Cisco E-NCS2K-10P-LIC= 10-Port License | Enterprise Storage Licensing — E-NCS2K-10P-LIC=

Add capacity where it matters without changing the storage platform. The Cisco E-NCS2K-10P-LIC= software license enables 10-port operation on a 20-port FS-SMR licensed environment, giving infrastructure teams a cleaner path to scale connectivity as demand grows. For enterprise storage teams, the value is in extending capability without a hardware refresh. That reduces procurement friction, keeps deployment timelines tighter, and helps preserve the original system investment. It is especially useful when port growth is needed to support new hosts, additional fabrics, or changing workload requirements. Because this is a software entitlement rather than a physical component, it fits environments that already have the base platform in place and need a controlled way to expand. That makes it a practical choice for IT organizations that prefer predictable capacity planning and minimal disruption to production storage operations. Ideal For Enable additional storage ports for growing host connectivity Extend an existing licensed storage environment without new hardware Support planned SAN expansion in enterprise data centers Control capacity growth through software entitlement management Why This Product 1 Adds port capacity through licensing instead of hardware replacement 2 Targets a 20-port FS-SMR environment for controlled expansion 3 Fits enterprise storage planning with a software entitlement model 4 Reduces disruption compared with a full platform upgrade