Product Type | Software License |
Supported Platform | Cisco NCS-55A2-MOD/HD Chassis |
Series | Cisco NCS 5500 Series |
Purpose | Peering License for Control Plane Scaling and BGP Management |
Software Compatibility | Cisco IOS XR |
Form Factor | Digital License (Software-based) |
License Type | Feature License |
Installation Type | Electronic Software Activation |
Software Delivery Method | Digital / Electronic |
Power Requirements | Not applicable |
CISCO NCS 5500 Peering License for NCS-55A2-MOD/HD Chassis


Key Benefits

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- Supports TAA compliance, making it ideal for government and international contracts
- Designed specifically for Cisco NCS-55A2-MOD/HD, ensuring optimal compatibility and performance
- Manufactured in the USA, strengthening supply chain reliability and jurisdictional compliance
Product Overview
The CISCO NCS 5500 Peering License (NC55P-PEER-A2MDT=) is engineered specifically for deployment in the base chassis models NCS-55A2-MOD/HD of the Cisco NCS 5500 series. This license enables advanced peering functionalities essential for high-scale IP routing environments, allowing service providers and data centers to manage BGP sessions efficiently and securely.
By supporting robust control plane scale and peering use cases, this license optimizes router performance, empowering organizations to manage complex routing and peering relationships. Being TAA-compliant and manufactured in the United States, it supports government and international deployment requirements. Its integration into the Cisco IOS XR ecosystem ensures software compatibility and simplified scalability across platforms.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
REACH Compliance | Yes |
Certification Standards | FCC, CE, UL (via hardware platform) |
Advanced Security Features
Supported Security Protocols | IPSec, MACSec, AAA, TACACS+, RADIUS (via Cisco IOS XR) |
Routing Security Features | BGP prefix limit enforcement, route-policy filtering, RPKI support |
Integrated Firewall | Supported on platform (not part of license) |
Malware Protection | Not directly supported – dependent on platform integration |
Policy-based Routing | Yes, via IOS XR config options |
DDOS Mitigation | Yes – Control Plane Protection (CoPP) features via IOS XR |
Interfaces
Physical Interfaces | Not applicable - license only |
Supported Protocols | BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, MPLS (via Cisco IOS XR platform) |
Physical & Environmental
Physical Form | Software License (no physical dimensions) |
Operating Temperature | Dependent on host chassis |
Storage Temperature | Dependent on host chassis |
Operating Humidity | Dependent on host chassis |
Storage Humidity | Dependent on host chassis |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco IOS XR CLI, WebUI, Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) |
License Method | Right-to-Use (RTU) License |
Delivery Method | Electronic License through Cisco Smart Licensing |
Smart Licensing Support | Yes |
Cloud Compatibility | Supports integration in cloud-managed environments via Cisco XR ecosystem |
License Duration | Perpetual (as part of system entitlement) |