Product Type | Network Software License |
Software Version | R11.1 |
Platform Supported | Cisco NCS 2000 Series |
License Type | Software RTU (Right To Use) |
Form Factor | Digital software license |
CISCO NCS 2K/MSTP R11.1 FlexSpectrum Network Software



Key Benefits

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- Enables high-efficiency optical networking using FlexSpectrum and DWDM features
- Meets TAA compliance, qualifying it for government and federal procurement
- Designed specifically for Cisco NCS 2K/MSTP platforms, ensuring seamless integration
Product Overview
The CISCO NCS 2K/MSTP R11.1 FlexSpectrum software package is engineered to provide robust and agile network control for Cisco’s optical transport solutions. Built as a software RTU (Right To Use) license, this offering enables full functionality of FlexSpectrum features, vital for evolving packet-optical infrastructures. The NCS 2K platform, when paired with this software, supports reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexing and flexible grid spacing, maximizing capacity and improving spectral utilization.
This software originates from the United States and meets TAA compliance standards, making it a suitable choice for procurement in regulated or government contracts requiring compliance assurance. The software streamlines the provisioning and management of dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) technologies within Cisco’s MSTP (Multi-Service Transport Platform), catering to high-throughput data transport applications, especially within service provider cores or enterprise backbones.
Ideal for network operators needing dynamic bandwidth allocation, remote control capabilities, and high degrees of automation, the R11.1 software helps reduce OPEX by simplifying service provisioning and optimizing fiber usage. This makes it a key enabler for scalable and programmable optical networks.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
WEEE Compliance | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | Role-Based Access via Cisco Optical Network Software controls |
Audit Logs | Supports network event and security logging |
System Authentication | Integrated with Cisco trusted software infrastructure |
Secure Management | Supports secure communications with management platforms |
Interfaces
Supported Optical Technologies | FlexSpectrum DWDM, Reconfigurable Optical Add/Drop Multiplexing (ROADM) |
Compatible Transport Platform | Multi-Service Transport Platform (MSTP) |
Supported Interface Type | Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) |
Physical & Environmental
Form Delivery Method | Electronic Download |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Operates through Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) |
License Compatibility | Compatible with Cisco Optical Licenses |
License Delivery Method | RTU (electronic delivery) |
License Term | Perpetual |
Provisioning Support | Remote and automated service provisioning |
Supported Network Functions | Dynamic bandwidth allocation, spectral analysis |
Orchestration Integration | Supports integration with Cisco network automation tools |
Programmability | Yes, programmable optical layer |
Additional Features
Supported Features | FlexSpectrum capability, wavelength provisioning, flexible grid |
Spectral Efficiency Optimization | Yes |
Operational Efficiency | Reduces OPEX, enables fast service provisioning |
Maximum Capacity Utilization | Improved through flexible transport grid support |
Network Automation | Yes |
Use Case | Carrier and enterprise optical transport networks |
Supported Use Environment | Service Provider Core, Data Center Interconnect, Metro Core |
Software Delivery | Electronic Software Download via Cisco Portal |
Update Type | Feature upgrade, license activation |
Software Function | Activates FlexSpectrum functionality on NCS 2K ROADM platform |
Scalability | Supports scalable wavelength provisioning and reconfiguration |