Cisco NCS-5501-SYS

The Cisco® Network Convergence System 5500 Series offers industry-leading density of routed 400 Gigabit Ethernet (400GE), 100 GE ports for high-scale WAN aggregation. The NCS 5500 Series is designed to efficiently scale between data centers and large enterprise, web, and service provider WAN and aggregation networks.

The Cisco Network Convergence System 5501 Base expansion module is engineered to meet the demands of modern enterprise networks, offering robust performance, versatile connectivity, and enhanced reliability. With forwarding performance and packet forwarding rate at 800 Gbps and 720 Mpps respectively, it ensures efficient data processing and high-speed network traffic handling. This module provides a wide range of connectivity options, including 1Gb, 10Gb, 40Gb, and 100Gb Ethernet, catering to diverse networking requirements. Its hot-plug capability and power redundancy, along with a 300 W internal power supply, ensure uninterrupted operation and system reliability. Designed for space efficiency, it occupies only 1 rack unit, making it suitable for data centers looking to optimize rack space. Additionally, its ability to operate in a wide range of environmental conditions ensures consistent performance, making the Cisco Network Convergence System 5501 Base a reliable choice for critical network infrastructure.