Cisco NCS55A1 Fixed 24x100G Chassis Bundle Router

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: NCS-55A1-24H-B
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  • 24 x 100GbE QSFP+ interfaces for high-density connectivity
  • 1.8 Tbps throughput with support for up to 2 million FIB entries
  • Advanced routing protocols including BGP, OSPFv2/v3, IS-IS, and MPLS
  • MACsec encryption and AAA support for secure data transmission
  • Redundant power supplies and 3 fan trays for improved hardware resilience
  • Cisco IOS XR 6.3.1 operating system for feature-rich network management

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Key Benefits

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  • Delivers exceptional performance with 1.8 Tbps throughput for scalable enterprise and carrier networks
  • Compact 1U design with 24x100GbE ports maximizes port density and rack space efficiency
  • Advanced automation, routing, and encryption features with support for ZTP, Segment Routing TE, and MACsec enhance network agility and security

Product Overview

The Cisco NCS55A1 Fixed 24x100G Chassis Bundle is engineered for high-capacity networks, featuring 24 QSFP+ 100GbE ports and up to 1.8 Tbps throughput in a 1U rack-mountable chassis. It supports advanced networking protocols such as BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and MPLS, enabling flexible, scalable routing architectures. With robust security (MACsec, AES encryption) and automated provisioning (ZTP), it ensures secure, low-overhead deployment. Its dual power supply, redundant fan trays, and wide operating tolerances make it ideal for critical service provider environments. Software support via Cisco IOS XR 6.3.1 and comprehensive feature licensing add operational flexibility for evolving workloads and traffic demands.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Core Router
Form Factor Rack-mountable - 1U
Processor 1.6 GHz
RAM 32 GB
Internal Storage 128 GB
Power Configuration Dual internal power supply (redundant)
Power Consumption (Operational) 800 Watt
Throughput Capacity 1.8 Tbps
Route Scale Up to 2M FIB entries
Supported OS Cisco IOS XR 6.3.1
Jumbo Frame Support 9216 bytes
Warranty 1-year hardware warranty with 10-day advanced replacement

Wireless Features

Wi-Fi Support

Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin China / United States
TAA Compliance Yes
Certifications UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, RoHS 6/6
EMC Standards FCC Part 15, CISPR 22 Class A, VCCI Class A, EN 55022 Class A, ICES-003 Class A
EMI/EMC Compliance EN 300 386, KN 61000-4, CISPR 24, EN55024

Advanced Security Features

Encryption AES (MACsec support)
Authentication Mechanisms TACACS+, AAA
Access Control Access Control List (ACL) support
Security Protocol Compliance IEEE 802.1ae (MACsec)
Monitoring & Detection Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD)

Interfaces

Number of 100GbE Ports 24 x 100Gb Ethernet (QSFP+)
Management Ports 1 x RJ-45 management, 1 x RJ-45 console
USB Ports 1 x USB type A
LAN Interface Type QSFP+
Connectivity Technology Wired
Data Link Protocols 100 Gigabit Ethernet

Physical & Environmental

Width 17.3 in (439.4 mm)
Depth 21.7 in (551.2 mm)
Height 1.7 in (43.2 mm)
Weight 0.38 oz
Minimum Operating Temperature 32 °F (0 °C)
Maximum Operating Temperature 104 °F (40 °C)
Operating Humidity Range 5% - 95% (non-condensing)
Cooling Components 3 fan trays (redundant)

Cloud Management & Licensing

Management Protocols SNMP v3, SSH
Zero-touch Provisioning (ZTP) Supported
Cloud Features Segment Routing Traffic Engineering (SR-TE)
Licensing Included MPLS LSR License, 24x100G Right To Use License
Remote Configuration Supported via Cisco IOS XR