Product Type | Service Provider Aggregation Router |
Model | CISCO NCS5501 |
Manufacturer Part Number | NCS-5501= |
Form Factor | Fixed chassis, 1RU |
Weight | 16.55 lbs (7.5 kg) |
Power Requirements | 200W typical, dual redundant AC or DC power supplies |
Installed Memory | 16 GB DDR4 SDRAM |
Flash Memory | 64 GB |
Operating System | Cisco IOS XR |
Routing Protocols Supported | BGP, OSPFv2/v3, IS-IS, MPLS, Segment Routing |
Throughput | Up to 1.2 Tbps |
Redundancy | Power and fan redundancy |
CISCO NCS5501 Fixed 48x10G and 6x100G Chassis Router



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- High port density with both 10G and 100G connectivity supports scalable, high-throughput networks.
- Comprehensive support for advanced routing protocols makes it ideal for complex network infrastructures.
- TAA compliance and dual-country origin (China/USA) expand deployment options for regulated environments.
Product Overview
The CISCO NCS5501 Fixed 48x10G and 6x100G Chassis Router is built for high-performance networking with 48 10G and 6 100G ports, supporting crucial routing protocols like OSPFv2/v3, ISIS/ISISv6, and BGP. With 16GB RAM and TAA compliance, it’s ideal for government and enterprise use. Operating on a 200W power profile and designed in CHINA / UNITED STATES, it's a reliable solution for infrastructure scalability.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | CHINA / UNITED STATES |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
FCC Compliance | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
EMC Standards | EN55032 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 |
Safety Standards | UL/CSA 60950-1, IEC/EN 60950-1 |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control Lists (ACLs) | Yes, IPv4/IPv6 |
MACsec Encryption | Supported on select ports (hardware-dependent) |
Control Plane Protection | Yes |
Secure Boot and Image Signing | Yes |
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Yes |
SSH/HTTPS Support | Yes |
Interfaces
10 Gigabit Ethernet Ports | 48 x 10GE SFP+ |
100 Gigabit Ethernet Ports | 6 x 100GE QSFP28 |
Console Port | 1 x RJ45 |
Management Ports | 1 x 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet (Mgmt) |
USB Port | 1 x USB 2.0 |
Data Transfer Rate | 10/100/1000 Mbps for management, 100 Gbps for uplink |
Forwarding Bandwidth | 1.2 Tbps full duplex |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.72 x 17.3 x 28 in (4.4 x 44 x 71.1 cm) |
Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
Storage Temperature | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 85% non-condensing |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Altitude (Operation) | Up to 13,123 ft (4000 m) |
Cooling Type | Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow with redundant fans |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco IOS XR CLI, SNMP, NETCONF, telemetry |
Software Licensing | IOS XR-based software with subscription/licensing model |
Cloud Integration | Cisco Crosswork Network Automation (optional) |
Telemetry Support | Yes |