Cisco NCS 2000 Expansion License, 5 Chassis
This Cisco NCS 2000 expansion license enables the addition of 5 chassis to your existing platform, unlocking greater network capacity and advanced features for your business operations.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to expanded platform capabilities.
- Billing Model: Annual subscription ensures predictable operational expenses.
- Platform Applicability: Directly enhances the capacity and functionality of Cisco NCS 2000 series chassis.
- Key Value: Maintains compliance and provides access to essential network features for business continuity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software license subscription for the Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 2000 series. It specifically grants the entitlement to expand the platform by adding up to 5 additional chassis, thereby increasing its overall capacity and feature set. The subscription model ensures ongoing access to software updates and support.
This license is designed for businesses that utilize the Cisco NCS 2000 platform for their core network infrastructure. IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market to enterprise environments can use this to scale their network services, support growing user bases, and maintain high availability without needing to replace their existing core hardware.
- Expanded Capacity: Enables the integration of up to 5 new chassis into your existing NCS 2000 deployment.
- Feature Unlock: Provides access to advanced routing, switching, and service-enabling features.
- Subscription Model: Offers predictable, recurring costs for software access and updates.
- Network Scalability: Facilitates growth by allowing for modular expansion of network resources.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your network can meet evolving business demands and maintain service levels.
This Cisco NCS 2000 expansion license is ideal for mid-market organizations needing to scale their network infrastructure efficiently and cost-effectively.
What This Enables
Enable Network Capacity Expansion
Enable teams to scale their core network infrastructure by adding significant capacity through new chassis. Streamline the process of integrating additional hardware to support growing user demands and data traffic.
growing businesses, network infrastructure upgrades, service provider core, data center expansion, enterprise edge
Unlock Advanced Platform Features
Streamline the deployment of new services and functionalities by unlocking advanced software features tied to the NCS 2000 platform. Automate the process of enhancing network capabilities to meet evolving business requirements.
service innovation, feature adoption, network modernization, advanced service delivery
Ensure Licensing Compliance and Support
Automate compliance by ensuring the correct licensing is in place for expanded hardware configurations. Maintain access to vendor support and software updates, protecting against operational disruptions.
regulatory adherence, IT asset management, risk mitigation, operational stability
Key Features
Subscription Licensing
Provides predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software updates and support for your network platform.
5 Chassis Expansion
Allows for significant scaling of your Cisco NCS 2000 network capacity to meet growing business demands.
Platform Feature Access
Unlocks advanced functionalities and services on the NCS 2000 platform, enhancing network capabilities.
Cisco NCS 2000 Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration with your existing Cisco NCS 2000 hardware for a unified network environment.
Per Network Element (NE) Licensing
Provides a clear and manageable licensing structure tied directly to your network elements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and scalable network infrastructure to handle high volumes of transactions and sensitive data, making capacity expansion critical for maintaining service levels and compliance.
Telecommunications & Utilities
Service providers and utility companies rely on robust, scalable network platforms like the NCS 2000 for core network functions, requiring expansion licenses to support growing customer demand and new service offerings.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, high-capacity networks to manage patient data and critical applications, where network expansion ensures continuous access to vital services and compliance with regulations like HIPAA.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations increasingly depend on network connectivity for automation and data analysis, necessitating scalable network solutions to support expanding IoT deployments and real-time operational needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco NCS 2000 expansion license?
This is a subscription-based software license that allows you to add up to 5 additional chassis to your existing Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 2000 platform. It expands your network's capacity and unlocks further features.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license operates on a subscription billing model, meaning you pay recurring fees, typically annually, for the use of the expanded capacity and features.
Who is the target audience for this license?
This license is intended for businesses, particularly mid-market to enterprise organizations, that are already using the Cisco NCS 2000 platform and need to scale their network infrastructure to accommodate growth or new service requirements.
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.