Product Type | Modular Router |
Model | NCS-5501-SE-SYS |
Series | Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500 Series |
Form Factor | 1 RU rack-mountable |
Deployment Use Case | Enterprise and Service Provider Core and Edge Routing |
Weight | Approximately 15.4 lbs (7 kg) |
Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC or -40 to -72 VDC (dual feed) |
Typical Power Consumption | 300W (typical), depending on configuration |
Cisco NCS-5501 SE HW Flexible Consumption Router



Key Benefits

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- Smart licensing offers scalability through feature-based access and future upgrades
- Manufactured in TAA-compliant regions, supporting U.S. government procurement requirements
- Purpose-built for flexible consumption, optimizing deployment costs in scalable environments
Product Overview
The Cisco NCS-5501 SE HW Flexible Consumption router is a professional-grade networking solution designed for flexible consumption models and requires smart licensing. Built in TAA-compliant facilities in China, Mexico, and the United States, it supports deployment in regulated industries and government sectors. Intended for enterprise and service provider use, this model aids in scalable, programmable network architecture evolutions. Technical specifications were not available, and performance metrics or port types cannot be confirmed.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Support | |
Antenna | |
Wireless Frequencies |
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | CHINA / MEXICO / UNITED STATES |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
EMC Compliance | EN55032, EN55024, CISPR32 Class A |
Safety Standards | UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 |
Certifications | FCC, CE, VCCI, RCM |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control Lists | Supported |
MACsec Support | Yes (depending on interface modules) |
Control Plane Protection | Supported |
Role-Based Access Control | Yes |
Secure Boot | Yes |
Image Signing and Secure Loader | Yes |
Interfaces
Interface Types | Supports QSFP+ and QSFP28 pluggable optics |
Number of Ports | Up to 36 x 100GE or 144 x 10GE (using breakout cables) |
Port Speeds Supported | 10G, 40G, and 100G Ethernet |
Expansion Slots | No expansion cards; fixed ports configuration |
Management Interface | 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, 1 x RS-232 serial console |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 Type A |
Data Transfer Rate | Up to 3.6 Tbps forwarding capacity |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.5 inches (4.37 x 43.9 x 57.15 cm) |
Operating Temperature | 5°C to 40°C (41°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 |
Cooling | Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow options |
Fan Redundancy | Yes (N+1 redundant fans) |
Power Supply Redundancy | Yes (1+1 redundant power supplies supported) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Platform | Cisco IOS XR software |
Smart Licensing Required | Yes |
CLI Support | Yes |
SNMP Support | SNMPv2/v3 supported |
Netconf/YANG Models | Supported |
Telemetry Streaming | Supported (Model-driven telemetry) |