Verify software version

Updated: July 17, 2026

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Use this procedure to verify the installed Cisco IOS XR software version on NCS 1004 and determine whether a system upgrade is required.

NCS 1004 is shipped with Cisco IOS XR software preinstalled. Check whether the software version is current. If a newer version is available, upgrade the system to access the latest features on NCS 1004.

Procedure

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

Example:

RP/0/RP0/CPU0:ios# show version
Wed Feb 10 19:35:38.274 IST
Cisco IOS XR Software, Version 7.3.2
Copyright (c) 2013-2021 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Build Information:
 Built By     : ingunawa
 Built On     : Tue Feb  9 11:45:12 PST 2021
 Built Host   : iox-lnx-068
 Workspace    : /auto/iox-lnx-068-san1/prod/7.3.2/ncs1k/ws
 Version      : 7.3.2
 Location     : /opt/cisco/XR/packages/
 Label        : 7.3.2
cisco NCS-1002 () processor
System uptime is 3 hours 37 minutes

What to do next

Verify the software version to determine if a system upgrade is required. If an upgrade is needed, see the Perform System Upgrade and Install Feature Packages chapter.

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