Type | Modular Aggregation Switch |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Rack Units | 1U |
Weight | 28.5 lbs (12.93 kg) |
Power Requirements | 110V-240V AC, dual power supplies |
Power Consumption (Typical) | 750W |
Power Redundancy | Yes |
Cisco NCS-55A1-24H Base HW Flexible Consumption Switch



Key Benefits

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- Meets government and enterprise standards with full TAA compliance.
- Smart licensing and flexible consumption model support optimized operational expenditure.
- Backed by Cisco's networking expertise, making it ideal for scalable infrastructure deployments.
Product Overview
The Cisco NCS-55A1-24H Base Hardware is designed for dynamic networking environments that demand flexibility and compliance. Featuring a smart licensing model and manufactured in the United States, this system ensures reliability and aligns with TAA-compliant procurement requirements. Ideal for scalable deployments, the switch falls under Cisco’s trusted Networking hub and switch platform. Though detailed hardware specifications are unavailable, its architecture supports enterprise-grade performance in demanding data center scenarios.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Capabilities |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
WEEE Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CE Mark, FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003, VCCI, BSMI, CCC |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Boot and Trust Anchor Module | Yes |
MACsec Encryption | Yes (up to 40 ports with MACsec support) |
Control-Plane Protection | Yes |
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Yes |
AAA Support | TACACS+, RADIUS |
Access Control Lists (ACLs) | Layer 2 – 4 ACLs |
DoS Attack Prevention | Yes |
Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA) | Yes |
Interfaces
Interface Type | QSFP28 and QSFP-DD |
Number of Ports | 24 x 100/400-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP-DD |
Total System Bandwidth | 9.6 Tbps |
Switching Capacity | 9.6 Tbps full-duplex |
Throughput | 4.8 Bpps |
Management Ports | 1 x RJ-45 Console, 1 x RJ-45 Management, 1 x USB 2.0 |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.3 x 21.4 x 1.72 in (439 x 543 x 43.6 mm) |
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) |
Cooling | Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow (field-replaceable fans) |
Airflow Options | Reversible airflow supported |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | CLI, SNMP, NETCONF, gNMI, RESTCONF |
Licensing Model | Cisco Smart Licensing |
Software Options | Cisco IOS XR |
Telemetry Support | Model-driven telemetry (gRPC/gNMI) |
Cloud Monitoring Capable | Yes |
Automation Integration | Supports Ansible, Chef, Puppet APIs |