Product Type | Software License |
License Type | Feature License |
Functionality | Enables Flex-Spectrum on WDM Trunk Port |
Intended For | Cisco Optical Networking Equipment |
Form Factor | Digital license key |
Platform Supported | Cisco NCS 2000 Series |
Application | WDM networks, high-capacity optical transport |
Scalability | Supports dynamic bandwidth expansion |
Use Case | Enables DWDM spectral flexibility and ROI enhancement |
License Quantity | 1 port |
Cisco SW License - Flex-Spectrum on WDM Trunk Port



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- Activates critical Flex-Spectrum features, enabling higher performance in optical transport networks
- Complies with TAA requirements, supporting eligibility for government and institutional contracts
- U.S.-made quality ensures reliable performance and meets stringent regulatory standards
Product Overview
The Cisco SW License - Flex-Spectrum on WDM Trunk Port is a specialized upgrade enabling Flex-Spectrum functionality on Cisco’s WDM trunk ports. Featuring TAA compliance and U.S.-based manufacturing, it supports high-capacity optical networking environments where dynamic bandwidth management and spectral flexibility are essential. This license targets organizations seeking to enhance scalability and maximize infrastructure ROI through advanced DWDM technologies.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
License Delivery | Electronic software delivery (ESD) |
Management Interface | Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) |
License Model | Right-to-use (RTU) |
License Term | Perpetual |
License Activation | Via Cisco PAK and CTC |
Software Deployment Type | Network-embedded feature enablement |
Physical & Environmental
Power Requirements | None (software license) |
Physical Medium | Virtual license (no physical delivery) |
Shipping Dimensions | Not applicable |
Storage Conditions | Not applicable (digital license) |
Operating Conditions | Dependent on host hardware (Cisco NCS 2000) |
Interfaces
Supported Technologies | DWDM, Flex-Grid |
Wavelength Range | C-band (approx. 1530 nm – 1565 nm) |
Support for Trunk Port Types | WDM trunk port on Cisco NCS Series |
Flex-Spectrum Granularity | 12.5 GHz or better |
Channel Configuration | Flexible (software-defined) |
Line Rate Support | Up to 400 Gbps per wavelength (platform-dependent) |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | Administrator role-based access via CTC |
Authentication Support | Cisco Secure Access Options |
Encrypted Communications | Yes, via CTC secure channels |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Not applicable (license) |
Regulatory Certifications | Not applicable (license) |