Product Type | Shelf Assembly |
Model | NCS4201-SA |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Rack Height | 1U |
Power Requirements | 100V AC to 240V AC |
Max Power Consumption | 145 Watt |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Networking Type | Ethernet |
UPC |
CISCO NCS 4201 Shelf Assembly 4x10GE + 24xGE, 1RU


Key Benefits

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- High-density port count (34 total) enables reduced hardware footprint in carrier or enterprise edge environments
- TAA compliance and country of origin (Mexico) support eligibility for public sector procurement
- Energy-efficient design with compact form factor maximizes performance while minimizing rack and power usage
Product Overview
The CISCO NCS 4201 Shelf Assembly is designed for high-performance network infrastructures that demand space-efficient, high-density Ethernet connectivity. With 4 ports supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet and an additional 24 ports for Gigabit/Fast Ethernet, this 1RU rack-mountable device offers a total of 34 wired connections. It supports Gigabit Ethernet protocols for both data link and transport, and features a sturdy build optimized for edge service provider deployments.
Powered by standard 100V to 240V AC, the device has a maximum power consumption of 145 watts, maintaining energy-efficiency while supporting intensive network workloads. Measuring 17.5 inches in width, 10 inches in depth, and 1.72 inches in height, it maintains compatibility with industry-standard 1U enclosures. TAA compliance ensures its eligibility for government and federal projects. Manufactured in Mexico, the NCS 4201 is engineered with reliability and scalability in mind.
This shelf assembly supports expanding bandwidth demand without increasing data center footprint, making it a strong candidate for edge aggregation and access roles in high-throughput networks. Its robust specifications make it particularly suitable for applications involving telecommunications, enterprise backbone, and mission-critical services needing uncompromising throughput and uptime.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Standards | |
Antenna Configuration | |
Wireless Operating Frequency |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | FCC Class A, UL, IEC60950, CE |
Advanced Security Features
Firewall Support | Yes (Basic ACL-based filtering) |
MACsec Encryption | Supported on 10GE interfaces |
Access Control Lists (ACL) | IPv4/IPv6 supported |
Network Address Translation (NAT) | Yes |
AAA Support | TACACS+ and RADIUS |
Secure Boot and Trust Anchor | Supported |
Interfaces
Port Count - Total | 34 |
10 Gigabit Ethernet Ports | 4 |
Gigabit/Fast Ethernet Ports | 24 |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Transport Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbps |
Interface Type | Ethernet |
Expansion Slots | |
Management Port | 1 x RJ-45 |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.5 Inches |
Depth | 10 Inches |
Height | 1.72 Inches |
Weight | 12.79 lbs (5.8 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 Humidity | 5% to 85% non-condensing |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | CLI (Command Line Interface), SNMP, NETCONF/YANG |
Cloud Monitoring | Supported via Cisco EPN Manager |
Licensing | Smart Licensing (Cisco Smart Software Licensing) |
Included Cloud Features | Monitoring, alarms, inventory, performance analytics |