collection, automation, and operational technology systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R-PHY aggregation?
R-PHY aggregation is a technology used in cable networks where the PHY layer of the DOCSIS system is moved to the remote node, and the aggregation of these signals occurs at a central location. This license enables the Cisco NCS 5501 to perform this aggregation function.
What is the term of this subscription license?
The term of the subscription is determined at the time of purchase. This model provides ongoing access to the software and its updates for the duration of the subscription period.
Does this license include hardware support?
This is a software license and subscription. It provides access to the IOS XR software and associated updates. Hardware support is typically a separate service contract with Cisco.
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.