Release Notes for Cisco 8000 Series Routers, IOS XR Release 25.2.1
Overview
Cisco IOS XR Release 25.2.1 introduces new features and hardware for the Cisco 8000 Series Routers. Key features include disk encryption, advanced telemetry, DDoS protection, enhanced QoS statistics, and updated multicast and routing capabilities. The release also features a new hardware, Cisco 400G QSFP-DD Ultra Long Haul Coherent Optics.
For more details on the Cisco IOS XR release model and associated support, see Software Lifecycle Support Statement - IOS XR.
New software features
Table 1. New software features for Cisco 8000 Series Routers, Release 25.2.1
| Product Impact | Feature | Description | |
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| Setup and Upgrade | Software Reliability | Disk encryption | Introduced in this release on: Fixed Systems (8200 [ASIC: Q100, Q200, P100], 8700 [ASIC: P100, K100], 8010 [ASIC: A100]); Centralized Systems (8600 [ASIC: Q200]); Modular Systems (8800 [LC ASIC: Q100, Q200, P100]) To ensure data security even when a router leaves the customer's premises, Cisco provides Linux Unified Key Setup (LUKS) with AES-XTS encryption, robust encryption mechanisms, with keys securely stored in the hardware Trusted Authentication Module (TAM). This encryption capability, enabled by default across all router nodes and immutable, operates seamlessly in the background, allowing users to interact with the filesystem without altering their experience, thereby providing continuous and reliable data protection. The disk encryption feature impacts the IOS XR software upgrade process. For more information, refer the Cisco 8000 IOS XR Software - Upgrade/Downgrade docs for IOS XR Release 25.2.1, in the Cisco Software Download portal. |
| Telemetry | Software Reliability | Stream telemetry data for IPv4 and IPv6 data on interfaces | Introduced in this release on: Fixed Systems (8200 [ASIC: Q200, P100], 8700 [ASIC: P100, K100], 8010 [ASIC: A100]); Centralized Systems (8600 [ASIC: Q200]); Modular Systems (8800 [LC ASIC: Q200, P100]) Enhance network reliability and resource optimization for efficient data collection and analysis by monitoring interface performance and operational status across platforms. This ensures consistent management, proactive troubleshooting, and optimization in multi-vendor environments by using openconfig-interfaces.yang data models. This can be achieved by enabling telemetry to configure specific sensor paths for tracking interface states. |
| API Experience | Component change notification | Introduced in this release on: Fixed Systems (8200 [ASIC: Q200, P100], 8700 [ASIC: P100, K100]); Centralized Systems (8600 [ASIC: Q200]); Modular Systems (8800 [LC ASIC: Q200, P100]) Enhance operational efficiency with real-time, event-driven notifications that offer actionable insights and seamless adaptation to dynamic inventory changes. This feature ensures awareness of system component changes and outperforms traditional MDT capabilities, which focus on telemetry data rather than change-driven alerts. |
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| Application Hosting | Upgrade | Cisco Secure DDoS Edge Protection | Introduced in this release on: Fixed Systems (8200 [ASIC: Q200, P100], 8700 [ASIC: P100, K100], 8010 [ASIC: A100])(select variants only*); Centralized Systems (8600 [ASIC:Q200]); Modular Systems (8800 [LC ASIC: Q100, Q200, P100])(select variants only*) Enable the router to detect DDoS attacks targeting MPLS traffic using DDoS edge protection. The router analyzes MPLS flows to identify malicious traffic patterns, ensuring the availability and performance of services traversing MPLS networks. |
| Modular QoS | Ease of Use | Increased accuracy of guaranteed service rate statistics for traffic shaping | Introduced in this release on: Fixed Systems (8200 [ASIC: Q200, P100], 8700 [ASIC: P100, K100]); Centralized Systems (8600 [ASIC: Q200], 8400 [ASIC: K100]); Modular Systems (8800 [LC ASIC: Q100, Q200, P100]) View accurate guaranteed service rates for traffic shaping policies applied on a main interface. This enhancement is based on the actual programmed Queue Max. Bandwidth (BW) value retrieved from the Network Processing Unit (NPU), enabling the system to accurately calculate and display the guaranteed service rates for traffic shaping. |
| Ease of Use | Enhanced PFC pause duration monitoring | Introduced in this release on: Modular Systems (8800 [LC ASIC: Q200]) This feature improves network congestion analysis by providing granular visibility into Priority Flow Control (PFC) pause durations. It introduces the ability to monitor both transmit (TX) and receive (RX) pause durations in microseconds, allowing for precise identification of congestion patterns. Previously, only pause percentages were available, but this enhancement provides a more detailed and accurate understanding of PFC pause events. |
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| NetFlow and sFlow | Software Reliability | Mirror and stream dropped traps using SPAN and sFlow | Introduced in this release on: Modular Systems (8800 [LC ASIC: P100]) The forwarding dropped trap feature enables the mirroring and forwarding of system-generated notifications, triggered when packets are dropped during the forwarding process, to an sFlow collector. This provides valuable insights into potential network issues and enhances network traffic monitoring and analysis by leveraging SPAN and sFlow. |
| Software Reliability | Simultaneous L2 and L3 flow monitoring using IPFIX | Introduced in this release on: Fixed Systems (8000 [ASIC: Q200] (select variants only*), 8200 [ASIC: Q200] (select variants only*), 8200 [ASIC: Q200] (select variants only*); Modular Systems (8800 [LC ASIC: Q200]) (select variants only*) This feature introduces support for simultaneous L2 and L3 flow monitoring. You can configure IP Flow Information Export (IPFIX) to actively monitor and record end-to-end L2 and L3 flow information elements from network devices. Previously, you could only monitor L2 or L3 flow. *This feature is supported on: • 8201-32FH • 88-LC0-34H14FH • 88-LC0-36FH • 88-LC0-36FH-M |
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| System Management | Hardware Reliability | Core dump folder limit | Introduced in this release on: Fixed Systems (8200, 8700); Centralized Systems (8600); Modular Systems (8800 [LC ASIC: Q100, Q200, P100, K100]) Set configurable disk storage limits between 20% and 50% of total space to prevent excessive core dumps during repeated crashes. This is complemented by a new core dump folder limit, which restricts the number of retained coreinfo files to a maximum of 50. Together, these features ensure better disk management by controlling storage consumption and preserving space for critical system operations. Additionally, periodic automatic cleanup every 15 minutes helps maintain optimal disk usage, enhancing overall system reliability and performance. |
| Interface and Hardware Components | Software Reliability | Unique capture for SPAN-to-File | Introduced in this release on: Fixed Systems (8200 [ASIC: Q200,P100], 8700 [ASIC: P100, K100], 8010 [ASIC: A100]); Centralized Systems (8600 [ASIC: Q200]); Modular Systems (8800 [LC ASIC: Q100, Q200, P100]) Enhance the SPAN-to-File functionality by allowing capture of only a single, unique packet for each punt reason or interface. This prevents interesting packets from being overshadowed by repeated packets in the analyzed flow, ensuring that diverse and relevant packets are retained for analysis. |
| Software Reliability | 2x200G DACs with 2x200 Breakout | Introduced in this release on: Fixed Systems (8200 [ASIC: Q200](select variants only*), Modular Systems (8800 [LC ASIC: Q200]) (select variants only*) This feature enables support for configuring 2x200G DAC (Direct Attach Copper) cables with a 2x200G breakout. It addresses the issue where certain 2x200G DAC cables are incorrectly detected as 400G cables and allows explicit configuration of the 2x200G breakout using the CLI (Command-Line Interface). *The feature is supported on: • 88-LC0-36FH • 88-LC0-36FH-M • 8201-32FH • 8202-32FH-M |
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| Software Reliability | Integrated Routing and Bridging with Bridge-Group Virtual Interface | Introduced in this release on: Fixed Systems (8200 [ASIC: P100]); Fixed Systems (8700 [ASIC: P100]); Modular Systems (8800 [LC ASIC: P100]) Integrated Routing and Bridging (IRB) provides the ability to exchange traffic between bridging services on a router and a routed interface using a Bridge-Group Virtual Interface (BVI). IRB over BVI enables seamless communication between Layer 2 bridging and Layer 3 routing by using BVI as a logical interface. *This feature is supported on: • 8212-48FH-M • 8711-32FH-M • 88-LC1-36EH |
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| Ease of use | Local SPAN | Introduced in this release on: Modular Systems (8800 [LC ASIC: P100])(select variants only*) Local SPAN allows monitoring network traffic on a single switch by copying traffic from one or more source ports or VLANs to a destination port for analysis. This process occurs entirely within the same device, ensuring that both source and destination ports are located on it. Monitor and analyze traffic without affecting the normal operation of the network. *This feature is now supported on: • 88-LC1-36EH • 88-LC1-12TH24FH-E |
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| Routing | Ease of Setup | IS-IS static neighbor | Introduced in this release on: Fixed Systems (8200 [ASIC: Q200, P100], 8700 [ASIC: P100, K100], 8010 [ASIC: A100]); Centralized Systems (8600 [ASIC: Q200]); Modular Systems (8800 [LC ASIC: Q100, Q200, P100]) IS-IS static neighbor allows the advertisement of an IS-IS link without forming an actual IS-IS adjacency. This feature is useful when a link is required in the topology for the controller, but IS-IS is not actively running on the link. |
| MPLS | Software Reliability | Decoupled Mode for L2VPN and EVPN VPWS services | Introduced in this release on: Fixed Systems (8200, 8700); Centralized Systems (8600); Modular Systems (8800 [LC ASIC: Q100, Q200, P100, K100]) Decoupled mode improves fault tolerance by allowing the PE router to maintain the PW in an active state independently of the AC status. Unlike the traditional coupled mode, which requires both AC and PW to be active for traffic flow, decoupled mode ensures uninterrupted PW traffic even during AC failures. |
| EVPN | Software Reliability | EVPN and L3VPN using Route Type-5 over BGP-LU with SR | Introduced in this release on: Modular Systems (8800 [LC ASIC: P100]) (select variants only*) Enhance network infrastructure with an advanced architecture that seamlessly integrates EVPN, L3VPN, and Route Type-5 over BGP-LU over segment routing, offering a scalable, flexible, and resilient solution for service providers and large enterprises. This design combines the versatility of EVPN for Layer 2 services with the robust scalability of L3VPN, ensuring seamless IP connectivity across multiple sites using Route Type-5. * This is supported on 88-LC1-12TH24FH-E and 88-LC1-52Y8H-EM. |
| Software Reliability | EVPN bridging and E-Line services over BGP-LU underlay with SR | Introduced in this release on: Fixed Systems (8200 [ASIC: P100], 8700 [ASIC: P100, K100], 8010 [ASIC: A100]); Modular Systems (8800 [LC ASIC: P100]) Configure end-to-end services between data centers using the BGP Labeled Unicast (BGP-LU) underlay with segment routing. The feature supports EVPN E-LAN and E-Line services and enables load balancing across transport, BGP-LU, and service levels using segment routing. |
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| Multicast | Ease of Use | Multicast IRB | Introduced in this release on: Fixed Systems (8200 [ASIC: P100], 8700 [ASIC: P100]); Modular Systems (8800 [LC ASIC: P100]) Multicast IRB enables the routing of multicast packets into and out of a bridge domain through a BVI. The feature supports native multicast for MVPN profiles such as 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 11, 14, 17, 19, 21, 22, and 25. For more information about the supported MVPN profiles, see mVPN Profiles within Cisco IOS XR. |
| Segment Routing | Ease of Use | Dual-stack with SRv6 unicast and IPv4 multicast core | Introduced in this release on: Fixed Systems (8700 [ASIC: K100]) (select variants only*) The feature introduces dual-stack support with SRv6 for unicast traffic and IPv4 for multicast communication. The dual-stack simplifies the routing process by combining the advantages of both IPv4 and SRv6 protocols and facilitates smoother interoperability between the two protocols. The dual-stack enables efficient unicast communication through SRv6 by allowing precise control over the path that a packet takes through a network and streamlines the network routing, while using the deployment support of IPv4 for multicast traffic. *This feature is supported on 8712-MOD-M. |
| API Experience | gRPC based North Bound API for BGP-LS objects | Introduced in this release on: Fixed Systems (8200 [ASIC: Q200, P100], 8700 [ASIC: P100, K100], 8010 [ASIC: A100]); Centralized Systems (8600 [ASIC: Q200]); Modular Systems (8800 [LC ASIC: Q100, Q200, P100]) This gRPC-based API exports BGP-LS topology objects, which include Nodes, Links, IPv4 and IPv6 Prefixes, SRv6 SIDs, and SR Policy Candidate Paths. The API is designed to provide real-time updates to external controllers and applications, enabling them to perform tasks such as re-optimization, service placement, and network visualization. For more information, see the Cisco Crosswork Optimization Engine User Guides. |
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| System Security | Ease of Use | MACsec encryption on layer 3 subinterfaces | Introduced in this release on: Fixed Systems (8200 [ASIC: P100]) (select variants only*) Configure MACsec policies on Layer 3 subinterfaces, allowing greater flexibility to secure different L3 subinterfaces under the same physical interface. This is achieved by enabling the router to keep VLAN tags unencrypted, allowing L3 subinterfaces to function as MACsec endpoints. Applying MACsec policies at this level enhances network security by adding an extra layer of protection for communication between subnets. *This feature support is now extended to 8212-48FH-M. |
| Ease of Use | Power-on self-test KAT with MACsec | Introduced in this release on: Fixed Systems (8200 [ASIC: P100]) (select variants only*) Integration of Known Answer Tests (KAT) with MACsec on Cisco 8606 Series Routers, supporting secure communication, operational reliability, and stringent security standards for government and enterprise networks. This integration ensures cryptographic integrity and enhances security through algorithms like SHA and DES, Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) and Data Encryption Standard (DES), aligning with Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). *This feature support is now extended to 8212-48FH-M. |
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| Software Reliability | Enhanced hash rotation range | Introduced in this release on: Introduced in this release on: Fixed Systems (8200 [ASIC: Q200]; Centralized Systems (8600 [ASIC:Q200]); Modular Systems (8800 [LC ASIC: Q200]) Increased configurable hash rotate counts from 36 to 144 providing each Network Processing Unit (NPU) with the flexibility to operate using a distinct hash rotation value within this expanded spectrum. The increase in hash rotation range improves traffic load balancing and reduces polarization by enabling unique values per NPU, which is especially beneficial in large-scale or high-density router deployments. This capability allows better performance, scalability, and resource utilization across the network. |
New hardware
Table 2. New hardware for Cisco 8000 Series Routers, Release 25.2.1
| Hardware | Description |
|---|---|
| Optics | This release launches the following new optics on selective hardware within the product portfolio. For details, refer to the Transceiver Module Group (TMG) Compatibility Matrix. Cisco 400G QSFP-DD Ultra Long Haul Coherent Optics DP04QSDD-ULH |
Changes in behavior
- Disable packet truncation for sFlow and NetFlow: The sFlow and NetFlow packet captures are truncated by default to a specific number of bytes, depending on the platform:
- Q100 and Q200 based systems: Truncated to 383 bytes
- K100, A100, and P100 based systems: Truncated to 192 bytes.
hw-module profile netflow fpc-enable locationcommand. Please note that a system reload is required for the changes to take effect. - Autoroute announce with IPv6 destination address for ISIS: Two new keywords,
destinationandipv6, were added to theautoroute announcecommand to provide the IPv6 destination address to ISIS thus allowing an MPLS-TE tunnel as the nexthop for IPv6 destinations. ISIS uses this address when filtering prefixes. - Customize docker run options using application manager: The
--cap-add=NET_RAWoption has been added to the docker run configuration which enables application manager containers to perform advanced network-level operations, improving the functionality of containerized applications. - Type6 server output enhancements: The
show type6 servercommand now includes two new outputs that provides additional details for enhanced server management and troubleshooting:- Masterkey Length
- Masterkey Hash
- gRPC remote-connection: A new command,
grpc remote-connection disable, has been introduced. This command allows users to disable TCP connections on the router, providing greater control over network configurations. - Full overwrite for gNMI union-replace operations: The gNMI union-replace operation has been enhanced to align more closely with the intended behavior defined in the gNMI specification. Instead of merging new configuration data with existing configuration, the operation now performs a full commit-replace, ensuring that the resulting configuration reflects only the contents of the union-replace request.
- Deprecation of openconfig-platform-pipeline-counters model: The
openconfig-platform-pipeline-countersmodel is being deprecated for all blocks except error-counters. This change supports a broader transition toward user-specific drop counter models. - When performing a statistics collection via gNMI from the router for
Cisco-IOS-XR-platforms-ofa-oper:ofa/stats/nodes/node/Cisco-IOS-XR-ofa-npu-stats-oper:asic-statistics/asic-statistics-drop-for-npu-ids/asic-statistics-drop-for-npu-id, the precision is incorrectly reported in microseconds instead of nanoseconds. - The
Cisco-IOS-XR-pmengine-oper.yangdata model has been updated to ensure consistency. The naming convention has been standardized by renaming elements such ashour24fectohour24-fec,minute15pcstominute15-pcs, andsecond30pcstosecond30-pcsacross all layers, including OTN, OTNSEC, PCS, FEC, PRBS, Ether, and GFP. For more details on the sensor paths or the updated 25.2.1 Yang models, refer to the GitHub repository.
Open issues
Table 3. Open issues for Cisco 8000 Series Routers, Release 25.2.1
| Bug ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CSCwo90316 | SRv6 traffic not converged within expected post BGP PIC down rollback trigger. |
| CSCwi89574 | In a fully populated Cisco 8800 router, the snmp OIDs - pfc MIB is slow. |
| CSCwn52365 | BFD sessions flapped on BOB interfaces with ifmgr process restart. |
| CSCwj32566 | Multicast shaper not working for P100 and K100 ASIC based line cards and routers |
Known issues
There are no known issues in this release.
Compatibility
Compatibility Matrix for EPNM and Crosswork with Cisco IOS XR Software
The compatibility matrix lists the version of EPNM and Crosswork that are supported with Cisco IOS XR software in this release.
Table 4. Compatibility matrix for Cisco 8000 Series Routers, Release 25.2.1
| Cisco IOS XR | Crosswork | EPNM |
|---|---|---|
| Release 25.2.1 | Crosswork Optimization Engine 6.0 | Evolved Programmable Network Manager 7.1.1 |
Upgrade and downgrade paths
To view all supported Cisco IOS XR Software upgrades from the current version according to the support data installed on the running system, enter the show install upgrade-matrix running command:
Router# show install upgrade-matrix running
Matrix: XR version: 25.2.1, File version: 1.0, Version: N/A
The upgrade matrix indicates that the following system upgrades are supported from the current XR version:
From
To
Restrictions
25.2.1
24.1.2
Target fixes; Caveats; Replace performed via reimage
25.2.1
24.2.11
Target fixes; Caveats; Replace performed via reimage
25.2.1
24.2.2
Target fixes; Caveats; Replace performed via reimage
25.2.1
24.2.20
Caveats; Replace performed via reimage
25.2.1
24.2.21
Caveats; Replace performed via reimage
25.2.1
24.3.1
Target fixes; Caveats; Replace performed via reimage
25.2.1
24.3.2
Target fixes; Caveats; Replace performed via reimage
25.2.1
24.3.20
Caveats; Replace performed via reimage
25.2.1
24.4.1
Caveats; Replace performed via reimage
25.2.1
24.4.2
Caveats; Replace performed via reimage
25.2.1
25.1.1
Caveats; Replace performed via reimage
25.2.1
25.1.2
Caveats; Replace performed via reimage
25.2.1
7.10.2
Target fixes; Caveats; Replace performed via reimage
25.2.1
7.11.2
Target fixes; Caveats; Replace performed via reimage
25.2.1
7.11.21
Target fixes; Caveats; Replace performed via reimageAdd the from and to versions to the end of the CLI command, for data on versions with additional restrictions.
For example, to display restrictions for the 25.2.1->24.1.2 upgrade, use show install upgrade-matrix running 25.2.1 24.1.2
Software version
Log in to the router and enter the show version command:
RP/0/RP0/CPU0% show version
Cisco IOS XR Software, Version 25.2.1 LNT
Copyright (c) 2013-2025 by Cisco Systems, Inc.Supported hardware
Table 5. Supported hardware for Cisco 8010 Series Routers
| Part Number | Description | Support Initially Provided in IOS XR Release |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco 8010 Series Routers - Chassis | ||
| 8011-4G24Y4H-1 | Cisco 8010 1 RU Fixed System - 4 QSFP28 100GbE, 24 SFP28 25GbE, and 4 RJ-45 100MbE | Release 25.1.1 |
| Cisco 8010 Series Routers - Power Supply Unit (PSU) | ||
| PWR-400-AC | Cisco 400W AC Power Module | Release 25.1.1 |
| PWR-400-DC | Cisco 400W DC Power Module | Release 25.1.1 |
Table 6. Supported hardware for Cisco 8200 Series Routers
| Part Number | Description | Support Initially Provided in IOS XR Release |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco 8200 Series Routers - Chassis | ||
| 8201-SYS | Cisco 8200 1 RU Fixed System - 24 QSFP56-DD 400GbE and 12 QSFP28 100GbE | Release 7.0.12 |
| 8202-SYS | Cisco 8200 2 RU Fixed System - 12 QSFP56-DD 400GbE and 60 QSFP28 100GbE | Release 7.3.1 |
| 8201-32FH | Cisco 8200 1 RU Fixed System - 32 QSFP56-DD 400GbE | Release 7.3.15 |
| 8201-24H8FH | Cisco 8200 1 RU Fixed System - 8 QSFP56-DD 400GbE and 24 QSFP28 100GbE | Release 7.7.1 |
| 8202-32FH-M | Cisco 8200 2 RU Fixed System - 32 QSFP56-DD 400GbE with MACsec | Release 7.5.2 |
| 8212-48FH-M | Cisco 8200 2 RU Fixed System - 24 QSFP-DD 800G or 48 QSFP56-DD 400GbE with MACsec | Release 24.3.1 |
| Cisco 8200 Series Routers - Power Supply Unit (PSU) | ||
| PSU1.4KW-ACPI | Cisco 1.4KW AC Power Module with Port-side Air Intake | Release 7.0.12 |
| PSU1.4KW-ACPE | Cisco 1.4KW AC Power Module with Port-side Air Exhaust | Release 7.0.12 |
| PSU2KW-ACPI | Cisco 2KW AC Power Module with Port-side Air Intake | Release 7.3.1 |
| PSU2KW-ACPE | Cisco 2KW AC Power Module with Port-side Air Exhaust | Release 7.3.1 |
| PSU3KW-HVPI | Cisco 3KW HV AC/DC Power Supply Unit | Release 7.5.3 |
Table 7. Supported hardware for Cisco 8600 Series Routers
| Part Number | Description | Support Initially Provided in IOS XR Release |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco 8600 Series Routers - Chassis | ||
| 8608 | Cisco 8600 7 RU Centralized System | Release 7.10.1 |
| Cisco 8600 Series Routers - Modular Port Adapters (MPA) | ||
| 86-MPA-14H2FH-M | Cisco 8608 MPA - 2 QSFP-DD 400GbE and 14 QSFP / 16 QSFP 100GbE | Release 7.10.1 |
| 86-MPA-24Z-M | Cisco 8608 MPA - 24 SFP56 10/25/50 GbE | Release 7.10.1 |
| 86-MPA-4FH-M | Cisco 8608 MPA - 4 QSFP-DD 400GbE | Release 7.10.1 |
| Cisco 8600 Series Routers - Power Supply Unit (PSU) | ||
| PSU3.2KW-ACPI | Cisco 3.2-kW AC Power Supply Unit | Release 7.10.1 |
| PSU3.2KW-DCPI | Cisco 3.2-kW DC Power Supply Unit | Release 7.10.1 |
| PSU4.3KW-HVPI | Cisco 4.3KW HV AC/DC Power Supply Unit | Release 7.10.1 |
Table 8. Supported hardware for Cisco 8700 Series Routers
| Part Number | Description | Support Initially Provided in IOS XR Release |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco 8700 Series Routers - Chassis | ||
| 8711-32FH-M | Cisco 8700 1 RU Fixed System - 16 QSFP-DD800 and 16 QSFP56-DD | Release 24.3.1 |
| 8712-MOD-M | Cisco 8700 2 RU Fixed System | Release 24.4.1 |
| Cisco 8700 Series Routers - Modular Port Adapters (MPA) | ||
| 8K-MPA-4D | Cisco 8712 MPA - 4 QSFP-DD 400GbE | Release 24.4.1 |
| 8K-MPA-16H | Cisco 8712 MPA - 16 QSFP-28 100GbE | Release 24.4.1 |
| 8K-MPA-16Z2D | Cisco 8712 MPA - 2 QSFP-DD 400GbE, 2 QSFP-DD 200GbE, and 16 SFP 50GbE | Release 24.4.1 |
| 8K-MPA-18Z1D | Cisco 8712 MPA - 1 QSFP-DD 400 GbE and 18 zSFP56+ 50GbE | Release 25.1.1 |
| Cisco 8700 Series Routers – Power Supply Unit (PSU) | ||
| PSU2KW-ACPI | Cisco 8711-32FH-M PSU - 2KW AC Power Module with Port-side Air Intake | Release 24.3.1 |
| PSU2KW-ACPE | Cisco 8711-32FH-M PSU - 2KW AC Power Module with Port-side Air Exhaust | Release 24.3.1 |
| PSU2KW-DCPI | Cisco 8711-32FH-M PSU - 2KW DC Power Module with Port-side Air Intake | Release 24.3.1 |
| PSU2KW-DCPE | Cisco 8711-32FH-M PSU - 2KW DC Power Module with Port-side Air Exhaust | Release 24.3.1 |
| PSU2KW-DCPI | Cisco 8712-MOD-M PSU - 2KW 48V DC Power Module with Port-side Air Intake | Release 24.4.1 |
| PSU2KW-DCPE | Cisco 8712-MOD-M PSU - 2KW 48V DC Power Module with Port-side Exhaust | Release 24.4.1 |
| PSU2KW-ACPI | Cisco 8712-MOD-M PSU - 2KW AC Power Module with Port-side Air Intake | Release 24.4.1 |
| PSU2KW-ACPE | Cisco 8712-MOD-M PSU - 2KW AC Power Module with Port-side Exhaust | Release 24.4.1 |
Table 9. Supported hardware for Cisco 8800 Series Routers
| Part Number | Description | Support Initially Provided in IOS XR Release |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco 8800 Series Routers - Chassis | ||
| 8804-SYS | Cisco 8800 Modular System - 10 RU with 4 Line Card Slots | Release 7.3.2 |
| 8808-SYS | Cisco 8800 Modular System - 16 RU with 8 Line Card Slots | Release 7.0.12 |
| 8812-SYS | Cisco 8800 Modular System - 21 RU with 12 Line Card Slots | Release 7.0.12 |
| 8818-SYS | Cisco 8800 Modular System - 33 RU with 18 Line Card Slots | Release 7.0.14 |
| Cisco 8800 Series Routers - Route Processors | ||
| 8800-RP | Cisco 8800 Route Processor - 4 Core | Release 7.0.12 |
| 8800-RP2 | Cisco 8800 Route Processor - 8 Core | Release 7.11.1 |
| Cisco 8800 Series Routers - Fabric Modules | ||
| 8808-FC | Cisco 8808 System Fabric Module - Q100-based fabric modules with 14.4T per LC slot | Release 7.0.12 |
| 8812-FC | Cisco 8812 System Fabric Module - Q100-based fabric modules with 14.4T per LC slot | Release 7.0.12 |
| 8818-FC | Cisco 8818 System Fabric Module - Q100-based fabric modules with 14.4T per LC slot | Release 7.0.14 |
| 8808-FC0 | Cisco 8808 System Fabric Module - Q200-based fabric modules with 14.4T per LC slot | Release 7.3.15 |
| 8818-FC0 | Cisco 8818 System Fabric Module - Q200-based fabric modules with 14.4T per LC slot | Release 7.3.16 |
| 8804-FC0 | Cisco 8804 System Fabric Module - Q200-based fabric modules with 14.4T per LC slot | Release 7.3.16 |
| 8808-FC1 | Cisco 8808 System Fabric Module - F100-based fabric modules with 28.8T per LC slot | Release 24.2.1 |
| 8804-FC1 | Cisco 8804 System Fabric Module - F100-based fabric modules with 28.8T per LC slot | Release 25.1.1 |
| Cisco 8800 Series Routers - Line Cards | ||
| 8800-LC-48H | Cisco 8800 Line Card with MACsec - Q100 ASIC based 4.8 Tbps line card | Release 7.0.12 |
| 8800-LC-36FH | Cisco 8800 Line Card - Q100 ASIC based 14.4 Tbps line card | Release 7.0.12 |
| 88-LC0-36FH | Cisco 8800 Line Card - Q200 ASIC based 14.4 Tbps line card | Release 7.3.15 |
| 88-LC0-36FH-M | Cisco 8800 Line Card with MACsec- Q200 ASIC based 14.4 Tbps line card | Release 7.3.15 |
| 88-LC0-34H14FH | Cisco 8800 Line Card - Q200 ASIC based 9 Tbps line card | Release 7.3.3 Release 7.5.1 |
| 88-LC1-36EH | Cisco 8800 Line Card - P100 ASIC based 28.8 Tbps line card | Release 24.2.11 |
| 88-LC1-12TH24FH-E | Cisco 8800 Line Card - P100 ASIC based 12 Tbps line card | Release 24.3.1 |
| 88-LC1-52Y8H-EM | Cisco 8800 Line Card - P100 ASIC based 3.7 Tbps line card | Release 24.3.1 |
| Cisco 8800 Series Routers – Power Supply Unit (PSU) | ||
| PSU4.8KW-DC100 | 4.8KW 48V 100A DC Power Supply | Release 7.3.2 |
| PSU6.3KW-HV | 6.3KW AC/HVAC/HVDC Power Supply | Release 7.0.12 |
| PSU6.3KW-20A-HV | 6.3KW AC/HVAC/HVDC Power Supply-20A | Release 7.0.12 |
Supported software packages
Overview of Cisco IOS XR software
The Cisco IOS XR software is composed of a base image (ISO) that provides the XR infrastructure. The ISO image is made up of a set of packages (also called RPMs). These packages are of three types:
- A mandatory package that is included in the ISO
- An optional package that is included in the ISO
- An optional package that is not included in the ISO
Visit the Cisco Software Download page to download the Cisco IOS XR software images.
View installed software packages
To determine the Cisco IOS XR Software packages installed on your router, log in to the router and enter the show install active command. To view the optional and bug fix RPM packages, first install the package and use the show install active summary command.
To know about all the RPMs installed including XR, OS and other components use the show install active all command.
Flexible software modularity
The software modularity approach provides a flexible model that allows you to install a subset of IOS XR packages on devices based on your individual requirements. All critical components are modularized as packages so that you can select the features that you want to run on your router.
Determine firmware support
To determine firmware support on your router, log in to the router and enter show fpd package command.
Related resources
Table 10. Related resources
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Smart licensing | Provides information about Smart Licensing Using Policy solutions and their deployment on IOS XR routers. |
| Cisco 8000 documentation | Provides CDC documentation for Cisco 8000 series routers. |
| Transceiver Module Group (TMG) compatibility matrix | Allows searching by product family, product ID, data rate, reach, cable type, or form factor to determine the transceivers that Cisco hardware device supports. |
| Cisco IOS XR Error messages | Allows searching by release number, error strings, or comparing release numbers to view a detailed repository of error messages and descriptions. |
| Cisco IOS XR MIBs | Allows selecting the MIB of your choice from a drop-down to explore an extensive repository of MIB information. |
| Yang data models in GitHub | Provides yang data models introduced and enhanced in every IOS XR release. |
| Recommended release | Provides a general guide in case of upgrading IOS XR routers or new deployments that involve IOS XR routers. |
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