System Setup and Software Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1001

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System Setup and Software Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1001

Verify software version

Updated: July 31, 2026

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Use this procedure to verify the Cisco IOS XR software version running on NCS 1001 to determine if a system upgrade is required.

Ensure NCS 1001 operates with the latest Cisco IOS XR software by verifying the installed version.

NCS 1001 ships with Cisco IOS XR software pre-installed. To ensure access to the latest features, you should verify whether the installed version is current and perform a system upgrade if necessary.

Follow these steps to verify the Cisco IOS XR software version on NCS 1001:

Procedure

Enter the show version command to display the software version and system uptime.

Example:


RP/0/RP0/CPU0:ios#show version
Mon Feb 28 15:52:01.424 UTC
Cisco IOS XR Software, Version 7.3.2
Copyright (c) 2013-2021 by Cisco Systems, Inc.

Build Information:
Built By     : deenayak
Built On     : Mon Jul 28 01:19:52 PST 2020
Built Host   : iox-lnx-071
Workspace    : /auto/srcarchive15/prod/7.3.2/ncs1001/ws
Version      : 7.3.2
Location     : /opt/cisco/XR/packages/
Label        : 7.3.2
cisco NCS-1001 () processor

The output displays the Cisco IOS XR software version, build information, package location, label, and system uptime.

What to do next

Review the output to determine whether a system upgrade is required. For details about system upgrades, see Install packages.