The Cisco® Network Convergence System 2000 (NCS 2000) sets the industry benchmark for dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) solutions by delivering the touchless programmability, massive scale, multi-layer convergence, and ultra-long-haul performance necessary for tomorrow's network architectures.
Figure 1. Cisco NCS 2006 and NCS 2002
ROADM Leadership
A decade ago, the ONS 15454 MSTP brought reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexer (ROADM) technology mainstream, enabling service providers, governments, and enterprises to deploy a simple yet intelligent DWDM network that could scale with operational ease. The NCS 2000 evolves Cisco's ROADM portfolio by introducing nLight ROADM technology. By supporting touchless re-configurability via colorless, omni-directional, and contentionless add/drop, networks built upon nLight ROADM can instantly respond to new bandwidth requests, route around network failures, and dynamically adjust their topology - all without manual intervention. Highly meshed networks will benefit from support of up to 16 degrees per card, 32 degrees total, while flex spectrum capability dramatically improves network efficiency by flexibly optimizing system capacity versus reach. Ultimately, per fiber pair capacities of up to 26 terabits per second can be achieved.
Next Generation Amplification
The NCS 2000 introduces hybrid amplifiers that are an optimal combination of Raman and erbium doped fiber amplifier (EDFA) technology. These are known as erbium doped Raman amplifiers, or EDRA. EDRA's are compact, easy to deploy, and support an ultra-low noise figure critical for long distance, high bit-rate transmission. The platform supports a variety of optical amplifiers to meet varying network needs, including coherent-optimized EDFA's and high power counter and co-propagating Raman amplifiers.
Optimizing 100G
Continuing Cisco's innovation in 100G technology, nLight Silicon now extends to the client-facing interface via the CPAK™ pluggable transceiver. CPAK's extremely compact dimensions and low power consumption enable a single-slot 100G coherent DWDM line card with a standards-based 100GBASE-LR4 client interface, resulting in a superb system density of one 100G transponder per rack unit. State-of-the-art coherent digital signal processing technology helps enable unregenerated distances of up to 3000 km in an EDFA-only network, or up to 4800 km in a network employing Raman amplification.
Multi-Layer Network Intelligence
The NCS 2000's Wavelength Switched Optical Network (WSON) control plane architecture enhances GMPLS capabilities with awareness of wavelength properties and optical impairments, offering dynamic service provisioning and restoration over a touchless DWDM network. Leveraging Cisco's nLight Control Plane, the NCS 2000 intelligently interacts with packet layer devices, automating service provisioning, eliminating human error, and enabling advanced failure recovery.
Seamless Platform Integration and Interoperability
As a key component of the Cisco Network Convergence System, the NCS 2000 seamlessly integrates with the NCS 4000 and NCS 6000 at the network element, network management, and control plane levels. The NCS 2000 also offers full support for ONS 15454 MSTP line cards, plus network level interoperability and unified management, ensuring a simple migration for customers with existing ONS 15454 MSTP networks.
Chassis
The Cisco NCS 2000 offers two chassis variants. The Cisco NCS 2006 chassis is 6RU in height and has 6 slots for service cards (Figure 3), whereas the NCS 2002 is 2RU tall and has 2 slots for service cards (Figure 4). Table 1 compares the features.
Table 1. Feature Comparison
Feature
Cisco NCS 2006
Cisco NCS 2002
Service slots
6
2
Shelf or node controller slots
2
1
Power modules supported
2
1
Multishelf management
Yes, up to 50 shelves
NA
You can configure the Cisco NCS 2000 Series chassis with DC or AC power inputs. The DC power module has connectors for both ANSI and ETSI style battery connections, making it universal. The AC power module has a single input and is universal in that it accepts a power input ranging from 110 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz.
Cisco NCS 2000 Series chassis have a built-in memory module to back up the software package, IP address, and circuit database, making simplex mode more attractive in cost-sensitive applications. This built-in backup memory improves mean time to repair (MTTR) and increases operational simplicity. Also available on Cisco NCS 2000 Series chassis is the ability to connect up to 12 passive devices for inventory management via USB. Some Cisco ONS 15216 and all NCS 2000 Series passive devices include ROM containing device information. When connected to the chassis ECU (Figure 2), these devices appear within Cisco Transport Controller inventory management. Multishelf management allows multiple (up to 50) NCS 2006 shelves to be managed as a single network element, with a single target identifier (TID) and IP address, facilitating the construction of nodes with a very large number of ROADM degrees and/or service cards.
Figure 2. Cisco NCS 2006 External Connection Unit
The Cisco NCS 2006 and NCS 2002 can be mounted into 19-, 21-, or 23-inch racks or cabinets. Brackets come with the shelf assembly and can also be ordered as spares. You can use optional air deflectors in 21- and 23-inch installations. Airflow is side-to-side, but you can add deflectors for front-to-back and front-to-front airflow. In the 21-inch configuration airflow could also be front-to-top. Additionally, an air plenum is available that can be used for front to back airflow in 19" rack configurations (Figures 3 and 4).
Figure 3. Cisco NCS 2006
Figure 4. Cisco NCS 2002
Transport Shelf Controller and Transport Node Controller
The NCS 2000 leverages the enhanced transport shelf controller (TSCE) and enhanced transport node controller (TNCE) of the ONS 15454 MSTP. The TSCE provides timing, communication, multi-shelf management, support for alarms, and the ability to connect to select passive devices for inventory management and control of the node. The TNCE optionally provides OSC termination, with support for Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connections, in addition to OC-3/STM-1.
Management
The Cisco NCS 2000 is managed by Cisco Transport Controller and carries forward its existing features, including:
• Multilayer graphical network, node, and card visibility
• A-to-Z network-based service provisioning
• Graphical software wizards to simplify and speed user operations for such tasks as:
– Initial network turn-up
– Service provisioning
– Network, node, and bandwidth upgrades
In addition to the integrated software features, the Cisco NCS 2000 is supported by an easy-to-use but powerful network design tool, Cisco Transport Planner. This tool is a user-friendly, Java-based application, fully developed and tested by Cisco for modeling and optimizing DWDM networks based on your network parameters.
Product Specifications
Tables 2 through 7 give specifications and other information about the Cisco NCS 2006 and 2002 Modules.
Table 2. Specifications for Cisco NCS 2006 Modules
Module
Part Number
Common Equipment for the Cisco NCS 2006
Shelf Assembly with brackets
Chassis door (optional), and Deep Door (optional)
NCS2006-SA
NCS2006-DR, NCS2006-DDR
Fan-Tray Assembly
Chassis air filter
NCS2006-FTA
NCS2006-FTF
External Connection Unit
Integrated multishelf connection
Cisco Element Management System connection
UDC connection
Voice-over-IP (VoIP) connection
Alarms connection
USB connection to passive Cisco ONS devices for inventory management
Building Integrated Timing Supply (BITS) 1 and BITS 2 input and output (ANSI and ETSI)
Time of Day (ToD)/Pulse Per Second (PPS)
NCS2006-ECU
LCD Status and Backup Memory
NCS2006-LCD
Power Options
DC power module with ANSI and ETSI connectors
AC power module with universal IEC power connector
NCS2006-DC, NCS2006-DC20
NCS2006-AC
Brackets and Air Deflectors (Optional spares)
19-in., 21-in., and 23-in. brackets
21-in. air deflectors
23-in. air deflectors
NCS2006/M6 Front-to-Back air defl, 19, 21, 23 cabinets, 23 rack
15454-M6-BRKT
15454-M6-DEFL21
15454-M6-DEFL23
NCS2006-CAB-DEFL
Table 3. Specifications for Cisco NCS2002 Modules
Module
Part Number
Common Equipment for the Cisco NCS2002
Shelf Assembly with brackets
Chassis door (optional), and deep door version
NCS2002-SA
NCS2002-DR, NCS2002-DDR
Fan-Tray Assembly with LCD Status and Backup Memory
Chassis air filter
NCS2002-FTA
NCS2002-FTF
Power Options
DC power module with ANSI power connector
With element management solution connection
With USB connection to passive Cisco device for inventory management
With Building Integrated Timing Supply (BITS) 1 input and output
DC power module with ETSI power connector
With element management solution connection
With USB connection to passive Cisco device for inventory management
With BITS 1 input and output
AC power module with universal IEC power connector
With element management solution connection
With USB connection to passive Cisco device for inventory management
With BITS 1 input and output
NCS2002-DC
NCS2002-DC-E
NCS2002-AC
Brackets and Air Deflectors (Optional spares)
19-in., 21-in., and 23-in. brackets
21-in. air deflectors
23-in. air deflectors
NCS2002/M2 Front-to-Back air defl, 19, 21, 23 cabinets, 23 rack
15454-M2-BRKT
15454-M2-DEFL21
15454-M2-DEFL23
NCS2002-CAB-DEFL
Wall-mount bracket
15454-M2-WM
Table 4. Common Equipment for the NCS 2006 and NCS 2002
Enhanced TNC card
Enhanced TSC card
15454-M-TNCE
15454-M-TSCE
Line-card blank
Line-card slot-detectable filler
Control-card slot-detectable filler
Cisco NCS 2006 Power Module blank filler
15454-BLANK
15454-M-FILLER
15454-M-T-FILLER
NCS2006-PWRFLR
Table 5. Cisco NCS 2000 Cables
Product Number
Description
Length
Gauge
Connector 1
Connector 2
15454-M-120TMGCBL(=)
BITS IN/OUT cable for ANSI
0.6 m
COAX 23 AWG
DIN 1.0/2.3
2 WIRE WRAP PINS
15454-M2-DCCBL-LE(=)
DC power cable for ETSI left exit
10 m
12 AWG
Power D-Sub 2 poles
none
NCS2006-DCCBL-LE(=)
DC power cable for ETSI left exit
10 m
8 AWG
Power D-Sub 3 poles
none
NCS2006-DCCBL-RE(=)
DC power cable for ETSI right exit
10 m
8 AWG
Power D-Sub 3 poles
none
15454-M-ACCBL2-L(=)
AC power cable ANSI 110Vac left exit
3 m
15A - 125V
C19
NEMA 5-15P
15454-M-ACCBL2-L2(=)
AC power cable ANSI 220Vac left exit
3 m
15A - 250V
C19
NEMA 6-15P
15454-M-ACCBL2-R(=)
AC power cable ANSI 110Vac right exit
3 m
15A - 125V
C19
NEMA 5-15P
15454-M-ACCBL2-R2(=)
AC power cable ANSI 220Vac right exit
3 m
15A - 250V
C19
NEMA 6-15P
15454-M-ACL6-L(=)
AC power cable for Data Center
3 m
15A - 250V
C19
NEMA WD 6 L6-20P
15454-M-ACL6-R(=)
AC power cable for Data Center
3 m
15A - 250V
C19
NEMA WD 6 L6-20P
15454-M-ALMCBL(=)
SCSI Alarm cable
20 m
28 AWG
Mini SCSI
None
15454-M-ALMCBL2(=)
SCSI Alarm cable limited to 8 inputs
20 m
24 AWG
Mini SCSI
None
15454-M-CBL2-LARG(=)
AC power cable - ARG left exit
3 m
10A - 250V
C19
IRAM 2073 - IEC 60884-1
15454-M-CBL2-LAUS(=)
AC power cable - AUS left exit
3 m
10A - 250V
C19
AS/NZS 3112: 2000
15454-M-CBL2-L-CHI(=)
AC power cable - China left exit
3 m
10A - 250V
C19
GB2099.1/GB1002
15454-M-CBL2-L-EU(=)
AC power cable - EU left exit
3 m
10A - 250V
C19
CEE 7 STANDARD SHEET VII
15454-M-CBL2-L-IND(=)
AC power cable - India left exit
3 m
10A - 250V
C19
IS 1293
15454-M-CBL2-L-JPN(=)
AC power cable - Japan left exit
3 m
15A - 125V
C19
JIS C8303 & JIS C8306
15454-M-CBL2-LKOR(=)
AC power cable - KOR left exit
3 m
10A - 250V
C19
K60884-01
15454-M-CBL2-L-UK(=)
AC power cable - UK left exit
3 m
10A - 250V
C19
BS 1363/A & SS145/A
15454-M-CBL2-RARG(=)
AC power cable - ARG right exit
3 m
10A - 250V
C19
IRAM 2073 - IEC 60884-1
15454-M-CBL2-RAUS(=)
AC power cable - AUS right exit
3 m
10A - 250V
C19
AS/NZS 3112: 2000
15454-M-CBL2-R-CHI(=)
AC power cable - China right exit
3 m
10A - 250V
C19
GB2099.1/GB1002
15454-M-CBL2-R-EU(=)
AC power cable - EU right exit
3 m
10A - 250V
C19
CEE 7 STANDARD SHEET VII
15454-M-CBL2-R-IND(=)
AC power cable - India right exit
3 m
10A - 250V
C19
IS 1293
15454-M-CBL2-R-JPN(=)
AC power cable - Japan right exit
3 m
15A - 125V
C19
JIS C8303 & JIS C8306
15454-M-CBL2-RKOR(=)
AC power cable - KOR right exit
3 m
10A - 250V
C19
K60884-01
15454-M-CBL2-R-UK(=)
AC power cable - UK right exit
3 m
10A - 250V
C19
BS 1363/A & SS145/A
15454-M-TMGCBL(=)
BITS IN/OUT cable for ETSI
20 m
COAX 23 AWG
DIN 1.0/2.3
none
15454-M-USBCBL(=)
USB cable for passive devices
3 m
28#/1P + 24#/2C + AEB
USB "A" MALE
USB "A" MALE
Table 6. NCS 2006 Product Specifications
Item
Specification
Power Requirements
Maximum
AC power configuration
900W
DC power configuration
1400W
Power Consumption
Fan-tray assemblies
120W
AC power module
135W
DC power modules
40W
Physical Dimensions
Rack-mounting
19- or 23-in. (483- or 584-mm) EIA rack mounting
19-in. (483-mm) rack mounting or 21-in. (533-mm) cabinet mounting
Shelf Assembly
Cisco NCS 2006 shelf assembly
(H x W x D): 10.45 x 17.45 x 11.02 in. (265.4 x 443.3 x 280 mm)
Environmental Conditions
Storage temperature
-40 to 158ºF (-40 to 70ºC)
Operating temperature
• Normal
• Short-term1
32 to 131ºF (0 to 55ºC)
23 to 131ºF (-5 to 55ºC)
Relative humidity
• Normal
• Short-term2
5 to 85%, noncondensing
5 to 90% but not to exceed 0.024 kg water/kg of dry air
1. Refers to a period of not more than 96 consecutive hours and a total of not more than 15 days in 1 year.
2. Refers to a total of 360 hours in any given year, but no more than 15 occurrences during that 1-year period.
Table 7. NCS 2002 Product Specifications
Item
Specification
Power Requirements
Maximum
AC power configuration
350W
DC power configuration
450W
Power Consumption
Fan-tray assemblies
40W
AC power module
52W
DC power modules
30W
Physical Dimensions
Rack mounting
19- or 23-in.(483- or 584-mm, respectively) EIA rack-mounting
19-in. (83-mm) rack-mounting or 21-in. (533-mm) cabinet mounting
Shelf Assembly
Cisco NCS 2002 shelf assembly
(H x W x D): 3.46 x 17.18 x 11.02 in. (87.9 x 436.4 x 280 mm)
Environmental Conditions
Storage temperature
-40 to 158ºF (-40 to 70ºC)
Operating temperature
Normal: 32 to 131ºF (0 to 55ºC)
Short-term1: 23 to 131ºF (-5 to 55ºC)
Relative humidity
Normal: 5 to 85%, noncondensing
Short-term2: 5 to 90% but not to exceed 0.024 kg water/kg of dry air
Regulatory Standards Compliance
Table 8 summarizes regulatory standard compliance and agency approvals.
Table 8. Regulatory Standard Compliance and Agency Approvals
ANSI (Cisco NCS 2002) System
ETSI (Cisco NCS 2002) System
Supported Countries
• Canada
• United States
• Korea
• Europe
• Latin America
• Japan
• Asia Pacific
• Middle East and Africa
EMC (Class A)
• ICES-003 Issue 4(2004)
• GR-1089-CORE, Issue 4
(Type 2 and Type 4 equipment)
• GR-1089-CORE - Issue 03 (Oct 2002)
(Objective O3-2 - Section 3.2.1 - Radiated Emissions requirements with all doors open)
• FCC 47CFR15, Class A subpart B (2006)
• EN 300 386 v1.3.3 (2005) and v1.4.1 (2007)
• CISPR 22 - Fifth edition (2005-04) Class A and the amendment 1 (2005-07)
• CISPR 24 - First edition (1997-09) and amendment 1 (2001-07) and amendment 2 (2002-10)
• EN 55022:1998 Class A - CENELEC Amendment A2:2003
• EN 55024:1998 - CENELEC Amendment A1:2001 and Amendment A2:2003
• Resolution 237 (Brazil)
• VCCI V-3/2006.04
• EN 61000-6-1:2001
• EN 61000-6-2:1999
Safety
• UL/CSA 60950 -1 First Edition (2003)
• GR-1089-CORE, Issue 4
(Type 2 and Type 4 equipment)
• UL/CSA 60950 -1 First Edition (2003)
• IEC 60950-1 (2001/10)/Amendment 11:2004 to EN 60950-1:2001, 1st Edition (with all country deviations)
Environmental
• GR-63-CORE, Issue 3 (2006)
• ETS 300-019-2-1 V2.1.2 (Storage, Class 1.1)
• ETS 300-019-2-2 V2.1.2 (Transportation, Class 2.3)
• ETS 300-019-2-3 V2.1.2 (Operational, Class 3.1E)
• EU WEEE regulation
• EU RoHS regulation
Power and Grounding
• GR-1089-CORE, Issue 4
• ETS 300 132-2
Optical Safety
• EN or IEC-60825-2 Third edition (2004-06)
• EN or IEC 60825-1 Consol. Ed. 1.2 - incl. am1+am2 (2001-08)
• 21CFR1040 (2004/04) (Accession Letter and CDRH Report)
The following warranty terms apply to the Cisco NCS 2006 as well as services you may use during the warranty period. Your formal warranty statement appears in the Cisco Information Packet that accompanies your Cisco product.
• Hardware warranty duration: Five years
• Software warranty duration: One year
• Hardware replacement, repair, or refund procedure: Cisco or our service center will use commercially reasonable efforts to ship a replacement part for delivery within 15 working days after receipt of the defective product at Cisco's site. Actual delivery times of replacement products may vary depending on customer location.
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