Cisco NCS 520 Series 2-Port 10G Upgrade License | Cisco Licensing — N520-10G-2=

Expand Cisco NCS 520 capacity with a 2-port 10G upgrade license designed for higher-speed uplinks and service growth. It supports network expansion without replacing the underlying platform, helping teams add throughput where access, aggregation, or edge transport demands increase. Expand uplink capacity with a 2-port 10G upgrade entitlement for Cisco NCS 520 Increase service headroom using platform-specific licensing for controlled network growth Preserve existing hardware investment with an upgrade path instead of a chassis replacement Support higher-bandwidth traffic flows via 10G port enablement on the NCS 520 series Align procurement to actual demand with a license tied to the deployed platform Reduce refresh pressure using a capacity upgrade designed for in-place scaling Improve aggregation flexibility with two additional 10G ports for edge or transport use Maintain entitlement clarity through a Cisco license built for the NCS 520 family Key Features Cisco NCS 520 Series platform license 2-port 10G upgrade entitlement MPN N520-10G-2= Software licensing, not hardware Designed for NCS 520 capacity expansion Platform-specific activation model FAQ What does this license enable? It provides a 2-port 10G upgrade entitlement for supported Cisco NCS 520 deployments. Is this a hardware item? No. This is a software license used to unlock additional platform capability. What platform does it support? It is intended for the Cisco NCS 520 Series. Why choose a license instead of replacing the platform? It lets teams add capacity in place, preserving the existing investment while meeting higher bandwidth demand.