Cisco NCS 5000 IOS XR Software 3DES | Enterprise Network Security — XR-NC50-PK9-07.06

Keep critical routing services aligned with security policy using Cisco NCS 5000 IOS XR Software 3DES. This software license is designed for NCS 5000 deployments that require 3DES-capable operation within IOS XR, giving infrastructure teams a defined path for maintaining protected network services on the platform they already run. For service-provider and enterprise backbone environments, software licensing matters as much as hardware capacity. This SKU helps formalize the cryptographic entitlement tied to the NCS 5000 family, supporting controlled deployment decisions, auditability, and platform-specific compliance requirements. It is a practical choice when procurement needs a precise software line item rather than a generic entitlement. Because it is tied to a specific Cisco platform and software release family, this license is suited to organizations standardizing on IOS XR operations and seeking predictable lifecycle management. It supports the kind of disciplined network architecture where security features, routing stability, and vendor alignment all need to be documented clearly before purchase. Ideal For Enable 3DES-capable routing on Cisco NCS 5000 deployments Document software entitlement for service-provider backbone procurement Standardize IOS XR licensing across a routed infrastructure estate Support compliance-driven network software purchasing Why This Product 1 Platform-specific licensing for NCS 5000 2 Includes 3DES software entitlement 3 Better fit than generic network licenses 4 Clearer procurement and audit alignment