Cisco NCS5501 Fixed 48x10G and 6x100G Chassis Router

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: NCS-5501-GOOGLE
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  • Throughput of up to 800 Gbps for high-performance routing
  • 48 x 10GbE SFP/SFP+ and 6 x 100GbE QSFP28/QSFP+ ports
  • Supports industry-standard protocols including IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, OSPFv2/v3
  • Advanced features including ACLs, CoS, BFD, LACP, and Layer 3 switching
  • Hot-pluggable internal power supply with optional redundancy for resilience
  • Remote management via SNMP and SSH with TACACS+ authentication

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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

Product Overview

Product Description Cisco Network Convergence System 5501 - router - rack-mountable
Device Type Router
Form Factor Rack-mountable - 1U
Connectivity Technology Wired
Processor 1 x 2 GHz
Operating System Cisco IOS XR 6.1.1
Performance Throughput: 800 Gbps
Capacity FIB entries: up to 1000000
Jumbo Frame Support 9216 bytes
Power Device Internal power supply (not installed) - hot-plug
Power Redundancy Optional
Installed Power Supply Units 2 (max)
Included Accessories Accessory kit
Service & Support Limited warranty - advance hardware replacement - 1 year - response time: 10 days
Manufacturer Warranty 1-year warranty

Physical & Environmental

Width 17.4 in
Depth 21.7 in
Height 1.7 in
Weight 22.8 lbs
Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Humidity Range Operating 5 - 95% (non-condensing)

Cloud Management & Licensing

Remote Management Protocols SNMP, SNMP v3, SSH
System Requirements Cisco IOS XR 6.1.1

Interfaces

10GbE Ports 48 x 10Gb Ethernet - SFP/SFP+
100GbE Ports 6 x 100Gb Ethernet - QSFP28/QSFP+
Console Port 1 x RJ-45
Management Ports 2 x RJ-45
Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet

Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin (COO) CHINA / UNITED STATES
TAA Compliance Yes
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1ad, CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, AS/NZS 60950-1, ICES-003 Class A, UL 60950-1 Second Edition, RoHS 6/6, GB 4943, Directive 2004/108/EC, EN 60950-1 Second Edition, IEC 60950-1 Second Edition, Directive 2006/95/EC, GR-1089-CORE, VCCI Class A, GR-63-CORE, KN22 Class A, EN 55022 Class A, FCC CFR47 Part 15 A, CNS 13438 Class A, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 Second Edition, EN 300 386, KN 61000-4

Advanced Security Features

Routing Protocols IS-IS, BGP, HSRP, VRRP, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, ECMP, IS-ISv6, MPLS
Authentication Method TACACS+
Security Features ACL support, BFD, CoS, DSCP support, static routing, iPXE, EoMPLS