| COO | CHINA / UNITED STATES |
| TAA compliance | Yes |
| RoHS | Y |
Cisco NCS5501 Fixed 48x10G and 6x100G Chassis Router

Key Benefits
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- Supports a high-density mix of 10GbE and 100GbE interfaces ideal for aggregation deployments
- Delivers 800 Gbps throughput in a compact 1U chassis, optimizing space and performance
- Complies with extensive global standards, making it deployable across multiple international markets
Product Overview
The Cisco NCS5501 Fixed 48x10G and 6x100G chassis is engineered for high-throughput edge environments, offering up to 800 Gbps in a compact 1U rack-mountable design. Its 48 SFP/SFP+ ports and 6 QSFP28/QSFP+ ports support a high-density mix of 10GbE and 100GbE interfaces. Running on Cisco IOS XR 6.1.1, it delivers robust support for IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, OSPFv2/v3, and more. Redundancy-ready with advanced remote management tools and network security features like ACLs and BFD, it is compliant with global emission and safety standards—making it a reliable and scalable choice for enterprise and service provider networks.
Specifications
Special Feature
Primary Information
| Network Device Type | Switch |
| Model | NCS 5501 |
| Form Factor | QSFP28; SFP+ |
| Data Transfer Rate | 100 Gbps; 10 Gbps |
| Networking / Ports Qty | 54 |
| Data Link Protocol | 100 Gigabit Ethernet; 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Networking Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.1ad; IEEE 802.1Q VLAN encapsulation/Q-in-Q encapsulation |
| Max Power Consumption | 370 Watt |
Network
| Interfaces | RJ45 |
UNSPSC Code
| UNSPSC Code | 43222612 |
Interfaces / Ports
| Interfaces | RJ45 |
Dimensions&Miscellaneous
| Width | 17.4 Inch |
| Depth | 21.7 Inch |
| Height | 1.72 Inch |
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