Cisco NCS 1K4 SMART License - 1-4 BPS & Subsea Parameter
This Cisco NCS 1K4 smart license subscription unlocks 1-4 BPS and subsea parameters, ensuring your network infrastructure operates with advanced capabilities and compliance.
- License Activation: Enables 1-4 BPS and subsea parameters on Cisco NCS 1000 series platforms.
- Subscription Term: Provides access to features and software updates for the duration of the subscription.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures adherence to licensing requirements for advanced network functionalities.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees continued access to critical features and support for network operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco NCS 1K4 SMART LICENSE is a subscription-based software license that unlocks advanced capabilities for the Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 1000 series. Specifically, it enables 1-4 Billion bits per second (BPS) throughput and subsea parameters, crucial for high-capacity and specialized network deployments.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market and enterprise organizations who manage complex network infrastructures. It integrates directly with the Cisco NCS 1000 platform, ensuring that the hardware is fully licensed and capable of meeting demanding traffic and connectivity requirements.
- Feature Enablement: Activates 1-4 BPS throughput and subsea operational parameters.
- Subscription Model: Offers flexible, recurring access to licensed features and updates.
- Platform Specific: Designed for the Cisco NCS 1000 series hardware.
- Compliance Management: Simplifies tracking and maintaining software license compliance.
- Scalability Support: Facilitates the scaling of network capacity and functionality.
This Cisco smart license is the ideal solution for mid-market and enterprise teams needing to ensure their NCS 1000 platform is fully licensed and capable of advanced operations.
What This Enables
Unlock High Throughput Network Capabilities
Enable teams to configure and operate their Cisco NCS 1000 platform at 1-4 BPS throughput. This ensures the network can handle significant data volumes required for modern business applications and services.
high-capacity data transport, core network infrastructure, service provider edge, large enterprise WAN
Activate Specialized Subsea Network Functions
Streamline the activation of subsea parameters on the NCS 1000 series, allowing for specialized configurations and connectivity. This is critical for organizations with subsea cable infrastructure or specific oceanic data transmission needs.
telecommunications backbone, subsea cable landing stations, international data connectivity, specialized research networks
Maintain Software Licensing Compliance
Automate the process of ensuring compliance with Cisco's licensing requirements for advanced NCS 1000 features. This avoids potential audits, service interruptions, and ensures all deployed capabilities are legitimately licensed.
regulated industries, multi-site deployments, IT asset management, network operations centers
Key Features
1-4 BPS Throughput Enablement
Allows the NCS 1000 platform to handle significantly higher data volumes, supporting demanding applications and services.
Subsea Parameter Activation
Unlocks specific functionalities required for subsea network deployments or specialized data transmission scenarios.
SMART License Subscription
Provides flexible, recurring access to features, simplifying license management and ensuring ongoing compliance.
Cisco NCS 1000 Series Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration with existing or planned Cisco NCS 1000 hardware deployments.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses and easier budgeting for advanced network capabilities.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-throughput, low-latency networks to support trading, transactions, and real-time data processing, making advanced NCS capabilities essential for performance and compliance.
Telecommunications & Logistics
These sectors rely on robust, high-capacity data transport for global operations, supply chain visibility, and critical communication links, often involving subsea or international connectivity.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies need secure, reliable, and scalable network infrastructure to manage vast amounts of data and provide essential public services, often with strict uptime and compliance mandates.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and require high-bandwidth networks for telemedicine, large file transfers (imaging), and research, necessitating advanced and compliant network solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco SMART License?
Cisco SMART Licenses are a flexible, software-based licensing model that provides a more efficient way to purchase and manage software. They are tied to your Cisco account and can be activated and moved as needed.
What does '1-4 BPS' mean?
BPS stands for Billion bits per second. '1-4 BPS' indicates the license enables throughput capacity ranging from 1 to 4 Billion bits per second on the Cisco NCS 1000 platform.
How is this license billed?
This license is billed on a subscription basis, meaning you pay recurring fees for access to the licensed features over a defined term.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.