Cisco IOS XR

Cisco IOS XR

A simple, modern, and trustworthy network operating system

Simplify network operations with the new modernized Cisco IOS XR Software. Greater modularity, a simplified networking stack, and cloud-enhanced automation make network programming easy.

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Discover how Cicso IOS XR operating system helps you simplify operations for a more modular, purpose-built user experience.

Unleash your team's potential with better insights, improved performance, and boosted security—so you can spend less time troubleshooting and more time meeting business goals.

Free your team to focus on your customers

IOS XR uses less memory, boots faster, and works well with a core or access-level device—all part of a modular design. Let your engineers focus on revenue-generating tasks and streamline their work with a single operating system across the network.

Give your engineers more control and better insight

See more of your network with integrated, streaming telemetry data. Your teams can manage costs better and keep clients happier by using tools like open APIs to quickly respond to network issues before they impact your users.

Bolster defenses against bad actors and bugs

Prevent compromises to hardware and firmware with advanced security features. Protect against malicious actors and bugs with a signing technology and multiple runtime defenses, including Integrated Measurement Architecture (IMA).

Efficient, easy, and sustainable

IOS XR's modularity and application hosting infrastructure let customers deploy on power efficient platforms and reduce the need for additional resources. Programmability makes IOS XR easy to set up and operate.

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Pay only for what you use—and nothing else

With a simple pay-as-you-grow model, you can purchase network capacity only when you need it. Whether it's increased demand or an opportunity to launch a new premium service, flexible consumption is yours.

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IOS XR Network OS supported platforms

Speed up implementation time with automated software prequalification and cloud-based test procedures. Boost security and prevent hijacking with trust insights and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) router table monitoring.


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Cisco IOS XR

Build a network that's secure, simple, and smart

Simplify your networking stack, get cloud-enhanced automation, and enjoy adaptable, highly programmable network that's custom-fit for your needs.