Cisco NCS-55A1-24Q6H-S 24x10/25G & 6x100G Rack-Mount Router

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: NCS-55A1-24Q6H-S
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  • - 900 Gbps total throughput across 24x 1/10/25GbE and 6x 100GbE interfaces
  • - Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with support for routing protocols including BGP, OSPFv2/v3, IS-IS, and MPLS
  • - Supports jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes and 1.1M FIB entries for high-scale routing
  • - Advanced security and management: MACsec, SSH, SNMPv3, JSON, and YANG
  • - Dual redundant power supplies and modular fan trays for high-availability architecture
  • - Compliant with IEEE, FCC, TAA, and various global standards for interoperability and regulatory compatibility

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Key Benefits

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  • - Ideal for high-density edge and aggregation deployments thanks to 900 Gbps throughput and versatile port configurations
  • - Advanced routing protocol support with MACsec, HQoS, and L3VPN enable robust and secure service delivery
  • - Designed for operational efficiency with remote programmability, telemetry, and compact 1U form factor

Product Overview

The Cisco NCS-55A1-24Q6H-S is engineered to deliver high-performance routing in space- and power-constrained environments. This fixed 1U rack-mounted router supports up to 900 Gbps of throughput and incorporates 24 ports of 1/10/25GbE using SFP28 and 6 ports of 40/100GbE via QSFP28. It supports jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes, robust IP routing protocols including BGP, OSPFv2/v3, IS-IS, ECMP, MPLS, and features MACsec, HQoS, and L3VPN. The system runs on Cisco IOS XR 6.6.25 and includes 32 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. Integrated dual power modules and fan trays ensure operational continuity. Fully RoHS and TAA compliant, it meets global reliability standards.

Designed for scale and automation, this platform enables secure and programmable management via SNMPv3, SSH, YANG, and JSON. Advanced telemetry and real-time monitoring streamline diagnostic efficiency. With an operating temperature range of 32°F to 104°F and carrier-grade features, the NCS-55A1-24Q6H-S delivers exceptional performance for data center, service provider, and enterprise network deployments.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Router
Model Cisco NCS-55A1-24Q6H-S
Form Factor Rack-mountable - 1U
Throughput 900 Gbps
Processor Speed 1.9 GHz
RAM 32 GB
Storage Capacity 128 GB
Power Supply Type Internal power supply
Power Redundancy Yes (2 installed / 2 max)
Power Consumption (Operational) 450 Watt
System Software Cisco IOS XR 6.6.25

Cloud Management & Licensing

Remote Management Protocols SNMPv3, SSH, OAM, JSON, YANG
Automation Features ZTP, PTP, iPXE, MIB, RPL

Routing & Performance

Routing Protocols IS-IS, IS-ISv6, BGP, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, VRRP, ECMP, MPLS, BFD
Forwarding Information Base (FIB) 1,100,000 entries
Quality of Service HQoS
IP Version Support IPv4, IPv6
Layer 2/3 Switching Supported

Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin China / United States
TAA Compliant Yes
RoHS Compliance RoHS 6/6
Certifications FCC CFR47 Part 15, UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 300 386, KN22, KN61000-4, VCCI Class A, CNS 13438, ICES-003 Class A, CISPR 22/24, GR-1089-CORE, GR-63-CORE, GB 4943, AS/NZS 60950-1, Directive 2004/108/EC, Directive 2006/95/EC, EN 60950-1

Interfaces

Total Ports 30
10/25 GbE Ports 24 x SFP28
40/100 GbE Ports 6 x QSFP28
Management Port 1 x RJ-45
Console Port 1 x RJ-45
Supported Data Link Protocols Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet
Jumbo Frame Support 9216 bytes

Advanced Security Features

Authentication Methods SSH, TACACS+
MACsec Support Yes
AAA Support Yes
L3VPN Support Yes

Physical & Environmental

Width 17.4 in
Depth 21.7 in
Height 1.7 in
Weight 23.81 lbs
Operating Temperature Range 32°F to 104°F
Operating Humidity 5% - 95% (non-condensing)
Cooling System Redundant 1+1 fan modules with 2 fan trays