Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS 5000)
5 Ratings
Cisco 5000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5000)
7 Ratings

Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS 5000)

5 Ratings
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Score 8.4 out of 100

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Cisco 5000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5000)

7 Ratings
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Score 7.9 out of 100

Based on 7 reviews and ratings

Likelihood to Recommend

Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS 5000)

Well suited for all environments, just select the appropriate model

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Cisco 5000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5000)

The best scenario for us was to use the NCS 5000 for video conferencing. With several remote branches, we required reliable bandwidth for remotely connecting with employees. The NCS 5000 delivered the bandwidth we needed and provided the quality even with some low bandwidth sites.

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Pros

Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS 5000)

  • Flexibility
  • Configuration options
  • High performance

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Cisco 5000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5000)

  • Higher port density allows for both higher bandwidth ports to the customer network as well as sufficient uplink capacity to the core.
  • Small rack space, smarter design, smaller footprint allows for more hardware the fit in the same amount of rack space.
  • Lower power consumption, less heat output results in savings within the data center environment.

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Cons

Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS 5000)

  • Ease of configuration

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Cisco 5000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5000)

  • Bugs
  • Transport components stability
  • Tac response time in some xases

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Alternatives Considered

Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS 5000)

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Cisco 5000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5000)

We did not consider any other alternatives, the NCS 5000 fit the bill for what we were looking for and we pulled the trigger.

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Return on Investment

Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS 5000)

  • High uptime, dependable

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Cisco 5000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5000)

  • The lower power consumption helps in reducing costs, improves efficiency
  • Better port density leads to less chassis upgrades, less costly upgrades
  • Smaller footprint allows for more devices in the future within available colo space

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Pricing Details

Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS 5000)

General

Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level set up fee?
No

Cisco 5000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5000)

General

Free Trial
—
Free/Freemium Version
—
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—
Entry-level set up fee?
No

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