| Product Type | Software License Upgrade | 
| Intended For | Cisco NCS 520 Series | 
| License Functionality | Enables 8 additional Gigabit Ethernet ports | 
| License Type | Feature License | 
| Form Factor | Digital license (applied via software) | 
| TAA Compliant | Yes | 
| Package Contents | Software License Activation Instructions | 
CISCO NCS 520 Series 8 Ports GE Upgrade License
 
 

Key Benefits
 
            
            
              
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- Empowers users to expand port functionality without purchasing new hardware
- TAA compliance ensures suitability for federal and regulated environments
- Software license approach provides cost-effective network scalability
Product Overview
The Cisco NCS 520 Series 8 Ports GE Upgrade License enables expansion of Gigabit Ethernet capacity on the NCS 520 Series platforms. This TAA-compliant license activates eight additional GE ports to support scalable infrastructures. Ideal for high-density aggregation networks, it maximizes resource use without hardware changes and provides substantial ROI through adaptable, software-enabled upgrades.
Specifications
                      Product Overview
                      
                    
                    
                      Cloud Management & Licensing
                      
                    
                    | Management Interface | Cisco IOS XR CLI, SNMP, Cisco EPN Manager | 
| License Activation Method | Software-based activation via CLI or Cisco Smart Licensing | 
| License Platform | Cisco Smart Licensing | 
| License Term | Perpetual | 
| Software Upgrade Type | Port enablement license | 
| Requires Base Platform | Yes (Cisco NCS 520 Series router) | 
                      Advanced Security Features
                      
                    
                    | Licensing Security Features | License enforcement, Cisco Smart Licensing infrastructure | 
                      Interfaces
                      
                    
                    | Licensed Interface Type | Gigabit Ethernet (GE) | 
| Licensed Port Count | 8 | 
                      Compliance & Origin
                      
                    
                    | Country of Origin | United States | 
| Trade Agreement Act (TAA) Compliant | Yes | 
| Licensing Compliance | Cisco Smart Licensing | 
 
               
     
    