Cisco NCS 5700 IOS XR 25.3 Platform License
Unlock the full potential of your Cisco NCS 5700 Series routers with the IOS XR 25.3 platform license subscription, ensuring continuous access to critical network functionalities.
- Subscription Access: Entitlement to use Cisco IOS XR 25.3 software features and updates for the licensed term.
- Platform Compliance: Guarantees adherence to Cisco's software licensing requirements for the NCS 5700 platform.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks advanced routing, security, and management capabilities essential for modern networks.
- Operational Continuity: Provides ongoing access to software updates and support, crucial for maintaining network stability and performance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco IOS XR 25.3 platform software license subscription for the Cisco NCS 5700 Series routers. It provides the necessary entitlement to operate the specified software version, granting access to its full suite of features and functionalities.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license ensures that your network infrastructure, including your server rooms or data closets, is properly licensed and equipped with the latest software capabilities for optimal performance and security.
- Software Entitlement: Grants legal right to use Cisco IOS XR 25.3 on NCS 5700 hardware.
- Subscription Billing: Operates on a recurring subscription model for predictable budgeting.
- Feature Access: Enables advanced networking features for routing, switching, and traffic management.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network infrastructure meets vendor licensing standards.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for the Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5700 Series.
This Cisco IOS XR 25.3 license subscription is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams needing compliant and feature-rich network operation.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Routing and Switching Capabilities
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated routing protocols and advanced switching features required for complex network topologies. Streamline traffic management and enhance network performance with the full capabilities of IOS XR 25.3.
enterprise network core, data center fabric, service provider edge, campus network backbone
Ensure Software Licensing Compliance
Automate the process of maintaining software license compliance for critical network infrastructure. Protect your organization from potential audits and service disruptions by ensuring all Cisco NCS 5700 devices are properly licensed.
regulated industries, multi-site organizations, IT asset management, network infrastructure lifecycle
Access Latest Software Features and Updates
Streamline the adoption of new network functionalities and security patches by subscribing to the latest IOS XR release. Provide IT professionals with the tools they need to enhance network resilience and adapt to evolving business requirements.
technology adoption cycles, network modernization projects, security posture enhancement, performance optimization
Key Features
Cisco IOS XR 25.3 Software
Provides access to the latest features, security updates, and performance enhancements for the NCS 5700 platform.
Subscription Licensing Model
Offers predictable budgeting and continuous access to software, avoiding large upfront capital expenditures.
Platform Specific Entitlement
Ensures legal and compliant operation of the Cisco NCS 5700 Series routers.
Feature Unlock
Grants access to advanced routing, security, and management capabilities essential for modern enterprise networks.
Vendor Support Access
Facilitates access to Cisco's technical support and software updates, crucial for network stability.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and ensure continuous trading operations, making compliant and feature-rich routing platforms essential.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial networks often demand robust and stable connectivity for operational technology (OT) systems, requiring advanced routing capabilities and consistent software performance to avoid production downtime.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy and ensure uninterrupted access to critical patient information, necessitating secure, compliant, and high-performance network infrastructure.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies operate under stringent compliance mandates and require secure, reliable network solutions to support essential public services and protect sensitive citizen data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a platform license subscription?
A platform license subscription grants your organization the legal right to use a specific software version on your hardware for a defined subscription term. It typically includes access to updates and support.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5700 Series routers.
How is this license billed?
This license is billed on a subscription basis, meaning you pay recurring fees for the duration of your subscription 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.