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Cisco NCS 55A1 Fixed Chassis, 48x25G + 6x100G, Spare

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  • 1. 48x SFP+/SFP28 (1Gb/10Gb/25Gb) and 6x QSFP28/QSFP+ (40Gb/100Gb) LAN ports
  • 2. High throughput capacity of 1.8 Tbps and 2 million FIB entries
  • 3. Advanced routing protocols: IS-IS, BGP, OSPFv2/v3, MPLS, ECMP, and more
  • 4. Security and management: MACsec support, SNMP 3, SSH, AAA, TACACS+
  • 5. Reliability features include internal power redundancy and 3 replaceable fan trays
  • 6. Compatible with Cisco IOS XR 6.6.25 and jumbo frame support up to 9216 bytes

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Key Benefits

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  • Offers exceptional port density with 48x 25G and 6x 100G ports in a compact 1U form factor, maximizing space efficiency in high-demand deployments
  • Delivers industry-level scalability and performance with 1.8 Tbps throughput and 2 million FIB route capacity, meeting modern data center and service provider needs
  • Includes advanced security (MACsec), traffic engineering, and QoS features to support complex, multi-tenant networks securely and efficiently

Product Overview

The Cisco NCS 55A1 Fixed Chassis is a high-performance, rack-mountable data center and service provider router engineered for intensive throughput and scalability requirements. It features a compact 1U form factor while offering 48x SFP+/SFP28 ports supporting 1G to 25G and 6x QSFP28/QSFP+ ports supporting 40G or 100G, providing significant port density within minimal rack space. The system delivers 1.8 Tbps throughput and supports routing scales up to 2 million FIB entries, making it ideal for core and aggregation layers in IP/MPLS networks.

Its feature-rich list includes support for IS-IS, BGP, OSPFv2/v3, MPLS, and enhanced network functions. Remote manageability is achieved through SNMP 3 and SSH, while Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) enables streamlined deployments. Designed with internal power redundancy and three fan trays, the device ensures high availability. Compliance with international standards such as IEEE and UL 60950 furthers global deployment suitability.

Use cases include metro Ethernet aggregation, 5G backhaul infrastructure, and data center interconnect scenarios needing advanced tools like MACsec, HQoS, and Ethernet OAM. With jumbo frame support (up to 9216 bytes), MACsec encryption, and L3VPN capabilities, the NCS 55A1 is ready for enterprise and service provider challenges. A one-year warranty with advanced part replacement adds peace of mind to critical environments.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type Router
Product Family Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500
Model NCS 55A1 Fixed Chassis, Spare
Form Factor Rack-mountable - 1U
Weight 27.56 lbs
Power Requirements Internal power supply, 700 W operational consumption
Power Redundancy Yes
Installed Power Supplies 2 (installed) / 2 (max)
System RAM 32 GB
Internal Storage 128 GB
Processor Speed 1.9 GHz
Operating System Cisco IOS XR 6.6.25

Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Support

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin CHINA / UNITED STATES
TAA Compliant Yes
Certifications UL 60950-1; EN 60950-1; IEC 60950-1; FCC CFR47 Part 15; VCCI Class A; ICES-003 Class A; GR-1089-CORE; GR-63-CORE; RoHS 6/6; EN55024; EN 300 386; KN22 Class A; EN 61000-3-2; EN 61000-3-3; KN 61000-4; CISPR 22/24 Class A

Advanced Security Features
Encryption Support MACsec with AES
Authentication Methods TACACS+, AAA
Access Control Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Supported Security Protocols IEEE 802.1ae (MACsec), IEEE 802.1x
Network Segmentation L3VPN, Ethernet VPN (EoMPLS)
Quality of Service (QoS) Hierarchical QoS (HQoS), IP Precedence, DSCP Marking
Redundancy Protocols HSRP, VRRP

Interfaces
Total Ethernet Ports 48 x 1/10/25G SFP+/SFP28, 6 x 40/100G QSFP+/QSFP28
Console Ports 1 x RJ-45
Management Ports 2 x RJ-45
USB Ports 1 x USB
Data Link Protocols Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet
Maximum Throughput 1.8 Tbps
Maximum Route Scale Up to 2 million FIB entries
Jumbo Frame Support Up to 9216 bytes

Physical & Environmental
Width 17.3 in
Depth 26.8 in
Height 1.7 in
Minimum Operating Temperature 32 °F
Maximum Operating Temperature 104 °F
Operating Humidity Range 5 - 95% (non-condensing)
Cooling System Three built-in fan trays

Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Management Capabilities Supports Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
Local/Remote Management Interfaces SNMP v3, SSH, CLI
Included Management Software Cisco IOS XR 6.6.25
Licensing Model Based on Cisco Smart Licensing (subscription-based)