Cisco NCS 5501 1x100G Port Upgrade License
This Cisco platform license enables 1x100G port capacity on your NCS 5501 chassis, ensuring your network can handle increased traffic demands and advanced routing functions.
- Enhanced Capacity: Unlock a 100 Gigabit Ethernet port for higher throughput and faster data transmission.
- Feature Access: Gain access to advanced routing and switching capabilities required for modern network operations.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain software compliance and avoid operational disruptions due to licensing gaps.
- Scalability: Position your network for future growth by enabling higher bandwidth services and applications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco NCS 5501 1x100G Port Upgrade License is a subscription-based software license designed to activate a 100 Gigabit Ethernet port on the Cisco Network Convergence System 5501 platform. This license is crucial for organizations needing to expand their network's bandwidth and support higher-speed traffic flows.
This license is intended for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who are responsible for managing and scaling their core network infrastructure. It integrates directly with the Cisco NCS 5501 hardware, enabling enhanced performance and feature sets within their existing data center or service provider edge environments.
- 100G Port Activation: Directly enables a 100 Gigabit Ethernet port on the NCS 5501 chassis.
- Subscription Billing: Operates on a recurring subscription model for predictable budgeting.
- Platform Specific: Designed exclusively for the Cisco NCS 5501 hardware platform.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks advanced software features and capabilities associated with 100G connectivity.
- Network Scalability: Supports the expansion of network capacity to meet growing data demands.
This essential Cisco license empowers SMB and mid-market IT teams to scale their network infrastructure efficiently and cost-effectively.
What This Enables
Enable High-Speed Data Transmission
Enable teams to activate a 100 Gigabit Ethernet port, significantly increasing data throughput for demanding applications. Streamline the process of upgrading network backbone or aggregation links to support higher bandwidth requirements.
data center core, service provider edge, high-performance computing, network aggregation
Support Advanced Routing Features
Automate the unlocking of advanced software features and routing protocols necessary for high-performance networking. Ensure compliance with software licensing requirements to maintain full operational functionality and support.
enterprise routing, network segmentation, traffic engineering, advanced QoS
Scale Network Infrastructure
Streamline the expansion of network capacity to accommodate growing data volumes and user demands. Position your organization to adopt new, bandwidth-intensive services and technologies without immediate hardware replacement.
network capacity planning, future-proofing infrastructure, bandwidth expansion, service delivery
Key Features
1x100G Port Activation
Directly enables a high-speed 100 Gigabit Ethernet interface on the Cisco NCS 5501 chassis, providing immediate capacity for increased data flow.
Subscription Licensing
Offers a predictable, recurring cost model for software access, simplifying budgeting and financial planning for network upgrades.
Cisco NCS 5501 Platform Specific
Ensures compatibility and optimal performance by being designed exclusively for the specified Cisco hardware model.
Access to Advanced Software Features
Unlocks enhanced routing, switching, and network management capabilities required for modern, high-performance network environments.
Compliance and Support
Maintains software compliance, enabling access to Cisco support and updates, thereby reducing operational risk and ensuring network stability.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, low-latency network connectivity for trading, transaction processing, and data analytics, making 100G ports critical for performance and compliance with stringent uptime SLAs.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern industrial operations rely on robust networks for IoT, automation, and real-time data processing; 100G capacity is essential for handling the increasing data volumes from connected devices and machinery.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers handle large volumes of sensitive patient data and require high-speed networks for medical imaging, telehealth, and research applications, where reliable and fast data transfer is paramount.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions often require massive bandwidth for data-intensive research, large file transfers, and supporting a high density of connected users and devices, benefiting from 100G infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco NCS 5501 1x100G Port Upgrade License?
This is a software license, delivered as a subscription, that activates a 100 Gigabit Ethernet port on your Cisco NCS 5501 router. It is essential for increasing your network's bandwidth capacity.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically designed for and applies only to the Cisco Network Convergence System 5501 (NCS 5501) platform.
What are the benefits of enabling a 100G port?
Enabling a 100G port significantly increases data throughput, supports higher-speed services, reduces latency for critical applications, and prepares your network for future bandwidth demands.
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.