Cisco NCS 55A1 IOS XR 7.10 K9 Image for R-PHY Agg
This Cisco IOS XR subscription provides essential software for the NCS 55A1 platform, enabling advanced routing and aggregation capabilities for your network infrastructure.
- Subscription Term: Access to the latest IOS XR 7.10 features and security updates for the duration of your subscription.
- Platform Enablement: Unlocks the full potential of the Cisco NCS 55A1 for R-PHY aggregation and high-performance routing.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network software is up-to-date and compliant with industry standards and vendor requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees continued access to Cisco's technical support and software maintenance for uninterrupted service.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco NCS 55A1 IOS XR 7.10 K9 Image subscription is a platform software license that provides the operating system and essential features for the Cisco Network Convergence System 5500 Series. This subscription ensures your network devices are running the latest, supported version of Cisco IOS XR, specifically tailored for R-PHY aggregation, offering enhanced performance and advanced routing capabilities.
This software license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations that rely on high-performance networking for their core operations. It is crucial for businesses managing complex network edge deployments, data center interconnects, or service provider edge aggregation points, ensuring their infrastructure remains compliant, secure, and capable of handling evolving traffic demands.
- Advanced Routing: Enables sophisticated routing protocols and traffic engineering capabilities essential for modern networks.
- R-PHY Aggregation: Specifically optimized for Remote PHY (R-PHY) deployments, facilitating efficient aggregation in cable access networks.
- Subscription Licensing: Provides access to software updates, security patches, and feature enhancements for the licensed term.
- Platform Stability: Ensures the NCS 55A1 operates with a stable, vendor-supported operating system, reducing downtime risk.
- Compliance Management: Helps maintain network compliance by ensuring the use of authorized and up-to-date software images.
This Cisco IOS XR subscription is the ideal solution for businesses needing to maintain high-performance, compliant network infrastructure without the overhead of traditional enterprise licensing models.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Routing Features
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated routing protocols and traffic engineering capabilities necessary for high-demand network environments. Streamline the management of complex network topologies with the latest IOS XR features.
businesses with high-throughput network requirements, organizations managing data center interconnects, service provider edge deployments, network infrastructure upgrades
Support R-PHY Aggregation Deployments
Streamline the deployment and operation of Remote PHY (R-PHY) aggregation points within cable access networks. Automate the integration of R-PHY devices, ensuring efficient data flow and service delivery.
cable operators, telecommunications infrastructure providers, network edge service delivery, broadband network expansion
Maintain Software Compliance and Security
Automate the process of staying current with vendor-supported software versions, mitigating security risks associated with outdated systems. Ensure continuous compliance with industry regulations and internal IT policies.
organizations with strict security policies, businesses undergoing compliance audits, IT departments managing network lifecycles, risk-averse IT operations
Key Features
Cisco IOS XR 7.10
Access to the latest features, performance enhancements, and security updates for your Cisco NCS 55A1 platform.
R-PHY Aggregation Support
Optimized functionality for aggregating Remote PHY devices, crucial for modern cable network architectures.
Subscription Licensing Model
Predictable costs and continuous access to software upgrades, simplifying budget management and ensuring up-to-date technology.
Platform Stability
Ensures the NCS 55A1 operates reliably with a vendor-supported and tested operating system, reducing the risk of network downtime.
Compliance Assurance
Helps maintain regulatory compliance and security posture by utilizing authorized and current software versions.
Industry Applications
Telecommunications & Utilities
Essential for service providers deploying advanced network aggregation, including R-PHY, to deliver broadband and communication services efficiently and reliably.
Media & Entertainment
Supports the high-bandwidth, low-latency requirements for content delivery networks and streaming services that rely on robust network infrastructure.
Finance & Insurance
Critical for maintaining secure, high-availability network connectivity required for financial transactions and data processing, ensuring compliance and operational integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Enables reliable network performance for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, supporting smart factory initiatives and real-time data processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NCS 55A1 IOS XR?
Cisco NCS 55A1 IOS XR is the network operating system for the Cisco Network Convergence System 5500 Series routers, designed for high-performance routing and aggregation tasks. This specific image is optimized for R-PHY aggregation.
What does a subscription license provide?
A subscription license grants you the right to use the software for a specified term, typically including access to software updates, security patches, and new features released during that period.
Is this license tied to specific hardware?
Yes, this is a platform license for the Cisco NCS 55A1 router. The specific hardware model is indicated in the product title and MPN.
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.