Cisco NCS 4200 RSP3 IOS XE Universal Payload Encryption

Operate an NCS 4200 RSP3 on the Cisco IOS XE Universal edition that names payload encryption as part of its software identity. IOS XE provides the network operating environment for the route switch processor, while the Universal designation identifies the edition selected for this platform. The 17.10 release designation narrows the software version required for environments standardized on that release. Payload encryption differentiates this edition from a non-encryption software selection within the same IOS XE family. It is relevant when the deployed NCS 4200 RSP3 requires the encryption-capable software variant rather than a generic platform image. Select it for the specific processor generation named here; RSP3 is part of the compatibility designation and should match the installed routing hardware. SNCS42R3K91710 provides a precise way to identify this IOS XE Universal payload-encryption software selection when maintaining an NCS 4200 system. Use the NCS 4200 RSP3 designation and 17.10 release together when checking platform software alignment. Its scope is platform software, not an independent appliance or network-management application. The product description names the platform, software family, edition, encryption capability, and release needed to distinguish this selection from other NCS 4200 software.