Product Type | Network Feature License |
License Type | L2VPN Feature Enablement |
Supported Platforms | Cisco NCS-55A2-MOD/HD Chassis |
Form Factor | Digital license |
Use Case | Layer 2 VPN enablement for service providers and enterprise networks |
CISCO NCS 5500 L2VPN License for NCS-55A2-MOD/HD



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- Purpose-built to enable advanced L2VPN functionality on Cisco’s NCS-55A2 base chassis.
- Fully TAA compliant, making it suitable for government and regulated industry usage.
- Backed by Cisco's NCS 5500 series architecture, ideal for robust and scalable network deployments.
Product Overview
The Cisco NCS 5500 L2VPN License is built for NCS-55A2-MOD/HD base chassis, enabling advanced Layer 2 VPN functionality ideal for carrier and enterprise implementations. TAA compliance and U.S.-based manufacturing meet federal procurement standards. This license supports flexible Ethernet VPN setups and enhances service resiliency across critical deployments. Exact technical parameters are undocumented; refer to Cisco resources for comprehensive integration details.
Specifications
Product Overview
Interfaces
Supported Interface Types | Ethernet, MPLS |
Data Forwarding | L2 forwarding over MPLS |
Physical & Environmental
Installation Type | Software activated on NCS-55A2-MOD/HD chassis |
Wireless Features
Cloud Management & Licensing
License Delivery Method | Digital via Cisco Smart Licensing |
License Term | Perpetual |
Smart Licensing Support | Yes |
License Enforcement | Feature-based software license activation |
Management Interface Compatibility | Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO), CLI, NETCONF/YANG |
Included Features | Layer 2 VPN (EVPN, VPWS, VPLS) |
Supported VPN Types | EVPN, VPWS, VPLS |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Transport | MACsec, control-plane protection via ACLs (dependent on platform IOS XR features) |
Traffic Isolation | Private VLANs, VPN segmentation |
Network Virtualization Support | Yes, with EVPN over VXLAN (hardware and IOS XR-dependent) |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
REACH Compliance | Yes |
ISO 9001 Certified Manufacturing | Yes |