Cisco PRIME-NCS-APL-K9 V02 – Network Control System Appliance

Cisco PRIME-NCS-APL-K9 V02 – Network Control System Appliance

The Cisco PRIME-NCS-APL-K9 V02 is a professional hardware appliance for Cisco Prime Network Control System (NCS), designed for centralized management, monitoring, and optimization of enterprise wired and wireless networks.

It provides a unified platform to manage controllers, switches, and access points, offering advanced tools for configuration, performance monitoring, security, and fault management in large-scale network environments.

Key Features

• Dedicated network management appliance (Cisco Prime NCS)
• Centralized control of:
  • Wireless LAN controllers
  • Access points (APs)
  • Network switches
• Web-based graphical interface (GUI) for monitoring and configuration
• Supports SNMP-based network management
• Advanced features:
  • Performance monitoring
  • Fault and alarm management
  • Security policy control
  • Network visualization (maps, floor plans)
• Multi-device management (up to thousands of network elements depending on license)
• Runs on Linux-based operating system

Technical Specifications

• Model: PRIME-NCS-APL-K9 V02
• Type: Network management appliance (1U rack server)

Hardware:

• CPU: 2 × Intel Xeon processors (~2.4 GHz)
• RAM: 16 GB DDR3 ECC
• Storage:
  • 4 × 300 GB SAS drives (RAID-5)
  • Hardware RAID controller with cache
• Network Interfaces: 2 × Gigabit Ethernet ports

Power & Cooling:

• Dual hot-swappable power supplies (675W each)
• Redundant cooling fans

Form Factor:

• 1U rackmount chassis
• Weight: ~14 kg

Functionality

• Centralized configuration of network devices
• Real-time monitoring and analytics
• Fault detection and alerting
• Wireless network planning (RF maps, floor layouts)
• Device lifecycle management
• User and access management
• Reporting and logging

Applications

• Enterprise campus networks
• Large office infrastructures
• Wireless network management (Wi-Fi deployments)
• Data centers and distributed networks
• Service provider environments

Advantages for Buyers

• All-in-one hardware + software network management solution
• Centralized visibility and control of large networks
• Reduces operational complexity
• Enterprise-grade reliability with redundancy
• Scalable via licensing for different network sizes

Short Sales Summary (for listings)

Cisco PRIME-NCS-APL-K9 V02 – enterprise network management appliance for Cisco Prime NCS, providing centralized control of wireless and wired infrastructure, including controllers, switches, and access points. 1U server with dual Xeon CPU, RAID storage, and redundant power supplies.