Cisco NCS 1000 Optical Systems vs. Lumen SD-WAN Solutions

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco NCS 1000 Optical Systems
Score 8.1 out of 10
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Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 1000 Series delivers scalable optical transport designed for data center interconnect (DCI) and metro networks. Built for high-capacity applications, it supports dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) to enable fast, cost-efficient connectivity across long distances. The system allows for rapid response to bandwidth demand while reducing network complexity and footprint. Ideal for service providers and large enterprises, the NCS 1000 Series helps…N/A
Lumen SD-WAN Solutions
Score 6.3 out of 10
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Lumen SD-WAN Solutions (formerly CenturyLink® SD-WAN) with hybrid connectivity is a WAN solution supporting scalable networks across a range of connectivity types. They integrate disparate connectivity types into seamless hybrid software-defined WAN.Gain complete visibility through a centralized customer portal. Branches can get out to the internet/cloud directly without hairpinning through a central HQ, improving performance. Lumen SD-WAN helps improve application performance, like application…N/A
Pricing
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Cisco NCS 1000 Optical SystemsLumen SD-WAN Solutions
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
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User Ratings
Cisco NCS 1000 Optical SystemsLumen SD-WAN Solutions
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(2 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.3
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
7.3
(1 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Cisco NCS 1000 Optical SystemsLumen SD-WAN Solutions
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco
This Cisco platform creates a secure channel whereby all the company's data can easily be managed and the integration supports is on top, giving the user the ability to handle a huge amount of various data at once and the reports are very reliable and easy to make. Notification tools are very active and also network-building tools are effective and easy options for understanding.
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Lumen Technologies
Although it is one of the most highly trusted and highly reliable high-speed internet connections, there are times when CenturyLink SD-WAN Solutions had unexpected outages which ran longer than normal causing service degradation. That should be looked at.
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Pros
Cisco
  • Label switch routing.
  • Multiprotocol Label Switching Transport Profile.
  • Ethernet switching.
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Lumen Technologies
  • Internet Solutions.
  • Network Access Points.
  • High performing Routers.
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Cons
Cisco
  • Configuration of the features is not that easy.
  • Multiple network connections management to new users is turf.
  • Monitoring all the networks and servers performance through the tool.
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Lumen Technologies
  • The quality of the fibre used.
  • Avoiding unexpected outages.
  • Package pricing.
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Implementation Rating
Cisco
As it runs on XR there the config is very straightforward. We implement the design obtained from the engineering team and haven't had issues. I have opened few tickets to resolve any doubts and Cisco has been supportive so far.
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Lumen Technologies
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Alternatives Considered
Cisco
I have used Cisco 5000 series mostly as it has other L3 routing capabilities. We use it on core to route IS-IS, OSPF and also peer it on BGP.
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Lumen Technologies
It was my company's decision though on selecting to use Century Link SD-WAN Solutions. However it was very faster in the European region when compared to other products.
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Scalability
Cisco
It supports hundred-gig links and ten-gig links, and scalability hasn't been a problem with this device. It can used on distribution layer.
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Lumen Technologies
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Return on Investment
Cisco
  • Better experience on network traffic management.
  • Obtaining processing reports is excellent.
  • Nice for the easy data moving.
  • Information sharing tool.
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Lumen Technologies
  • We were able to provide our solutions.
  • Application were running with out any issues.
  • It has god speed.
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ScreenShots

Cisco NCS 1000 Optical Systems Screenshots

Screenshot of NCS 1010 ATO with NCS1K-ILA-L Optical ModuleScreenshot of NCS 1010 ATO with NCS1K-ILA-L Optical Module1Screenshot of NCS1010-SYS with NCS1K-ILA-2R-C= Optical ModuleScreenshot of NCS1010-SYS with NCS1K-ILA-2R-C= Optical Module