Command modes for Cisco NCS 1010

Updated: June 17, 2026

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This section lists the command modes available in Cisco NCS 1010 IOS XR and describes their functions.

The NCS 1010 operates using virtualized Cisco IOS XR software. CLI commands are executed on the IOS XR virtual machine.

The command modes apply to the Cisco NCS 1010 Series. The table lists available command modes for IOS XR.


Command Mode	Description
IOS XR EXEC mode (IOS XR execution mode)	Use commands on IOS XR to display the operational state of NCS 1010. Example: `RP/0/RP0/CPU0:ios#`
IOS XR Config mode (IOS XR configuration mode)	Configure security, routing, and other XR features on IOS XR. Example: `RP/0/RP0/CPU0:ios#configure` `RP/0/RP0/CPU0:ios(config)`

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