Cisco NCS 1000 Optical Systems vs. Lumen Ethernet

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco NCS 1000 Optical Systems
Score 8.1 out of 10
N/A
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 Ethernet
Score 7.2 out of 10
N/A
Lumen Ethernet services power secure, high-availability network solutions that enable high-performance voice, video and data applications.
$1.77
per hour (100 Mbps)
Pricing
Cisco NCS 1000 Optical SystemsLumen Ethernet
Editions & Modules
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100 Mbps
starting at $1.77
per hour
1 Gbps
starting at $4.41
per hour
10 Gbps
starting at $4.83
per hour
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Cisco NCS 1000 Optical SystemsLumen Ethernet
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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User Ratings
Cisco NCS 1000 Optical SystemsLumen Ethernet
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(2 ratings)
7.2
(3 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.3
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
7.3
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Cisco NCS 1000 Optical SystemsLumen Ethernet
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
It is well suited based on our experience for small-scale projects where there are not very critical production-related activities happening. It will be easy to control and handle within a small set of deployments or platforms such as mobile-related activities. I don't recommend it for large server-scale deployment because we have seen inconsistencies with the connectivity of services.
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Pros
Cisco
  • Label switch routing.
  • Multiprotocol Label Switching Transport Profile.
  • Ethernet switching.
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Lumen Technologies
  • Speed has been consistent.
  • Reliability of uptime.
  • Hardware has been solid.
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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
  • Offer better line location for construction
  • Available in more states
  • Quality of service reports monthly
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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
AT&T I would say is the leader within this area in terms of handling any large-scale deployments and their services are awesome. No connectivity issues at all and no latency in feedback. Server deployments are handled very effectively, that's not the case with century link. Of course, security is second to none with AT&T.
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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
  • Positive: After configuration and initial setup service has been great. We have a call center running off the service and calls have much less jitter now.
  • Positive: Fiber speeds have helped us execute daily tasks quicker.
  • Negative: Much time and money wasted on the initial configuration and setup.
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ScreenShots

Cisco NCS 1000 Optical Systems Screenshots

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