Product Type | Router |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable with front-to-back airflow |
Switching Capacity | 900 Gbps |
RAM | 32 GB |
Storage | 128 GB SSD |
Power Supply | Internal power supply (not installed) - hot-plug |
Power Consumption (Operational) | 370 Watt |
Power Redundancy | Optional |
Included Accessories | 2 blank panels |
Maximum Power Modules Supported | 2 |
Cisco NCS-55A2-MODS-SYS Router with 24x10G + 16x25G Ports



Key Benefits

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- Delivers exceptional 900 Gbps throughput with both 10GbE and 25GbE interfaces, suited for performance-intensive environments
- Rich Layer 2/3 protocol support and security features such as MACsec and L3/L2 VPN make it ideal for secure enterprise and service provider deployments
- Built-in ZTP and hot-plug modularity streamline deployment and maintenance, reducing operational costs over time
Product Overview
The Cisco NCS-55A2-MODS-SYS is a modular, high-capacity router engineered for dynamic, scalable network infrastructures. Designed with flexible consumption in mind, it integrates 24x10 Gigabit Ethernet and 16x25 Gigabit Ethernet ports for high throughput and future expansion. With a switching capacity of 900 Gbps and support for jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes, this unit is ideal for enterprise core networks and large-scale data centers seeking high-speed performance and reliable redundancy.
Built with advanced protocol support—including BGP, OSPFv2/v3, IS-ISv6, PIM, MPLS, and Segment Routing with Traffic Engineering (SR-TE)—the router ensures efficient routing, multicast management, and optimized network paths. Features like MACsec encryption, Quality of Service (QoS), VRRP, L3VPN and L2VPN support, and Ethernet over MPLS (EoMPLS) fortify both security and operational versatility. Remote management is streamlined through SNMP v3 and SSH, while zero-touch provisioning enhances deployment efficiency.
This system includes 32 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD storage, with 2 expansion slots for additional upgrades. Despite its rich feature set, users should note that the power supply and processor are not included and must be added separately. The chassis supports humid environments (5–95% non-condensing) and operates between 32°F and 131°F, making it suitable for a wide range of deployment conditions. A 1-year limited hardware warranty with advanced hardware replacement boosts confidence in mission-critical deployments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | CHINA / MEXICO / MEXICO |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | CISPR 24, EN55024, AS/NZS 60950-1, ICES-003 Class A, UL 60950-1, RoHS 6/6, Directive 2006/95/EC, GR-1089-CORE, FCC CFR47 Part 15 B Class A, VCCI Class A, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No 60950-1, EN 300 386, KN35, KN32, EN 55032 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A, TCVN 7189 Class A, TCVN 7317, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3 |
Standards Compliance | IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1ad, IEEE 802.1ae, ITU-T G.8265.1, ITU-T G.8275.1, ITU-T G.8275.2 |
Advanced Security Features
Network Encryption | MACsec |
Access Control | Access Control List (ACL) support |
VPN Support | L2VPN and L3VPN |
Segment Routing with Traffic Engineering (SR-TE) | Supported |
Interfaces
10GbE Ports | 24 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet |
25GbE Ports | 16 x 25-Gigabit Ethernet |
Console Ports | 1 x RJ-45 |
Management Ports | 1 x RJ-45 |
USB Ports | 1 x USB |
Expansion Slots | 2 (total) / 2 (free) |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9216 bytes |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Data Link Protocols | Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 in |
Depth | 11 in |
Height | 3.5 in |
Weight | 20.5 lbs |
Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
Max Operating Temperature | 131 °F |
Humidity Range (Operating) | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols | SNMP v3, SSH |
Authentication Methods | TACACS+, AAA (Authentication, Authorization and Accounting) |
Zero-Touch Provisioning | Yes |
Routing & Performance
Routing Protocols | IS-IS, BGP, OSPFv2/v3, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, IGMPv3, MLDv2, ECMP, MPLS, LDP, BFD, IS-ISv6 |
Forwarding Information Base (FIB) | Up to 1,000,000 entries |
Quality of Service (QoS) | Supported |
Link Aggregation | LACP |
MPLS Capabilities | Ethernet over MPLS (EoMPLS), MPLS LSR support |
Redundancy Protocols | VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol) |