| Product Type | Service Provider Edge Router |
| Model | NCS-5501-SE |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
| Series | Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500 Series |
| Processor | 2 GHz Network Processor |
| Throughput Capacity | 100 Gbps |
| Power Consumption | 260 W |
| Hot-Swappable Components | Yes |
| Redundant Power Supplies | Yes |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XR |
| Warranty | 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty |
CISCO NCS-5501-SE 40x10G & 4x100G Router Chassis
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- 1RU form factor with 40x10G and 4x100G Ethernet ports
- Supports BGP, OSPFv2, and ISIS routing protocols
- Delivers 100Gbps total wired throughput
- Operates with a 2GHz processor
- Power consumption rated at 260W
- TAA compliant and backed by a 1-year limited hardware warranty
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- Combines 44 high-speed ports into a single 1RU device for space-efficient scalability.
- Supports multiple standardized routing protocols for flexible network architecture integration.
- Low operational power usage (260W) delivers energy efficiency for large-scale deployments.
Product Overview
The CISCO NCS-5501-SE is a high-density router in a compact 1RU chassis, supporting 40x10G and 4x100G Ethernet ports for scalable deployments. It integrates major routing protocols like BGP, OSPFv2, and ISIS, with a 100Gbps throughput powered by a 2GHz processor. With a power footprint of 260W, TAA compliance, and a 1-year hardware warranty, it is ideal for mission-critical and regulated environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
| Chassis Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.3 x 18.3 x 1.72 in (439 x 465 x 43.6 mm) |
| Weight | 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
| Relative Humidity (Operating) | 5% to 85% non-condensing |
| Relative Humidity (Storage) | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Rack Units | 1U |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Software Licensing | Smart Licensing Enabled |
| Management Interface | CLI, SNMP, NETCONF, YANG |
| Telemetry Support | Yes, Model-driven Telemetry |
| Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) | Supported |
| Supported Management Platforms | Cisco Crosswork, Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) |
Interfaces
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Ports | 40 x 10GE (SFP+) |
| 100 Gigabit Ethernet Ports | 4 x 100GE (QSFP28) |
| Management Ports | 1 x RJ-45 Console, 1 x Micro USB Console, 1 x Management Ethernet |
| Interface Type | SFP+, QSFP28 |
| Data Transfer Rate (SFP+) | 10 Gbps |
| Data Transfer Rate (QSFP28) | 100 Gbps |
| Backplane Capacity | 800 Gbps |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | CHINA / UNITED STATES |
| TAA Compliance | Yes |
| Certifications | RoHS, NEBS Level 3, EPEAT Bronze |
| Emission Standards | FCC Part 15 Class A, EN55032 Class A |
| Safety Compliance | UL/CSA 60950-1, IEC/EN 60950-1 |
Advanced Security Features
| Access Control Lists (ACLs) | Yes |
| Control Plane Protection | Supported |
| Secure Boot and Image Signing | Yes |
| MACsec Encryption | Supported on 100GE ports |
| Routing Protocol Security | MD5/SHA Authentication for BGP, OSPF, ISIS |
