Type | Network management device |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable - 2U |
Processor | 2 x Intel Xeon Gold 6154 - 3 GHz |
Total CPU Cores | 36 |
RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
RAID Level | RAID 10 |
Power Redundancy | Yes |
Power Supply Type | Internal power supply - hot-plug |
Power Provided | 1050 Watt |
Installed Power Supplies | 2 |
Max Supported Power Supplies | 2 |
Cisco CSP-5436 NFV Platform, 2U Rack, 2x Xeon Gold 6154, 36 Cores

Key Benefits

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- Delivers 36-core processing power via dual Intel Xeon Gold CPUs—ideal for intense NFV workloads
- Includes advanced security and virtualization features like TPM 2.0, AAA, and RBAC to meet enterprise compliance demands
- Hot-plug power redundancy and robust remote management ensure uptime and service continuity in mission-critical environments
Product Overview
The Cisco Cloud Services Platform 5436 is a high-performance 2U network appliance optimized for Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) in enterprise and datacenter environments. It runs on dual Intel Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs at 3 GHz for a total of 36 cores, with support for DDR4 SDRAM, RAID 10, and PCIe 3.0 expansion. Connectivity options include 10GBase-T and multi-protocol Ethernet up to 10GbE. Security is reinforced through VEB, RBAC, AAA, and TPM 2.0, and remote management is supported by SNMP, SSH-2, and IPMI 2.0. Designed with redundant 1050W power supplies and hot-swappable components, the CSP-5436 ensures high availability and uptime. It includes Data Center NFV Platform Software and complies with TAA requirements, making it ideal for government or critical enterprise workloads.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Security Features | Virtual Ethernet Bridge (VEB), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA), Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK), Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM 2.0) |
Authentication Methods | RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Interfaces
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Data Link Protocol | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
Interfaces | 2 x 10GBase-T |
Expansion Slot Type | PCI Express 3.0 |
Physical & Environmental
Height (Rack Units) | 2U |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Hot-Swappable Components | Yes |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols | SNMP, IPMI 2.0, SSH-2, CLI, NETCONF, YANG |
Software Included | Data Center NFV Platform Software |
Licensing Model | Perpetual License for NFV Platform Software |
Additional Specifications
Manufacturer | Cisco |
Model | CSP-5436 |
Manufacturer Part Number | CSP-5436 |
UPC | |
Category | Network Device |
Subcategory | Security Appliance |
Family | Networking |
Warranty | 90-day limited warranty with advance parts replacement |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - advance parts replacement - 90 days - response time: 10 days |
Data Center Compatibility | Optimized for Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) |