| COO | CHINA / UNITED STATES |
| TAA compliance | Yes |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 Celsius |
| Max Operating Temperature | 35 Celsius |
| Min Storage Temperature | -40 Celsius |
| Max Storage Temperature | 70 Celsius |
| RoHS | Y |
Cisco NCS-55A1-24Q6H-S 24x10/25G & 6x100G Rack-Mount Router

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
Special Feature
Primary Information
| Network Device Type | Switch |
| Form Factor | 1U |
| Networking / Ports Qty | 56 |
| RAM / Total Installed Size | 32 GB |
| Power / Voltage Required | 90 to 265V, 50 to 60 Hz |
| Model | NCS-55A1-24Q6H-S |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Data Transfer Rate | 100 Gbps |
| Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Processor / Type | Hexa-Core |
| Networking Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.1AE,802.1Q,802.1ad |
| Power / Device Type | Power Supply |
| Media Layer Supported | Layer 2,Layer 3 |
| Power / Installed Qty | 2 |
| Power Consumption Operational | 330 Watt |
| Max Power Consumption | 450 Watt |
| Features | Integrated interface,Industry-leading, carrier-class Cisco IOS XR Software,Management ports,Solid-State Drive (SSD) |
Network
| Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Support | NONE |
| PoE Power Consumption | NONE |
| Jumbo Frame Support | Up to 9216 bytes |
| Remote Management Protocol | SNMP |
| Routing Protocol | OSPFv2,OSPFv3 |
| Encryption Algorithm | AES |
| Authentication Method | TACACS+ |
| Interfaces | 24 ports of 1G/10G, 24 ports of 1G/10G/25G, 6 ports of 40G/100G, 2x RJ-45 ports for console and management |
Service&Support
| Service & Support Type | 1-year limited hardware warranty |
UNSPSC Code
| UNSPSC Code | 43222612 |
Dimensions&Miscellaneous
| Width | 17.4 Inch |
| Depth | 21.7 Inch |
| Height | 1.73 Inch |
| Weight | 23.8 lbs. |
Interfaces / Ports
| Interfaces | 24 ports of 1G/10G, 24 ports of 1G/10G/25G, 6 ports of 40G/100G, 2x RJ-45 ports for console and management |
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