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- Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS 5000) is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS 5000)
90%
3 Ratings
7.3
Cisco 6000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 6000)
73%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS 5000)
It seems to me that it is a piece of equipment totally suitable for virtualization, it works perfectly either as an ISR or as an ASA Firewall. This 5000 series of equipment is a platform that is specifically designed and oriented to run VNF. This saves time and at the same time allows us to simplify operations.
Post Sales and Network Engineer / Southern Cone
LogicalisTelecommunications, 201-500 employees
Cisco 6000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 6000)
Suitable for all environments, whether it be small or very large corporate offices. Routers are reliable and robust and if you have the budget, then you should not sacrifice for cheaper.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Outsourcing/Offshoring Company, 1001-5000 employeesPros
Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS 5000)
- Smaller footprint
- Less cooling required compared to physical hardware
- Easy to allocate more compute resources to virtual guests if required.
- Less power required compared to physical hardware

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Renewables & Environment Company, 10,001+ employeesCisco 6000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 6000)
- Packet forwarding and routing
- Tech support
- Performance

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Outsourcing/Offshoring Company, 1001-5000 employeesCons
Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS 5000)
- Ease of configuration

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Computer Software Company, 1001-5000 employeesCisco 6000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 6000)
No answers on this topic
Pricing Details
Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS 5000)
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Cisco 6000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 6000)
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Alternatives Considered
Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS 5000)
It is used due to its great adaptability in large networks since it allows you to use different technologies, which is a very important factor since you save physical space but also allow you to continue enjoying the services.
Post Sales and Network Engineer / Southern Cone
LogicalisTelecommunications, 201-500 employees
Cisco 6000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 6000)
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS 5000)
- Saving on cabinet space due to smaller footprint
- Easier to ship and handle than physical hardware
- Princing is very similar to the combined price of what it replaces.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Renewables & Environment Company, 10,001+ employeesCisco 6000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 6000)
- Easy to use
- Good security

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Outsourcing/Offshoring Company, 1001-5000 employees