Cisco NCS 5500 40G to 100G Scale Upgrade License
Unlock higher network speeds for your Cisco NCS 5500 Series routers with a 40G to 100G scale upgrade license, enabling enhanced data throughput and capacity.
- Enhanced Capacity: Gain the ability to upgrade port speeds from 40G to 100G, significantly increasing your network's data handling capabilities.
- Performance Boost: Facilitate higher bandwidth utilization and improved application performance across your network infrastructure.
- Future-Proofing: Prepare your network for increasing traffic demands and evolving business needs without a full hardware replacement.
- Compliance & Scalability: Ensure your network infrastructure meets future bandwidth requirements and supports business growth.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco platform software license designed to enable a scale upgrade for the Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500 Series routers. It specifically allows for the transition of port speeds from 40 Gigabit Ethernet to 100 Gigabit Ethernet, unlocking increased network capacity and performance.
This license is intended for businesses that utilize Cisco NCS 5500 Series hardware and require greater bandwidth to support growing data traffic, demanding applications, or expanded services. It integrates directly with the existing router platform, providing a cost-effective path to higher network speeds without immediate hardware overhaul.
- Increased Throughput: Enables 100G port speeds, dramatically boosting data transmission rates.
- Capacity Expansion: Supports higher density and faster connections for critical network segments.
- Operational Efficiency: Allows for smoother handling of peak traffic loads and reduces potential bottlenecks.
- Cost-Effective Upgrade: Provides a software-based upgrade path to higher speeds, deferring capital expenditure on new hardware.
- Platform Compatibility: Specifically designed for the Cisco NCS 5500 Series router platform.
This Cisco license offers a strategic software upgrade for businesses needing to scale their network bandwidth efficiently and cost-effectively.
What This Enables
Enable Higher Network Throughput
Enable teams to significantly increase data transmission speeds by upgrading port capabilities from 40G to 100G. This facilitates faster application response times and improved user experience for critical business functions.
core network infrastructure, high-traffic data centers, enterprise edge deployments
Streamline Bandwidth Expansion
Streamline the process of expanding network bandwidth by utilizing a software-based upgrade rather than a full hardware replacement. This allows for quicker deployment of increased capacity to meet evolving business needs.
growing businesses, network modernization projects, capacity planning initiatives
Automate Network Performance Scaling
Automate the scaling of network performance to accommodate increasing traffic loads from new services or user growth. This license ensures the network infrastructure remains a facilitator, not a bottleneck, for business operations.
service delivery platforms, digital transformation initiatives, business continuity planning
Key Features
40G to 100G Port Speed Upgrade
Significantly increases data throughput capacity, enabling faster data transfer and improved application performance.
Software-Based Licensing
Provides a cost-effective and flexible upgrade path, deferring capital expenditure on new hardware.
Cisco NCS 5500 Series Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration with your existing Cisco network infrastructure.
Subscription Billing Model
Offers predictable operational expenses and access to ongoing software updates and support.
Enhanced Network Scalability
Prepares your network to handle future growth in traffic and demand without major infrastructure overhauls.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, low-latency networks to process transactions and manage data securely, making 100G upgrades essential for performance and compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments are increasingly reliant on real-time data for automation and IoT, necessitating high-capacity networks to support operational technology and data analytics.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers handle vast amounts of sensitive patient data and require robust, high-speed networks for diagnostics, telemedicine, and research, where performance is critical.
Education & Research
Research institutions and universities often manage large datasets and require high-bandwidth connectivity for data-intensive research, collaboration, and advanced computing resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco NCS 5500 40G to 100G Scale Upgrade License?
This is a software license for Cisco NCS 5500 Series routers that enables you to upgrade the speed of your existing 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports to 100 Gigabit Ethernet. It is a subscription-based license.
What are the benefits of upgrading to 100G?
Upgrading to 100G significantly increases your network's bandwidth, allowing for faster data transmission, improved application performance, and the ability to handle larger volumes of traffic. This is crucial for businesses experiencing growth or deploying bandwidth-intensive applications.
Does this license require new hardware?
No, this is a software upgrade license designed to unlock higher speeds on your existing Cisco NCS 5500 Series hardware. It allows you to maximize your current investment by enabling higher port speeds.
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.