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Cisco 5000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5000)

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Cisco 5000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5000)
Score 9.2 out of 10
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The Cisco 5000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5000) is a high-density, small-form-factor MPLS aggregation router for metro aggregation and MPLS-enabled data center networks. The Network Convergence System 5000 Series is designed to economically scale large enterprise, over-the-top (OTT), and service provider data center networking architectures.N/A
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Cisco 5000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5000)
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Chose Cisco 5000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5000)
This device is part of a new and improved way of thinking by the manufacturer. It keeps the traditional network and hardware designs in mind while looking to the future of networking by improving on how upgrades are done, and port density requirements in the next 2-3 years.
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Engineer
Chose 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.
Carlos Bedia | TrustRadius Reviewer
Carlos Bedia
Technical Operations Engineer I
Chose Cisco 5000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5000)
Overall better experience and traction.
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Small Businesses

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Medium-sized Companies
Cisco Routers
Cisco Routers
Score 8.4 out of 10
Enterprises
Cisco Routers
Cisco Routers
Score 8.4 out of 10
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Cisco 5000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5000)
Likelihood to Recommend
9.1
(4 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Cisco 5000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5000)
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco
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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Anonymous
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Pros
Cisco
  • 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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Anonymous
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Cons
Cisco
  • Bugs
  • Transport components stability
  • Tac response time in some xases
Carlos Bedia | TrustRadius Reviewer
Carlos Bedia
Technical Operations Engineer I
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Alternatives Considered
Cisco
CAPEX and OPEX are less for NCS routers.
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Ovidiu Cioaca
IP DESIGNER
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Return on Investment
Cisco
  • Communication among remote employees and branches has increased.
  • Quality of service from cloud and video applications.
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Anonymous
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Cisco 5000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5000) Screenshots

Screenshot of Product Description: MPLS aggregation router for metro aggregation, MPLS Enabled TOR/Leaf Architectures Target Deployments: Enterprise, Over-The-Top (OTT), and Service Provider data center networking architectures