Cisco NCS 520 Series 2-Port 10G Upgrade License
This Cisco NCS 520 Series license subscription enables two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, significantly boosting your network's data transfer capacity and performance.
- Enhanced Throughput: Access to 10Gbps speeds per port, ideal for high-demand applications and data aggregation.
- Scalable Capacity: Upgrade your existing Cisco NCS 520 platform to meet growing bandwidth requirements without full hardware replacement.
- Subscription Term: Enjoy continuous access to licensed features and potential software updates throughout the subscription period.
- Compliance and Performance: Ensure your network infrastructure meets modern performance standards and application demands.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco NCS 520 Series 2-Port 10G Upgrade License is a software subscription that unlocks two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports on your Cisco NCS 520 platform. This license is designed to provide businesses with the necessary bandwidth for demanding network operations, data-intensive applications, and efficient traffic aggregation.
This upgrade is essential for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to expand their network's capabilities. It integrates directly with the Cisco NCS 520 hardware, allowing for a cost-effective path to higher performance within existing infrastructure.
- 10Gbps Port Activation: Enables two 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces on the Cisco NCS 520.
- Subscription-Based Access: Provides ongoing access to the licensed functionality for the duration of the subscription.
- Platform Enhancement: Upgrades the capabilities of the Cisco NCS 520 Series routers.
- Performance Boost: Significantly increases data throughput for critical business applications.
- Cost-Effective Upgrade: Offers a more economical way to achieve higher network speeds compared to new hardware purchases.
This license provides a direct and affordable upgrade path for businesses needing to enhance their network's speed and capacity on their existing Cisco NCS 520 platform.
What This Enables
Enable High-Speed Data Aggregation
Enable teams to aggregate traffic from multiple lower-speed links into a single high-capacity connection. Streamline data flow for critical business applications and services.
data centers, network edge, campus networks, server rooms
Support Bandwidth-Intensive Applications
Support applications requiring significant data throughput, such as video conferencing, large file transfers, and cloud-based services. Ensure consistent performance for end-users.
business operations, remote work infrastructure, application hosting, data analytics
Future-Proof Network Infrastructure
Automate the process of upgrading network capacity to meet future demands. Provide IT professionals with the tools to scale their network proactively.
network expansion, technology refresh cycles, capacity planning, infrastructure modernization
Key Features
Two 10 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Provides significantly higher data transfer rates compared to previous port speeds, enabling faster communication and data processing.
Subscription Licensing Model
Offers flexible access to features and allows for easier budgeting and management of network upgrades over time.
Cisco NCS 520 Series Compatibility
Designed to integrate seamlessly with existing Cisco NCS 520 hardware, ensuring a smooth upgrade path.
Increased Network Throughput
Enhances the capacity of your network to handle larger volumes of data, supporting more users and applications simultaneously.
Performance for Demanding Workloads
Enables businesses to run bandwidth-intensive applications and services without experiencing performance bottlenecks.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable network connectivity for real-time trading, transaction processing, and data analysis, making 10Gbps essential for performance and compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle large volumes of sensitive data, including medical imaging and patient records, necessitating high-bandwidth connections for efficient access and transfer to support patient care and research.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern industrial operations rely on real-time data from IoT devices and automation systems, requiring robust, high-speed networks to support operational efficiency, monitoring, and control.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions often manage massive datasets and require high-speed network access for scientific computing, data-intensive research projects, and large-scale collaboration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco NCS 520 Series 2-Port 10G Upgrade License?
This is a software subscription license that enables two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports on your Cisco NCS 520 Series router. It allows your network to handle higher data transfer speeds.
What are the benefits of upgrading to 10Gbps ports?
Upgrading to 10Gbps ports significantly increases your network's capacity, reduces latency, and improves the performance of bandwidth-intensive applications. This supports business growth and enhances user productivity.
Is this a one-time purchase or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license. You gain access to the 10Gbps port functionality for the duration of your subscription term.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.