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Updated: October 7, 2026

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This document is organized to guide the reader through the OAS solution for NCS 2000 networks, from architecture overview to detailed operational procedures.

Document organization

The document includes these chapters in the order in which they appear:


Chapter	Chapter title	Description
Chapter 1	Get started with the Cisco Optical Automation Solution for NCS 2000 networks	Provides the scope, audience, and guide organization before planning or upgrading the network.
Chapter 2	Design the Cisco Optical Automation Solution for NCS 2000 networks	Explains the NCS 2000 OAS architecture, reference setup, software image types, and design considerations that guide transition and operation.
Chapter 3	Transition your NCS 2000 network from 11.x to 26.x	Guides the transition of an existing NCS 2000 network from release 11.x to 26.x, including node preparation, SVO card deployment, Cisco Optical Site Manager onboarding, and Cisco Optical Network Controller integration.
Chapter 4	Upgrade your NCS 2000 network from 25.x to 26.x	Guides the upgrade of an NCS 2000 network from release 25.x to 26.x through Cisco Optical Network Controller, Cisco Optical Site Manager, and device software workflows.
Chapter 5	Manage NCS 1000 transponders in an NCS 2000 GMPLS network	Describes how NCS 1000 transponders are prepared, onboarded, connected through IPC and LMP, and managed in an NCS 2000 GMPLS network.
Chapter 6	Maintain Cisco Optical Site Manager for NCS 2000 networks	Supports maintenance of Cisco Optical Site Manager-managed NCS 2000 networks through recovery, re-onboarding, lock and unlock, network modification, and troubleshooting procedures.
Chapter 7	Install the Cisco Optical Site Manager 2000 service pack	Covers preparation and installation for a Cisco Optical Site Manager 2000 service pack, including package retrieval, health checks, and web UI download steps.

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