Description
The Cisco NCS2K-200G-CK-LIC is a high-capacity line card license designed for the Cisco Network Convergence System 2000 Series, enabling 200G coherent optical transmission. Engineered for dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) networks, it supports long-haul and metro applications with advanced modulation formats and flexible grid compatibility. This license activates the 200G coherent optics functionality on compatible hardware, allowing for increased bandwidth and improved spectral efficiency. Ideal for service providers and enterprises scaling their optical infrastructure, it ensures seamless integration into existing Cisco NCS platforms.
Designed to work in conjunction with the NCS 2000 chassis and optical modules, the NCS2K-200G-CK-LIC supports key features such as soft-decision forward error correction (SD-FEC), tunable wavelengths, and enhanced signal integrity over extended distances. It enables dynamic provisioning and simplified network management through Cisco’s Transport Controller software. As a software license, it requires compatible hardware to function and is typically delivered electronically or pre-installed on refurbished units. Buyers of used network hardware can benefit from this license by significantly extending the capabilities of existing Cisco optical transport systems without the cost of new hardware.