Cisco Network Convergence System 2000 Series

Collections

Licensing

• Optical Networking Licensing Information 25-Aug-2024

Data Sheets and Product Information

Data Sheets

• Cisco NCS 2000 Shelf Virtualization Orchestrator Data Sheet 04-May-2025
• Pluggable Optical Modules: Transceivers for the Cisco ONS Family Data Sheet 09-May-2024
• Precision Timing Protocol (PTP) Support on NCS 2000 Data Sheet 26-Jan-2023
• Cisco Transport Node Controller and Transport Shelf Controller Cards Data Sheet 07-Nov-2022
• Cisco NCS 2000 1.2 Tbps DWDM Line Module Data Sheet 22-Mar-2022
• Cisco NCS 2000 400 Gbps XPonder Line Card Data Sheet 07-Feb-2022
• Cisco NCS 2000 Contentionless Add/Drop Line Cards Data Sheet 22-Mar-2018
• Cisco Network Convergence System 2000 Series Data Sheet 18-Sep-2017
• Cisco Network Convergence System 2000 Series Passive Auxiliary Modules Data Sheet 13-Jul-2017
• Cisco ONS 15454 10-Port 10 Gbps Line Card Data Sheet 23-Jun-2017
• Cisco NCS 2000 Flex Spectrum Single Module ROADM Line Cards Data Sheet 30-May-2017
• Cisco Network Convergence System 2000 Series Passive Patch Panel Modules Data Sheet 24-Apr-2017
• Cisco ONS 15454 100-Gbps CP-DQPSK Full C-Band Tunable DWDM Trunk Card Data Sheet 08-Nov-2016
• 10 Gigabit Ethernet DWDM XPonder Card for the Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP Data Sheet 25-Jan-2016
• Gigabit Carrier Ethernet DWDM XPonder Card for the Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP Data Sheet 15-Jan-2016

End-of-Life and End-of-Sale Notices

• English

  • End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco NCS 2000 EDRA-2-26, EDRA-2-35 and 12-AD-CCOFS Optical Modules 28-Aug-2024
  • End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco NCS 2000 EDRA-1-26, EDRA-1-35 and 15454 MSTP SMR-1, SMR-2, AMP-C, RAMP-C and RAMP-CE optical modules 28-Aug-2024
  • End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco 15454 MSTP and NCS 2000 software releases 9.8.x, 10.5.x, 10.6.x, 10.7.x, 10.8.x, 10.9.x, 12.1, 12.2 and 12.3 22-Mar-2024
  • End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco NCS 2000 200G DWDM Line Module 10-Mar-2022
  • End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco Transport Node/Shelf Controller modules of 15454 MSTP and NCS 2000 TNCE, TSCE, TNCS and TNCS-O modules 07-Sep-2021
  • End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP and NCS 2000 TAA PIDs 12-Feb-2021
  • End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP and NCS 2000 Software releases 9.6.1, 9.8.1, 10.0, 10.0.1, 10.0.2, 10.1, 10.3, 12.0 12-Feb-2021
  • End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco ONS15454 MSTP and NCS 2000 100G QPSK Line modules 15454-M-100G-LC-C=, NCS2K-100G-CK-C=, NCS2K-100GS-CK-C=, 15454-M-100G-ME-C=, 15454-M-100GC-LIC=, NCS2K-100ME-CKC=, NCS2K-100GS-CKC++= 30-May-2019
  • End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco NCS 2000 16-port Flex Spectrum ROADM Line Card 19-Apr-2017

Security Notices

Bulletins

• Cisco NCS 2000 Software Release 11.0 Product Bulletin 14-Mar-2019
• Cisco NCS 2000 Software Release 10.9 Product Bulletin 22-Oct-2018
• 2018 Cisco Network Convergence System IOS Software Update Program for NCS 1000, NCS 2000, and NCS 4000 Series Products Bulletin 14-Aug-2018
• Cisco NCS 2000 Software Release 10.8 Product Bulletin 16-Feb-2018

Field Notices

• Applicable to Multiple Models

  • Field Notice: FN74286 - Cisco NCS2006 Node Controller Shelf Unreachable Through EMS Port with Specific NCS2006-ECU-S Batches and Dual TNCS2/TNCS2O Cards - Replace on Failure 15-Jul-2025new
  • Field Notice: FN74217 - SMRFS Line Card Working Correctly May Raise an EQPT-FAIL Alarm During the Connection Verification Operation - Replace on Failure 02-Apr-2025
  • Field Notice: FN72573 - Single Module ROADM Flex Spectrum (SMRFS) line cards might experience power alarms on Active channels - Software Upgrade Recommended 03-Feb-2025
  • Field Notice: FN - 72257 - NCS2K Flex Single Module ROADM Displays Incorrect PARAM-MISM Condition or GAIN-HDEG Alarm - Software Upgrade Recommended 27-Mar-2023
  • Field Notice: FN - 72217 - SUDI Certificate Expiration Might Impact Certain Encryption Functionality on Optical Products - Software Upgrade Recommended 28-Jul-2022
  • Field Notice: FN - 72147 - Certain Fields in the Cisco OSC SFP ONS-SE-155-1510 Are Not Displayed Properly When Used With Transport Node Controllers TNCS/TNC/TNCE/TSC - Workaround Provided 19-Apr-2021
  • Field Notice: FN - 72079 - Limited Number of NCS2K-EDRA Units Show Incorrect Laser Temp Degraded Alarm - Workaround Provided 17-Feb-2021
  • Field Notice: FN - 63803 - ONS 15454 MSTP with Software Release 9.8.0 and 10.0 Shipped Prior to March 16, 2014 Experience BKUPMEMP Alarm After a Reset - Workaround Provided 16-Jul-2020
  • Field Notice: FN - 63478 - ONS15454-M6/SDH: TNC/TSC/TNCE/TSCE cards shipped with R9.3 software prior to 12/01/2011 experience BKUPMEMP alarm declaration - Replace on Failure 13-Mar-2019
  • Field Notice: FN - 70358 - NCS 2000 Single Shelf Controller-Replacement of Release 11 Controller With Pre-Release 11 Controller and Vice Versa Causes Traffic Loss - Workaround Provided 25-Feb-2019
  • Field Notice: FN - 64214 - NCS 2000-Transponder Startup Issue - Replace on Failure 22-Jan-2019
  • Field Notice: FN - 64172 - Certain Versions of MPO Cables Do Not Function if Application Requires CPAK Connection - Replace on Failure 14-Jan-2019
  • Field Notice: FN - 70299 - Incorrect Fiber Connection Leads Traffic Down on the 15454-40-SMR2-C and 15454-SMR2-LIC Line Cards - Workaround Provided 01-Oct-2018
  • Field Notice: FN - 63488 - ONS15454 M6: TNC/TSCs cards in Multi-shelf mode autonomously resets every 100 days - Workaround Provided 09-Oct-2017

• Cisco Network Convergence System 2015

  • Field Notice: FN - 72256 - CTC/TL1 shows blank inventory details for ONS-SI-100-FX plugged into NCS2015-ECU - Software Upgrade Recommended 19-Oct-2021

• Cisco Network Convergence System 2006

  • Field Notice: FN - 70071 - FTA-MISMATCH Alarm Might Be Observed on Certain NCS2006-FTA Units - Workaround Provided 27-Feb-2019

Security Advisories, Responses and Notices

• Cisco Secure Boot Hardware Tampering Vulnerability 13-May-2019

Release and Compatibility

Release Notes

• Release Notes for Cisco NCS 2000 Series SVO, Release 12.0.1 25-Oct-2024
• Release Notes for Cisco NCS 2000 Series, Release 11.1.3.x 07-Aug-2024
• Release Notes for Cisco NCS 2000 Series, Release 11.1 26-Jun-2023
• Release Notes for Cisco NCS 2000 Series, Release 11.1.1.2 26-Jun-2023
• Release Notes for Cisco NCS 2000 Series, Release 10.9.x.x 26-Jun-2023
• Release Notes for Cisco NCS 2000 Series, Release 10.8 26-Jun-2023
• Release Notes for Cisco NCS 2000 Series, Releases 11.12 and 11.1.2.3 26-Jun-2023
• Release Notes for Cisco NCS 2000 Series, Release 11.0 12-Jun-2023
• Release Notes for Cisco NCS 2002 and NCS 2006, Release 10.0.2.x 28-Feb-2023
• Release Notes for Cisco NCS 2000 Series SVO, Release 12.3 15-Nov-2022
• Release Notes for Cisco NCS 2000 Series SVO, Release 12.3.1 26-Aug-2022
• Release Notes for Cisco NCS 2000 Series, Release 10.6.1.x 08-Mar-2022
• Release Notes for Cisco NCS 2000 Series SVO, Release 12.2 24-Jun-2021
• Release Notes for Cisco NCS 2000 Series SVO, Release 12.1 04-Dec-2020
• Release Notes for Cisco NCS 2000 Series, Release 10.7.x.x 09-Nov-2018

Reference

Command References

• Applicable to Multiple Models

  • NCS_2k_TL1_Guide 06-Aug-2025 (PDF - 23 MB)new
  • Cisco NCS 2000 Series TL1 Guide 19-May-2025 (DOCX - 2 MB)

Licensing Information

• Cisco Network Convergence System 2006

  • Troubleshoot "License Expired" Alarm on NCS2K-200G-CK-LIC Card Post Software Upgrade to 11.123 03-Aug-2023

Install and Upgrade

Install and Upgrade Guides

• Applicable to Multiple Models

  • Cisco NCS 2000 Series Hardware Installation Guide 06-Aug-2025updated
  • Software Upgrade Matrix for NCS 2000 Series 07-Aug-2024
  • Installing the GBIC, SFP, SFP+, QSFP, XFP, CXP, CFP and CPAK Optical Modules in Cisco NCS 2000 Platforms 16-Jun-2023
  • Cisco NCS 2000 Series Upgrade Guide, Release 10.6.x.x 28-Jun-2022
  • Cisco NCS 2000 Series Upgrade Guide, Release 10.8.x.x 27-Jun-2022
  • Cisco NCS 2000 Series Upgrade Guide, Release 10.7.x.x 27-Jun-2022
  • Cisco NCS 2000 Series Upgrade Guide, Release 11.0 27-Jun-2022
  • Cisco NCS 2000 Series Upgrade Guide, Releases 11.1.x.x 27-Jun-2022
  • Cisco NCS 2000 Series Upgrade Guide, Release 10.9.x.x 17-Aug-2018
  • Cisco NCS 2000 Series Upgrade Guide, Release 10.5.x.x 22-Nov-2016
  • Cisco NCS 2000 Series Upgrade Guide, Release 10.3.x.x 22-Nov-2016
  • Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco NCS 2000 Series 10-Mar-2015
  • Cisco NCS 2002 and NCS 2006 Upgrade Guide, Release 10.0.x 19-Jan-2015
  • Cisco NCS 2002 and NCS 2006 Upgrade Guide, Release 10.1.x.x 04-Nov-2014
  • Cisco NCS 2002 and NCS 2006 Upgrade Guide, Release 10.0 20-Dec-2013
• Installing the Cisco NCS 2000 Series Passive Optical Modules 05-May-2021
• Electrostatic Discharge and Grounding Guide for Cisco NCS 2000 Series 16-May-2018
• Cisco NCS 2002 and NCS 2006 Upgrade Tool 01-Mar-2017
• Video: Overview of the Cisco NCS 2015 Chassis 12-Feb-2016

Configuration

Configuration Guides

• Cisco NCS 2000 Series Network Configuration Guide, Release 11.x.x 24-May-2025
• Cisco NCS 2000 Series Network Configuration Guide, Release 10.x.x 22-May-2024
• Cisco NCS 2000 Series Line Card Configuration Guide, Release 11.x.x 13-May-2024
• Security Reference Guide for Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM and Cisco NCS 2000 Series 01-Apr-2024
• CTC Enhancements, Operations, and Shortcuts for Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM and Cisco NCS 2000 Series 22-Mar-2024
• Cisco NCS 2000 Series Control Card and Node Configuration Guide, Release 11.x.x 13-Feb-2024
• Cisco NCS 2000 Series Control Card and Node Configuration Guide, Release 10.x.x 13-Feb-2024
• Cisco NCS 2000 Series Line Card Configuration Guide, Release 10.x.x 13-Feb-2024
• Upgrade, Add, and Remove Cards and Nodes, for Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM and Cisco NCS 2000 Series 13-Feb-2024
• Monitor Performance for Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM and Cisco NCS 2000 Series 12-Feb-2024
• Connect the PC and Log into the GUI for Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM and Cisco NCS 2000 Series 12-Feb-2024
• Alarm and TCA Monitoring and Management for Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM and Cisco NCS 2000 Series 31-Oct-2023
• SNMP for Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM and Cisco NCS 2000 Series 31-Oct-2023
• Administrative and Service States for Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM and Cisco NCS 2000 Series 19-Oct-2023
• Cisco NCS 2000 Series SVO Configuration Guide, Release 12.3.x 19-Sep-2023

Maintain and Operate

Maintain and Operate TechNotes

• Verify Network Convergence System (NCS) 2000 Database Integrity 17-Feb-2025

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Guides

• Applicable to Multiple Models

  • Cisco NCS 2000 Series Troubleshooting Guide, Release 10.x.x 28-Oct-2024
  • Cisco NCS 2000 Series Troubleshooting Guide, Release 11.x.x 26-Sep-2024
  • Cisco NCS 2000 Series SVO Troubleshooting Guide, Release 12.3.x 12-Aug-2022
  • Cisco NCS 2000 Series SVO Troubleshooting Guide, Release 12.2 05-May-2021
  • Cisco NCS 2000 Series SVO Troubleshooting Guide, Release 12.1 23-Dec-2020
  • Cisco NCS 2000 Series SVO Troubleshooting Guide, Releases 12.0 and 12.0.1 14-Oct-2020
  • Cisco NCS 2000 Series WSON Error Messages, Release 10.x.x 23-Jun-2016 (PDF - 277 KB)

Troubleshooting TechNotes

• Cisco Network Convergence System 2015

  • Troubleshoot "IMPROPER REMOVAL" Alarm on ECU Pluggable Ports 30-Oct-2023
• Understand Coherent Optical Modulation 11-Oct-2023
• Troubleshoot License Alarm for NCS2K and ONS15454 26-Jun-2023
• Configure SNMPv3 on Cisco ONS15454/NCS2000 Devices 14-Dec-2020
• MSTP System APC-OUT-OF-RANGE Alarm Troubleshoot 21-Apr-2014