Product Type | Network Expansion Software License |
Supported Platform | Cisco NCS 2000 Series |
License Type | Expansion License |
License Quantity | 5 Chassis per Network Element |
Form Factor | Digital License (No Physical Form) |
Intended Use | Scalability and infrastructure expansion |
Software Delivery Method | Electronic |
CISCO NCS 2000 Expansion License, 5 Chassis, Per NE



Key Benefits

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- Enables scalable optical network growth with minimal hardware investment
- Meets TAA compliance requirements for regulated and government applications
- Manufactured in the USA, aligning with domestic sourcing policies
Product Overview
The CISCO NCS 2000 Expansion License (E-NCS2K-S-L-5CS=) supports scalability by enabling up to five additional chassis per network element in the NCS 2000 series. Manufactured in the USA and TAA-compliant, it's ideal for scaling regulated or large-scale environments. This license boosts infrastructure agility while maintaining system compliance and performance benchmarks.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
License Term | Perpetual |
Management Interface | Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) |
License Enforcement | Node-based (per network element) |
License Activation | Software-based via License Key |
Upgrades Included | No |
Cloud Connectivity Required | No |
License Portability | Tied to specific NE ID |
Advanced Security Features
Licensing Security | Encrypted license files |
Authentication | Tied to node identifier and Cisco license server verification |
License File Integrity | Digitally signed |
Tamper Detection | Yes |
Wireless Features
Wireless Components | Not applicable |
Interfaces
Supported Network Elements | Cisco Optical Networking Systems |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Environmental Compliance | REACH |
Certifications | ISO 9001 |
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) | 5D002 |
HTS Code | 8523.49.4000 |
Physical & Environmental
Physical Shipping | Not applicable (electronic delivery) |
Media Type | None (paperless) |
Packaged Dimensions | Not applicable |
Environmental Impact | Low (no hardware to manufacture or ship) |