CISCO N540-SW-BUND1 NCS 540 64-Port Software Bundle

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: N540-SW-BUND1
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  • Includes Essentials and Advanced software bundles
  • Optimized for Cisco NCS 540 platform
  • TAA compliant for federal contracts
  • Manufactured in the United States

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Key Benefits

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  • Ideal for regulated environments requiring TAA compliance
  • Tailored software bundle maximizes functionality of Cisco NCS 540
  • Proven Cisco quality—software designed and manufactured in the USA

Product Overview

Designed for the Cisco NCS 540 series, the N540-SW-BUND1 software package delivers Essentials and Advanced feature bundles that enable enhanced service orchestration and performance for network operators. TAA-compliant and manufactured in the United States, this bundle is ideal for government or highly regulated deployments. Optimized for scalability and reliable service delivery, it supports strategic network transformations, though some technical specifics remain unavailable.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Network Software Bundle
Compatible Hardware Cisco NCS 540 Series Routers
Software Bundles Included Essentials and Advanced Features
Form Factor Software (Non-physical product)
Licensing Type Perpetual or Term-Based (based on purchase)

Wireless Features

Wireless Support Not Applicable

Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin United States
TAA Compliant Yes

Advanced Security Features

Control Plane Protection Yes
MACsec Support Yes (hardware dependent)
Traffic Filtering Access Control Lists (ACLs), QoS Policies
Routing Security Prefix Validation (RPKI support)
Management Security SSH, SNMPv3, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Interfaces

Compatible Interface Types 64-Port Layer 2/3 Capable Interfaces (based on NCS 540 hardware)
Supported Protocols MPLS, IPv4, IPv6, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, Segment Routing, Ethernet

Physical & Environmental

Product Type Software – No physical dimensions

Cloud Management & Licensing

Management Platform Cisco IOS XR
Cloud Management Support Cisco Crosswork Network Automation (licensed separately)
Smart Licensing Cisco Smart Licensing Enabled
License Bundle Type Essentials and Advanced Feature Sets
Software Update Support Eligible via Cisco Smart Net Total Care (sold separately)
Included Services Routing, MPLS, Segment Routing, EVPN, Traffic Engineering

Additional Features

Segment Routing Yes
EVPN Support Yes
Telemetry Support Model-Driven Telemetry (MDT)
Automation Framework NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC
Transport Layer Security TLS 1.2/1.3
Max Number of L3 Routes 1 million+ (hardware dependent)
High Availability Features NSR, ISSU, BFD
Supported Encapsulation Protocols VxLAN, MPLS, GRE
YANG Model Support Yes
Frequency of Software Updates Quarterly or Semi-Annual (via Cisco support)
SNMP Support v1, v2c, v3
Supported Operating System Cisco IOS XR
Virtualization Support Yes, via Linux Containers on IOS XR
Redundancy Features Control Plane and Data Plane Redundancy Supported