Cisco NCS 2000 Expansion License, 20 Chassis
Unlock enhanced capacity for your Cisco NCS 2000 platform with this essential expansion license, enabling support for up to 20 chassis to scale your network operations.
- Expanded Capacity: Gain the ability to support up to 20 chassis within your Cisco NCS 2000 deployment, accommodating significant network growth.
- Feature Enablement: Access advanced functionalities and increased performance capabilities crucial for demanding business operations.
- Subscription Assurance: Benefit from a predictable billing model that ensures continuous access to licensed features and platform updates.
- Operational Continuity: Maintain compliance and ensure uninterrupted service delivery by licensing the necessary capacity for your network infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco NCS 2000 expansion license provides the necessary authorization to increase the operational capacity of your network platform, specifically enabling support for up to 20 chassis per network element.
Designed for businesses that rely on robust network infrastructure, this subscription-based license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals seeking to scale their existing Cisco NCS 2000 deployments without overhauling their hardware.
- Scalable Network Support: Directly increases the number of chassis your Cisco NCS 2000 platform can manage.
- Subscription-Based: Offers a flexible, recurring licensing model for predictable budgeting and continuous access.
- Platform Enhancement: Unlocks the full potential of the NCS 2000 series for advanced service delivery.
- Compliance and Functionality: Ensures your network operates within licensing parameters and has access to required features.
- Per Network Element Licensing: Provides clear licensing for specific network infrastructure components.
This license is the straightforward solution for mid-market organizations needing to expand their Cisco NCS 2000 capabilities efficiently.
What This Enables
Enable Increased Network Capacity
Enable teams to scale their existing Cisco NCS 2000 platform to support a larger number of chassis. This ensures the network can handle growing data volumes and user demands.
growing businesses, expanding network footprints, infrastructure upgrades, service provider networks, high-traffic environments
Streamline Network Service Delivery
Streamline the deployment of new network services by ensuring sufficient platform capacity is available. This allows for faster rollout of critical business applications and connectivity.
telecommunications infrastructure, enterprise data centers, campus networks, service delivery platforms, business continuity planning
Automate Capacity Planning
Automate the process of scaling network hardware by licensing for future growth in chassis support. This proactive approach prevents performance bottlenecks and reactive hardware purchases.
IT operations management, network infrastructure planning, technology refresh cycles, budget forecasting, operational efficiency
Key Features
Support for up to 20 Chassis per NE
Significantly increases the potential scale and density of your network infrastructure, accommodating substantial growth.
Subscription Billing Model
Provides predictable operational expenses and continuous access to licensed features and potential updates.
Cisco NCS 2000 Platform Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration with your existing Cisco NCS 2000 hardware for immediate capacity expansion.
Per Network Element Licensing
Offers clear and manageable licensing tied directly to specific network components for easier tracking.
Access to Advanced Features
Unlocks the full capabilities of the NCS 2000 platform, enabling advanced service delivery and performance optimization.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-availability and scalable network infrastructure to support high-frequency trading, secure transactions, and extensive data processing, making capacity expansion critical.
Telecommunications & Logistics
These sectors rely on robust, high-capacity networks for real-time tracking, communication, and data management across vast operational areas, necessitating scalable platform capabilities.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need to manage and transmit large volumes of sensitive patient data securely and reliably, requiring scalable network infrastructure to support evolving medical technologies and data demands.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern manufacturing relies on interconnected systems for automation, IoT, and real-time monitoring, demanding scalable network capacity to support increasing operational data flows and control systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco NCS 2000 expansion license?
This license is a software authorization that increases the capacity of your Cisco NCS 2000 platform, specifically allowing it to support up to 20 chassis per network element. It is typically sold on a subscription basis.
Who typically needs this license?
Businesses with existing Cisco NCS 2000 deployments that are experiencing growth or require increased network density will need this license to scale their infrastructure effectively.
How is this license billed?
This license is billed on a subscription basis, meaning you pay recurring fees for its use, ensuring continuous access and support.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.