Product Type | Network Switch |
Model | Cisco NCS 55A1 |
Chassis Bundle | NCS55A1 Fixed 36x100G Base Chassis Bundle |
Manufacturer Part Number | NCS-55A1-36H-GLE |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Installed Memory (RAM) | 32 GB |
Power Supply Type | Redundant AC or DC power supplies (depending on configuration) |
Power Consumption (Typical) | 630 Watts |
Cisco NCS55A1 Fixed 36x100G Base Chassis Bundle



Key Benefits

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- Optimized for high-density 100G Ethernet deployments with 36 ports, enabling scalable network growth.
- TAA compliance and RoHS certification ensure suitability for government and regulated sectors.
- Versatile interface support and 32 GB RAM provide enhanced performance and control in complex environments.
Product Overview
The Cisco NCS55A1 Fixed 36x100G Base Chassis Bundle is a high-performance network switch designed for data-intensive environments. It supports 36 ports of 100 Gigabit Ethernet through QSFP28, delivering exceptional bandwidth in a 1RU form factor. Key hardware includes 32 GB RAM and versatile interfaces such as RJ45, RS-232, and RS-422. It meets compliance standards including RoHS and TAA, making it well-suited for enterprise and government applications. Compact yet powerful, this switch enables streamlined deployments in complex network infrastructures.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | China / United States |
EMC Standards | EN55032, EN55024, CISPR 32, CISPR 24 |
Safety Standards | UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1 |
Certifications | CE, FCC, UL, CSA, VCCI, BSMI |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) |
Authentication Protocols | RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Secure Management | SSHv2, SNMPv3, HTTPS |
MACsec Support | Yes |
Control Plane Protection | Yes |
Infrastructure ACLs | Yes |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 36 |
Port Type | QSFP28 |
Data Transfer Rate per Port | 100 Gbps |
Data Link Protocol | 100 Gigabit Ethernet |
Management Interfaces | RJ45; RS-422; RS-232 |
Console Port | RJ45 (RS-232) |
Auxiliary Port | RS-422 |
USB Ports | 1 x USB Type A |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 in (43.94 cm) |
Depth | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
Height | 1.72 in (4.37 cm) |
Weight | 39.7 lbs (18 kg) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Relative Humidity | 5% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Storage Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Mounting Type | Rack-mountable |
Cooling | Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow (field configurable) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | CLI via console and SSH; SNMPv2/v3; NETCONF/YANG; gNMI; Cisco IOS XR |
Cloud Managed | No (locally managed with remote capabilities) |
Included Licenses | Base OS license included; additional licenses required for advanced features |
Supported Management Tools | Cisco Prime; Cisco Crosswork; Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) |