Cisco NCS 55A1 IOS XR 6.6 Image for R-PHY Aggregation
This Cisco IOS XR subscription license enables advanced R-PHY aggregation features on your NCS 55A1 platform, ensuring continued operation and access to critical network functionalities.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock R-PHY aggregation capabilities for enhanced network performance and service delivery.
- Subscription Term: Provides access to software features and updates for the duration of the subscription period.
- Platform Specific: Designed exclusively for the Cisco NCS 55A1 hardware platform, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
- Compliance and Support: Maintain software compliance and ensure access to necessary features for regulatory adherence and operational stability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a software subscription license for Cisco's Network Convergence System (NCS) 55A1 platform, specifically enabling the IOS XR 6.6 image for Remote PHY (R-PHY) aggregation. It grants access to the necessary software features and functionalities required to operate and manage R-PHY aggregation services on the designated hardware.
IT Managers and Network Professionals in mid-market and enterprise organizations utilize this license to ensure their Cisco NCS 55A1 devices are running the correct software version with R-PHY aggregation capabilities. It is essential for service providers and businesses integrating advanced cable access network technologies into their core infrastructure.
- R-PHY Aggregation Enablement: Unlocks the specific software features required for R-PHY aggregation on the NCS 55A1.
- IOS XR 6.6 Functionality: Provides access to the features and stability of the IOS XR 6.6 operating system release.
- Subscription-Based Access: Offers a flexible, term-based model for software feature access and updates.
- Hardware Compatibility: Tailored for the Cisco NCS 55A1 platform, ensuring a precise fit for your network hardware.
- Network Modernization: Supports the evolution of cable access networks by enabling advanced aggregation techniques.
This Cisco IOS XR subscription is the right choice for mid-market and enterprise teams needing to enable advanced R-PHY aggregation on their NCS 55A1 infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced R-PHY Aggregation
Enable teams to deploy and manage Remote PHY aggregation services, enhancing bandwidth and service delivery for cable network operators. Streamline the integration of distributed access architectures into the core network.
core network infrastructure, service provider edge, cable operator networks, high-density service delivery
Ensure Software Compliance and Licensing
Streamline software licensing to ensure all Cisco network devices are running authorized and compliant operating system versions. Automate the process of maintaining up-to-date software for regulatory adherence and vendor support.
managed network services, large-scale IT deployments, multi-site organizations, compliance-driven environments
Support Network Modernization Initiatives
Organizations modernizing their network infrastructure can unlock new capabilities with the latest IOS XR features. Support the transition to next-generation access technologies by ensuring hardware is equipped with the necessary software.
infrastructure upgrade projects, technology refresh cycles, service evolution planning, future-proofing network assets
Key Features
Cisco IOS XR 6.6 Operating System
Provides a stable, modular, and programmable operating system for advanced routing and aggregation platforms.
R-PHY Aggregation Support
Enables the aggregation of Remote PHY devices, crucial for modern cable access network architectures.
Subscription Licensing Model
Offers flexible access to software features and updates for a defined term, aligning costs with usage.
Cisco NCS 55A1 Platform Specific
Ensures optimal performance and compatibility with the designated Cisco hardware.
Software Updates and Maintenance
Provides access to patches and updates, enhancing security and functionality throughout the subscription period.
Industry Applications
Telecommunications & Networking
This license directly supports the infrastructure of telecommunications providers and network operators by enabling advanced aggregation capabilities on their core network equipment.
Media & Entertainment
Companies in this sector rely on high-bandwidth, reliable network services for content delivery, making advanced aggregation technologies essential for their operations.
Finance & Insurance
These industries require secure, high-performance, and always-on network connectivity for critical transactions and data management, benefiting from stable and advanced network infrastructure.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern industrial operations increasingly depend on robust network connectivity for automation, IoT, and real-time data processing, requiring reliable aggregation and transport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R-PHY aggregation?
R-PHY aggregation is a key component of next-generation cable access networks. It involves consolidating traffic from multiple Remote PHY devices at an aggregation point, typically within the service provider's network, to improve efficiency and manageability.
What is Cisco IOS XR?
Cisco IOS XR is a modular, distributed, and programmable operating system designed for high-end Cisco routing and switching platforms. It provides advanced features, stability, and programmability for complex network environments.
How is this license billed?
This license is billed on a subscription basis, meaning you pay for access to the software features for a defined period rather than a perpetual ownership model.
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.