Cisco Network Convergence System NCS 2000 Series Transport Node Controller Card V2 Module with Cryptographic Support 800-48790-02 NCS2K-TNCS-2-K9

The Cisco NCS2K-TNCS-2-K9 is a Transport Node Controller 2 (TNCS-2) module designed for the Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 2000 Series optical transport platform. This controller card functions as the primary node management and control engine, providing system initialization, provisioning, alarm monitoring, diagnostics, timing distribution, IP addressing, DCC termination, and network management capabilities for NCS 2000 optical transport systems.

Featuring cryptographic support (K9), the TNCS-2 enables secure system management, software image validation, and protected communications across enterprise and carrier-grade optical transport networks. The module supports advanced timing features including Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) and synchronization distribution for high-availability transport environments.

Engineered for mission-critical optical infrastructure, the TNCS-2 supports redundant controller deployments, helping ensure uninterrupted operation and rapid recovery in transport network applications.

• Cisco NCS2K-TNCS-2-K9
• Transport Node Controller 2 (TNCS-2)
• K9 Cryptographic Support
• Centralized Node Management and Control
• System Initialization and Provisioning
• Alarm Monitoring and Diagnostics
• IP Address Management
• Data Communications Channel (DCC) Support
• Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) Support
• Timing Distribution and Synchronization
• Secure Software Image Validation
• Redundant Controller Support
• Carrier-Grade Reliability
• Optical Transport Network Management

Manufacturer: Cisco

Part Number: NCS2K-TNCS-2-K9

Product Type: Transport Node Controller Card

Version: TNCS-2

Security Features

• K9 Cryptographic Support
• Secure Management Functions
• Software Image Verification

Management Functions

• Node Initialization
• Provisioning
• Alarm Reporting
• Maintenance Functions
• Diagnostics
• IP Addressing
• DCC Termination
• Fault Detection

Timing Features

• Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE)
• Timing Distribution
• Synchronization Management
• Network Timing Reference Support

Deployment Type

• Primary Node Controller
• Redundant Controller Configuration Support

The NCS2K-TNCS-2-K9 is designed for deployment in Cisco NCS 2000 Series optical transport systems, including:

• Cisco NCS 2002
• Cisco NCS 2006
• Cisco NCS 2015

Compatibility may depend on software release and system configuration.

• DWDM Optical Transport Networks
• Carrier Ethernet Infrastructure
• Optical Backbone Networks
• Service Provider Networks
• Metro Transport Networks
• Long-Haul Optical Networks
• Network Timing and Synchronization
• Telecommunications Infrastructure
• Enterprise Optical Transport Systems

• NCS2K-TNCS-2-K9
• NCS2K-TNCS-2-K9-RF
• TNCS-2
• NCS2K-TNCS-K9
• NCS2K-TNCS-O-K9
• NCS2K-TNCS-2O-K9
• 800-48790-02
• WOCUBEFRAA

Please verify compatibility with your Cisco NCS 2000 Series chassis, software version, and network configuration prior to purchase. Accessories, licenses, and additional modules may not be included unless specifically stated.