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CISCO NCS1K4 Electronic License for One QSFP28 Client with Encryption

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  • Enables one QSFP28 client port with encryption
  • Part number E-NCS1K4-LIC-100X=
  • Software-activated license for Cisco NCS1K4 platforms
  • TAA compliant for government procurement
  • Country of origin: United States

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Key Benefits

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  • Supports encryption on a QSFP28 client, enabling secure 100G optical connections.
  • TAA compliance ensures suitability for U.S. government and regulated industry deployments.
  • U.S. manufacturing origin aligns with compliance and sourcing requirements for sovereign infrastructure.

Product Overview

The CISCO NCS1K4 electronic license, part number E-NCS1K4-LIC-100X=, enables a QSFP28 client port with encryption capabilities for secure high-speed networking. This software-activated upgrade plays a pivotal role in enhancing optical network security, making it ideal for metro, data center, and enterprise environments. Being TAA-compliant and U.S.-originated, it is suitable for government and security-sensitive deployments that demand both performance and compliance.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type Electronic Software License
Product Name CISCO NCS1K4 License for One QSFP28 Client with Encryption
Manufacturer Cisco
Manufacturer Part Number E-NCS1K4-LIC-100X=
License Type Perpetual
License Quantity 1 QSFP28 client port
Platform Supported Cisco NCS 1000 Series (NCS1K4)
Features Enables encrypted QSFP28 client port on NCS1K4 transponder
Activation Method Electronic Software Delivery (ESD)
Form Factor Virtual License (non-physical)
Device Supported Cisco NCS 1004
Use Case Optical encryption for data center interconnects, metro, and enterprise networks
Encryption Support Yes – Client-side encryption on QSFP28 interface

Cloud Management & Licensing
License Delivery Method Electronic (via Cisco Smart Licensing)
Management Tools Cisco Transport Controller (CTC), Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager (EPN-M)
Smart Licensing Enabled Yes
License Enforcement Requires Smart Account and product registration

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin United States
TAA Compliance Yes
RoHS Compliance Yes
Product Compliance U.S. Export-Control Compliant
Certifications ISO 9001, NEBS Level 3 (platform dependent)
Trade Compliance Number (ECCN) 5D002 (Encryption software)

Interfaces
Supported Port Type QSFP28
Maximum Data Rate 100 Gbps
Client Interface Support 100GE and OTU4 (varies by transponder configuration)

Advanced Security Features
Encryption Mode MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE) or AES encryption (platform dependent)
Encryption Scope Per optical client port
Secure Key Management Yes, via Cisco key exchanges and software tools
Use in Compliance-sensitive Environments Yes, e.g., government or enterprise deployments

Physical & Environmental
Hardware Dependency Requires compatible NCS1K4 transponder hardware
Platform Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Platform Relative Humidity (Operating) 5% to 85% (non-condensing)