Cisco NCS-5501-SE NCS 5500 40x 10GB SFP+ 4x 100GB QSFP28 Router Chassis

Overview

The Cisco NCS-5501-SE is part of the Cisco Network Convergence System 5500 Series, designed to meet the challenges of increasing global data center and cloud network traffic. It offers high port densities, deep packet buffering, and forwarding hardware optimized for modern deployments. The system is vital for both Top of Rack (ToR) and spine or leaf roles in modern spine-and-leaf architectures.

Product overview Based on the Cisco Global Cloud Index, digitalization is projected to grow global data center and public/private cloud networks traffic more than 25 percent annually, resulting in a threefold increase by 2019. To help network providers meet these challenges, the Cisco® Network Convergence System 5500 Series is built with features such as high port densities, deep packet buffering, and forwarding hardware optimized for these types of deployments. The Cisco NCS 5500 Series offers four fixed configuration chassis, the NCS 5501 (Figure 1), NCS 5501 SE (Figure 2), NCS 5502 and NCS 5502 SE (Figure 3). These systems provide functionality vital to both the Top of Rack (ToR) and spine or leaf roles common to modern spine-and-leaf architectures. Capabilities such as advanced packet classification, segment routing, ultra-wide ECMP, programmable network management and telemetry are added to the robust and mature features already present in Cisco IOS® XR Software Release

Specifications

• Port Configuration:
• 40 x 1GE/10GE SFP+ Ports: Provide flexible connectivity options for various network interfaces.
• 4 x 40GE/100GE QSFP28 Ports: Support high-bandwidth uplinks and can be configured for 40GE or 100GE connections.
• Performance:
• System Throughput: Capable of delivering up to 800 Gbps, ensuring efficient data handling for demanding applications.
• Forwarding Rate: Supports up to 720 million packets per second (MPPS), facilitating rapid packet processing.
• Routing and Features:
• Forwarding Information Base (FIB): Supports up to 2 million entries, accommodating extensive routing tables.
• Layer Support: Offers comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionalities, including support for MPLS and Segment Routing.
• Quality of Service (QoS): Implements advanced QoS features for traffic prioritization and management.
• Hardware and Design:
• Form Factor: 1 Rack Unit (1RU), suitable for space-constrained environments.
• Dimensions: 1.72 inches (4.37 cm) height x 17.4 inches (44.20 cm) width x 21.7 inches (55.12 cm) depth.
• Weight: Approximately 23.5 lbs (10.66 kg).
• Power and Cooling:
• Power Supplies: Equipped with dual hot-swappable power supplies providing 1+1 redundancy.
• Cooling System: Features two hot-swappable fan trays with reversible airflow, ensuring efficient cooling and adaptability to various data center designs.
• Power Consumption: Typically consumes 260W at 25°C, with a maximum of 420W at 55°C.
• Management and Software:
• Operating System: Runs on Cisco IOS XR 64-bit software, offering a carrier-class operating system for scalability and reliability.
• Management Ports: Includes three RJ45 ports—one for console access and two for management LAN connectivity.
• Telemetry and Automation: Supports advanced telemetry and automation features for enhanced network monitoring and management.
• Supports 1GE/10GE/25GE/40GE/100 Gigabit Ethernet.
• Industry-leading carrier-class Cisco IOS XR Software.
• Visibility and telemetry.
• Machine-to-machine interface.
• Application hosting.
• Flexible platform and packaging.
• Modularity.
• Automation.
• Management ports for easy system console access.
• Power Consumption:
• Ultra-low power per Gigabit Ethernet.
• Redundancy:
• Redundant fan tray.
• 4x 100 Gigabit Ethernet with QSFP28 optics QSFP+ optics to support 40GE and 4x 10GE breakout options available 40x 10 Gigabit Ethernet with SFP+ or SFP optics to support 1GE speed

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