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Cisco NCS-5508 Base HW Flexible Consumption Router

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: NCS-5508-SYS UPC#: 889728112765
  • NCS-5508 BASE HW FLEXIBLE CONSUMPTION (N
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  • High-capacity router with model NCS-5508 and flexible consumption licensing
  • Smart Licensing enabled for dynamic asset management
  • Supports operating temperatures from 0°C to 40°C with 5% to 95% non-condensing humidity
  • Form factor dimensions: 17.50" x 31.76" x 22.70"; weight: 150 lbs (68.2 kg)
  • TAA and RoHS compliant for regulatory adherence
  • Includes 1-year limited hardware warranty

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Key Benefits

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  • Designed for flexibility with Smart Licensing, allowing adaptable investment models to match network growth
  • Physically robust with high environmental tolerances, suitable for carrier-grade deployments
  • TAA and RoHS compliance ensures it meets governmental and environmental regulations

Product Overview

The Cisco NCS-5508 Base HW Flexible Consumption router is a modular, high-capacity platform built for scalable and automated core networking. It supports Smart Licensing and adheres to TAA compliance, making it suitable for government and enterprise IT environments. With environmental durability (0–40°C and 5–95% humidity), RoHS certification, and a compact yet robust form factor, the NCS-5508 ensures long-term operability. A 1-year limited hardware warranty offers baseline support for mission-critical networks.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type Modular Router
Model Cisco NCS-5508
Manufacturer Part Number NCS-5508-SYS
Form Factor Rack-mountable
Rack Units 8U
Weight 150 lbs (68.2 kg)
Power Requirements AC or DC power options (dependent on installed power supplies)
Power Type Redundant Power Supply Support
Typical Power Draw 2100 Watts (depending on configuration)
Hot-Swap Components Power supplies and fan trays
Modularity Yes, supports modular line cards and fabric modules
Warranty 1-year limited hardware warranty

Physical & Environmental
Width 17.50 inch
Depth 31.76 inch
Height 22.70 inch
Operating Temperature Range 0 to 40 °C
Operating Humidity Range 5 to 95% (noncondensing)
Storage Temperature Range -40 to 70 °C
Cooling Method Fan tray modules, front-to-back airflow
Noise Level Typically 75 dBA (dependent on config)

Cloud Management & Licensing
Network Management Cisco IOS XR Software
Licensing Model Smart Licensing
Supported Automation NETCONF, YANG, gRPC, CLI, SNMP
Streaming Telemetry Yes
Included Cloud Features Model-driven telemetry, automation support

Interfaces
Interface Slots 16 line card slots
Supported Interface Types Ethernet, 1/10/40/100 Gigabit
Max Ethernet Ports Up to 576 x 100G ports (depending on line cards)
Fabric Modules 6
Route Processor Slots 2 (for redundancy)
Front Panel Ports Varies by installed modules
Throughput Up to 1728 Tbps (full-duplex switching capacity)
Console Ports 1 x RJ-45, 1 x Mini USB
Management Port 1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet

Compliance & Origin
RoHS Compliance Yes
TAA Compliance Yes
Certifications FCC, UL, CE, IEC/EN 60950-1, RoHS
Country of Origin China / Mexico / Malaysia

Advanced Security Features
Access Control Role-based access control (RBAC)
Secure Boot Yes
Control Plane Protection Yes (CoPP)
MACsec Encryption Supported on select line cards
OS Security Features Kernel hardening, authentication, secure configuration