Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 2000 Series router

Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 2000 Series

Enjoy a touchless, programmable optical network

Get touchless programmability, massive scale, and performance for future-ready networks. The NCS 2000 Series is ideal for dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) solutions.

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Amplify, simplify, and manage more

Become more efficient and handle long-distance data transmission and platform integration with ease.

Amplify long-distance data

Easily set up and simplify long-distance, high-speed data transmission with compact, hybrid Raman-EDFA amplifiers known as erbium doped Raman amplifiers (EDRA).

Get multilayer intelligence

Enhance Generalized Multiprotocol Label Switching (GMPLS) capabilities with awareness of wavelength properties and optical impairments using the Wavelength Switched Optical Network (WSON) control plane.

Simplify platform integration

Integrate the NCS 2000 Series with the NCS 4000 and 6000 Series for comprehensive support and better network performance across management levels. The 2000 Series offers full support for ONS 15454 MSTP line cards and more.

Explore the NCS 2000 Series

Discover the features and benefits of optical networking transport.


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NCS 2000 Series

Discover a touchless, customizable optical network

Enjoy the touchless programmability, scalability, and ultra-long-haul performance necessary for tomorrow's converged network architectures.