Cisco NCS 5700 IOS XR 25.1 Platform License
This Cisco NCS 5700 IOS XR 25.1 platform license subscription provides essential operating system capabilities for your network infrastructure, ensuring continued operation and feature access.
- Subscription Term: Access to the latest IOS XR 25.1 features and updates for the duration of your subscription.
- Platform Enablement: Unlocks the full operational capabilities of the Cisco NCS 5700 series hardware.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains your network environment in compliance with software licensing requirements.
- Feature Access: Grants entitlement to advanced routing, switching, and network services features.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco NCS 5700 IOS XR 25.1 Image is a platform software subscription that provides the core operating system for Cisco's Network Convergence System 5700 series routers. This subscription ensures your network devices are running the latest stable software version, granting access to essential features, security updates, and ongoing support.
This licensing is designed for businesses that utilize Cisco NCS 5700 hardware for their critical network infrastructure. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals responsible for maintaining network stability, performance, and compliance within SMB and mid-market organizations.
- Subscription-Based Access: Provides continuous access to the IOS XR 25.1 operating system and its features.
- NCS 5700 Series Support: Specifically licensed for deployment on Cisco NCS 5700 platform hardware.
- Feature Unlock: Enables advanced routing protocols, traffic engineering, and network services.
- Software Updates: Ensures access to patches, bug fixes, and minor version updates within the 25.1 release train.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees the software remains current and supported for reliable network operation.
This Cisco IOS XR subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing reliable network operations and up-to-date software for their Cisco NCS 5700 infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Services
Enable teams to deploy and manage sophisticated routing and traffic engineering capabilities on Cisco NCS 5700 hardware. Streamline network segmentation and service delivery with the latest IOS XR features.
core network infrastructure, service provider edge, data center interconnect, high-performance routing
Ensure Software Compliance
Automate the process of maintaining valid software licenses for your Cisco network devices. Protect your organization from potential audits and service disruptions by ensuring all deployed software is properly licensed.
regulated environments, IT asset management, operational risk mitigation, infrastructure lifecycle management
Access Latest Features and Updates
Streamline the adoption of new network functionalities and security enhancements available in IOS XR 25.1. Provide IT professionals with the tools needed to optimize network performance and resilience.
network modernization, performance optimization, security posture enhancement, technology refresh cycles
Key Features
IOS XR 25.1 Operating System
Provides a stable, feature-rich platform for advanced networking on Cisco NCS 5700 series routers.
Subscription Licensing Model
Ensures continuous access to software updates and support for predictable budgeting and operational planning.
Platform Specific
Optimized for and licensed to run on Cisco NCS 5700 hardware, ensuring compatibility and performance.
Feature Access
Unlocks advanced routing, QoS, and network service capabilities essential for modern business networks.
Compliance
Guarantees that your network infrastructure is running legitimate and supported software, avoiding licensing risks.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network infrastructure to support critical transaction processing and data integrity, making licensed and up-to-date operating systems essential.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial networks often demand robust and stable connectivity for operational technology (OT) systems, where network uptime and predictable performance are paramount for production continuity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict compliance and data security standards, necessitating licensed software and reliable network performance for patient care systems and sensitive data.
Education & Research
Educational institutions rely on stable and scalable network infrastructure to support research, online learning, and administrative functions, requiring efficient management of IT assets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco IOS XR?
Cisco IOS XR is a modular, network operating system designed for high-end routing platforms like the NCS 5700 series. It provides advanced features, stability, and scalability for complex network environments.
What does a platform license enable?
A platform license, in this context, enables the core operating system and its associated features to run on specific hardware. This subscription ensures you have the right to use the software and receive updates.
How long is the subscription term?
Subscription terms vary and are typically purchased for a set duration, such as one, three, or five years. The specific term is determined at the time of purchase.
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.