Cisco NCS 55A1 IOS XR 6.5 K9 Image for R-PHY Aggregation
This Cisco IOS XR software image subscription enables advanced R-PHY aggregation features for your Cisco NCS 55A1 platform, ensuring continued operation and compliance.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to essential network operating system features.
- Feature Unlock: Enables specific R-PHY aggregation functionalities on supported Cisco hardware.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network operating system meets current Cisco software standards.
- Operational Continuity: Provides access to necessary software for the ongoing function of your network infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a platform software license subscription for the Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 55A1, specifically the IOS XR 6.5 K9 image designed for R-PHY aggregation. It provides the necessary software entitlements to operate and manage advanced features related to Remote PHY (R-PHY) deployments, ensuring your network infrastructure is up-to-date and compliant with Cisco's software release standards.
This license is intended for IT professionals and network engineers within SMB and mid-market organizations that utilize Cisco NCS 55A1 hardware for their core network aggregation. It is crucial for businesses looking to maintain, upgrade, or deploy services that rely on R-PHY technology, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery and access to the latest software capabilities without the overhead of traditional enterprise licensing models.
- R-PHY Aggregation Support: Unlocks specific software features required for R-PHY aggregation deployments.
- IOS XR 6.5 K9: Provides access to a specific, stable version of Cisco's advanced network operating system.
- Subscription Model: Offers flexible, ongoing access to software features and updates.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for the Cisco NCS 55A1 hardware platform.
- Compliance and Stability: Ensures your network runs on a supported and compliant software image.
This Cisco software subscription is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to maintain compliant and feature-rich network operations on their NCS 55A1 hardware.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced R-PHY Aggregation Features
Enable teams to deploy and manage sophisticated R-PHY aggregation services for cable network infrastructure. Streamline the integration of remote PHY devices into the core network for enhanced service delivery.
Broadband service delivery, cable network infrastructure, service provider edge, network aggregation, remote PHY deployments
Ensure Software Compliance and Support
Streamline compliance by ensuring your network operating system is licensed and up-to-date with Cisco's official software releases. Automate the process of maintaining software entitlements to avoid operational risks and support issues.
IT asset management, network operations, regulatory compliance, software lifecycle management, business continuity
Maintain Network Stability and Performance
Automate the deployment of stable and tested IOS XR versions crucial for network stability. Enable teams to focus on service delivery rather than managing software licensing complexities and potential downtime.
Network performance monitoring, service uptime assurance, IT infrastructure stability, operational efficiency, core network services
Key Features
Cisco IOS XR 6.5 K9 Image
Provides a stable and feature-rich network operating system essential for advanced routing and aggregation tasks.
R-PHY Aggregation Support
Unlocks specific functionalities required for the deployment and management of Remote PHY architectures in cable networks.
Subscription Licensing
Offers flexible, ongoing access to software features and updates, aligning costs with usage and operational needs.
Cisco NCS 55A1 Platform Specific
Ensures compatibility and optimal performance with the designated Cisco hardware, simplifying deployment.
Compliance and Entitlement
Guarantees that your network is running on legitimate, supported software, mitigating risks associated with licensing non-compliance.
Industry Applications
Telecommunications & Networking
This software image is critical for service providers and network operators deploying advanced cable network architectures, specifically enabling R-PHY aggregation for broadband services.
Media & Entertainment
Companies in this sector often rely on robust network infrastructure to deliver streaming services and content, making advanced aggregation capabilities essential for performance and reliability.
Finance & Insurance
These industries require highly reliable and secure network connectivity for transactions and data management, benefiting from the stability and compliance offered by updated network operating systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
As industrial environments become more connected, the need for high-performance, reliable network aggregation grows, supporting IoT devices and operational technology systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R-PHY aggregation?
R-PHY (Remote PHY) is a technology that moves the PHY (physical layer) layer of the cable access network closer to the subscriber. Aggregation in this context refers to how these remote PHY devices are connected and managed at a larger scale within the network infrastructure.
What does 'IOS XR 6.5 K9' mean?
IOS XR is Cisco's modular, high-performance network operating system. '6.5' indicates the specific major release version, and 'K9' typically signifies that the image includes strong encryption capabilities, which are often required for compliance in certain network deployments.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license. This means you pay for the right to use the software for a defined period, typically with access to updates and support during that 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.