| Width | 17.3 Inch |
| Depth | 19.7 Inch |
| Height | 1.72 Inch |
Cisco NCS 57C1 1RU Switch Chassis with Smart Licensing

Key Benefits
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- Delivers high switching capacity (400 Gbps) across 54 ports for scalable network growth
- Features flexible licensing model to optimize software investment and usage
- Complies with TAA and RoHS standards to meet regulatory and procurement criteria
Product Overview
The Cisco NCS 57C1 Base Chassis (model NCS-57C1-48Q6-SYS) delivers a high-performance switch solution in a compact 1RU form factor. Supporting 400 Gbps of total throughput across 54 ports, it accommodates advanced connectivity via SFP28, SFP56, and QSFP-DD interfaces. The device handles jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes, enhancing throughput efficiency for large-packet applications.
With support for IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.1ad, Layer 2/3 switching, and remote management via SNMP, IPv4, and IPv6, the NCS 57C1 is versatile and performance-oriented. It integrates routing protocols like OSPFv2 and OSPFv3 and meets operational ranges from 0°C to 40°C. Certified for TAA and RoHS compliance, it aligns with enterprise and federal procurement standards.
Specifications
Dimensions&Miscellaneous
Special Feature
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 Celsius |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 Celsius |
| COO | CHINA / MEXICO / UNITED STATES |
| TAA compliance | Yes |
| Min Storage Temperature | -40 Celsius |
| Max Storage Temperature | 70 Celsius |
| RoHS | Y |
Primary Information
| Network Device Type | Switch |
| Model | NCS-57C1-48Q6-SYS |
| Form Factor | 1RU |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Data Transfer Rate | 400 Gbps |
| Networking / Ports Qty | 54 |
| Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Networking Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3ad,IEEE 802.1ad |
| Power / Device Type | Power Supply |
| Media Layer Supported | Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
Interfaces / Ports
| Interfaces | SFP28, SFP56, QSFP-DD |
Service&Support
| Service & Support Type | 1-year limited hardware warranty |
UNSPSC Code
| UNSPSC Code | 43222612 |
Network
| Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Support | none |
| PoE Power Consumption | none |
| Jumbo Frame Support | up to 9216 bytes |
| Remote Management Protocol | SNMP; IPv6; IPv4 |
| Routing Protocol | OSPFv2,OSPFv3 |
| Authentication Method | routing authentications |
| Interfaces | SFP28, SFP56, QSFP-DD |
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