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Layout template for NCS 2000 network

Updated: March 10, 2026

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Overview

Describes the functionality of layout template for NCS 2000 network. Explains the benefits of this feature and how it contributes to efficient and robust network planning.

A layout template is a reusable configuration model that

  • enables the design of consistent layout configurations for the NCS 2000 network,

  • applies fixed layout rules to multiple nodes, and

  • saves time, reduces effort, and minimizes configuration errors.

Layout templates are especially useful when deploying NCS 2000 networks that require identical configuration across several nodes. Defining the layout once allows network engineers to ensure uniformity and compliance with network design standards during deployment.

Note

Layout templates do not support configurations where there is a mix of TXP and Real card labels for transponders.

Export layout template

Table 1. Feature History

Feature Name

Release Information

Feature Description

Layout Template Enhancement

Cisco ONP Release 4.1

 This feature allows you to export the layout template for an individual site or for all the sites. The layout template export is possible only if the network is analyzed in Cisco ONP Release 4.1. The export of layout template is supported on 4K, 4K-1K-2K, and 2K nodes.

Use this procedure to export the layout template for a specific site or for all sites.

Before you begin

Log in to the Cisco ONP web interface.

Procedure

1.

Open the network to export the network layout template.
2.

Choose Network > Analyze.

Note

Network must be successfully analyzed to proceed further.
3.

Click the Layout tab.
4.

Click the name of a site in the left side panel to download the layout template.
5.

Hover the mouse pointer over the Export icon and click Layout Template for current site or all Sites.

The Export Layout Template dialog box appears.
6.

Click Export.

Note

  • Export the layout template only in the analyze mode. If you export layout templates in upgrade or release upgrade modes, the results may be inaccurate.

  • You can export the layout template for nodes of type 4000 and 1000. However, the exported layout template includes only the layout for NCS 2000 nodes. To export the layout template for the node types NCS4K-1K-2K and NCS1K-2K, complete these steps:

    • Right-click the site name in the Layout panel, and click Export.

    • Click OK to export the layout template in text format.

  • The layout template for NCS 2000 is provided in XML format.

Import layout template for NCS 2000 network into Cisco ONP database

Use this procedure to import a template for the NCS 2000 network into the Cisco ONP database.

Before you begin

Log in to the Cisco ONP web interface.

Procedure

1.

Choose Manage > Layout Templates.
2.

Click Add in the Manage Layout Template dialog box.
3.

Click Choose Files and select a template from your local system.
4.

Click Import.

The template is imported to the Cisco ONP database.

Download a layout template for NCS 2000 network

Use this procedure to download a template from the Cisco ONP database:

Before you begin

Log in to the Cisco ONP web interface.

Procedure

1.

Choose Manage > Layout Templates.
2.

Choose the template that you want to download and click Download.

You can also choose multiple templates.
The selected layout template is saved to your local system.

Delete Layout Template for NCS 2000 Network

Use this procedure to delete a NCS 2000 Network template from the Cisco ONP database:

Before you begin

Log in to the Cisco ONP web interface.

Procedure

1.

Choose Manage > Layout Templates.
2.

Choose the template that you want to download, and click Delete to delete the template from the Cisco ONP database.

You can also choose multiple templates.

Apply NCS 2000 layout template into a site

Use this procedure to configure the layout of the NCS 2000 section for a site. Although the site can be NCS4K-2K, NCS1K-2K-4K, or NCS1K-2K, you should apply the template only to the NCS 2000 section.

Before you begin

Log in to the Cisco ONP web interface.

Procedure

1.

Open a network that contains the site where you want to apply the layout template.
2.

Choose Network > Entity Editor.
3.

In the Entity Editor window, expand Sites and choose the site.
4.

In the Layout Template drop-down list, choose the required template.

Note

Ensure that the other properties under the Layout section, such as Chassis Type, Power Supply, Controller Card, Node Protection, Redundant Controller Card, and MF-Unit are set to Auto. Otherwise, the Layout Template drop-down list remains disabled.

The NCS 2000 layout template is applied to the NCS 2000 section of the selected site.

Import layout templates into NCS1K-2K and NCS4K-1K-2K sites

Use this procedure to add exported layout templates for NCS 1000 and NCS 4000 into 4K-2K and 4K-1K-2K sites.

Note

If you modify an exported template, rename it before reapplying in upgrade mode to ensure changes are visible in the layout view.

Before you begin

Log in to the Cisco ONP web interface.

Procedure

1.

Open the network that has the site to which you want to apply the layout template.
2.

Click the Layout tab.
3.

Click Edit to enable the edit mode.
4.

Right-click the site where you want to import the layout template, then click Import.
5.

Choose the layout template that you want to import into the site and click OK.

Cisco ONP applies the chosen layout template to the specified site.