Cisco NCS 5500 L2VPN Software License for 96x100G Interfaces
This Cisco NCS 5500 L2VPN software license subscription unlocks advanced Layer 2 VPN features for your 96x100G interfaces, ensuring full network functionality and compliance.
- Feature Access: Entitlement to utilize all Layer 2 VPN functionalities on your Cisco NCS 5500 platform.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to network service requirements and vendor support agreements.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted service delivery and access to advanced routing features.
- Scalability Enablement: Support for high-density 100G interfaces for demanding network environments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription license for Cisco's Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500 Series routers. It specifically enables Layer 2 Virtual Private Network (L2VPN) capabilities, crucial for service providers and large enterprises requiring advanced traffic segmentation and VPN services over their IP/MPLS infrastructure. The license is designed to support configurations with up to 96x100G interfaces.
IT Managers and Network Professionals in mid-market and enterprise organizations utilize this license to deploy sophisticated L2VPN services. It integrates into existing Cisco NCS 5500 deployments, providing the necessary software features to offer managed Layer 2 services, extend Layer 2 connectivity across Layer 3 networks, and segment traffic for various business applications or customer needs.
- Advanced L2VPN Features: Unlocks full suite of Layer 2 VPN services including VPLS, VPWS, and EVPN.
- High-Density Support: Optimized for Cisco NCS 5500 chassis supporting 96x100G interfaces.
- Subscription-Based: Provides access to features and updates for the duration of the subscription term.
- Network Segmentation: Enables granular traffic separation for security and service differentiation.
- Service Provider Ready: Facilitates the delivery of managed Layer 2 services to end customers.
For businesses needing to expand their L2VPN service offerings or enhance network segmentation, this Cisco license provides essential capabilities for their NCS 5500 platform.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced L2VPN Service Delivery
Enable teams to deploy and manage complex Layer 2 VPN services like VPLS and EVPN across their network infrastructure. Streamline the delivery of managed Layer 2 connectivity to internal departments or external clients.
service provider core, enterprise edge, data center interconnect, network segmentation
Enhance Network Segmentation and Isolation
Streamline the creation of isolated network segments for different applications, tenants, or security zones. Automate the process of segmenting traffic to improve security posture and manage network resources effectively.
multi-tenant environments, security zone implementation, application traffic isolation, compliance requirements
Extend Layer 2 Connectivity Over Layer 3
Enable teams to extend Layer 2 network segments across a Layer 3 backbone, facilitating seamless connectivity for applications sensitive to Layer 3 boundaries. Automate the provisioning of these extended connections to reduce manual configuration errors.
campus network extension, data center fabric, disaster recovery sites, legacy application support
Key Features
Layer 2 VPN (L2VPN) Functionality
Enables the creation and management of virtual private networks that operate at Layer 2, essential for specific application requirements and service delivery.
Support for 96x100G Interfaces
Provides the capacity to enable advanced VPN services on high-density, high-speed network interfaces, supporting demanding traffic loads.
Subscription Licensing Model
Offers flexible access to features and updates for a defined term, aligning costs with usage and ensuring access to the latest software enhancements.
Cisco NCS 5500 Platform Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration with Cisco's NCS 5500 Series routers, a platform designed for high-performance service provider and enterprise networks.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require secure and reliable network segmentation for trading platforms and sensitive data, making L2VPN capabilities critical for compliance and operational efficiency.
Telecommunications & Managed Services
Service providers use L2VPNs to offer managed Layer 2 services to their enterprise customers, requiring robust and scalable solutions like those provided by the Cisco NCS 5500 platform.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need to segment patient data and critical medical systems securely, often requiring dedicated or isolated network paths that L2VPNs can provide.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial networks may require extended Layer 2 connectivity for operational technology (OT) systems across different facilities or to connect specialized equipment that relies on Layer 2 protocols.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Layer 2 VPN (L2VPN)?
A Layer 2 VPN (L2VPN) allows you to extend Layer 2 connectivity across a Layer 3 network. This means you can connect devices as if they were on the same local network, even if they are geographically separated and connected via an IP/MPLS backbone.
What does this license enable on the Cisco NCS 5500?
This license enables advanced Layer 2 VPN features on your Cisco NCS 5500 Series router, such as VPLS (Virtual Private LAN Service) and EVPN (Ethernet VPN). It is specifically designed for configurations with 96x100G interfaces.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This is a subscription-based license. It provides access to the enabled features and software updates for the duration of the subscription 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.