CISCO NCS55A1 24Q6H-SS Router with MACSec, 900 Gbps Throughput

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: NCS-55A1-24Q6H-SS
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  • 900 Gbps system throughput with support for 2 million FIB entries
  • 24 x 1/10/25 GbE SFP28 and 6 x 40/100 GbE QSFP28 ports with MACSec
  • Integrated support for MPLS, BGP, OSPFv2/v3, IS-IS, and BFD
  • 32 GB memory and 128 GB internal storage
  • Layer 2/3 switching with QoS, HQoS, SyncE, and ZTP features
  • Redundant 400W power supply and front-to-back airflow configuration

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Key Benefits

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  • Supports high-density, multi-speed Ethernet interfaces ideal for data center or metro aggregation
  • Robust Layer 2/3 routing with integrated security (MACSec) ensures high-performance and secure networking
  • Built-in power redundancy and extensive protocol compliance improves uptime and long-term deployment value

Product Overview

The CISCO NCS55A1-24Q6H-SS is an advanced fixed router engineered for high-performance edge, aggregation, and access networking scenarios. Built into a space-efficient 1U enclosure, this router features a high-density port configuration with 24 multi-speed (1G/10G/25G) SFP28 interfaces and 6 QSFP28 40G/100G uplink ports. It includes integrated MACSec for data encryption and supports advanced routing protocols such as BGP, OSPFv2/v3, MPLS, and BFD. With a switching capacity of up to 900 Gbps and 2 million FIB entries, it is ideal for carrier-grade and cloud-scale deployments.

Running Cisco IOS XR 7.2.1, it features secure and scalable management via SNMP v3, YANG, and SSH. The unit includes 32 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, and a redundant 400W power supply in a front-to-back airflow design. Added capabilities like jumbo frame support (9216 bytes), HQoS, and broad compliance certifications ensure suitability for modern enterprises or service providers. Backed by a 1-year hardware warranty, the NCS55A1 offers scalable, secure, and high-throughput routing performance.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Router
Form Factor Rack-mountable - 1U
Airflow Front-to-back
Throughput 900 Gbps
Processor Speed 1.9 GHz
RAM 32 GB
Storage Capacity 128 GB
Power Supply Type Internal power supply
Power Redundancy Yes
Installed Power Modules 2 (installed) / 2 (max)
Power Consumption (Operational) 400 Watt
Operating System Cisco IOS XR 7.2.1
Warranty 1-year hardware warranty

Wireless Features

Compliance & Origin

Compliance Standards IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1ad, CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, AS/NZS 60950-1, ICES-003 Class A, FCC CFR47 Part 15, UL 60950-1 Second Edition, RoHS 6/6, GB 4943, Directive 2004/108/EC, EN 60950-1 Second Edition, IEC 60950-1 Second Edition, Directive 2006/95/EC, GR-1089-CORE, VCCI Class A, GR-63-CORE, KN22 Class A, EN 55022 Class A, CNS 13438 Class A, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 Second Edition, EN 300 386, KN 61000-4
Country of Origin China / Mexico / United States
TAA Compliant Yes

Advanced Security Features

MACsec Encryption Yes
Authentication Methods SSH, TACACS+
Access Control AAA support
L2/L3 Security Features Yes, includes MACsec, Secure Boot, Control Plane Policing (CoPP)

Interfaces

Ethernet Ports 24 x 1G/10G/25G SFP28
Uplink Ports 6 x 40G/100G QSFP28
Management Port 1 x RJ-45
Console Port 1 x RJ-45
Connectivity Technology Wired
Supported Data Link Protocols Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet
Jumbo Frame Support 9216 bytes

Physical & Environmental

Width 17.4 in
Depth 21.7 in
Height 1.7 in
Weight 24.69 lbs
Minimum Operating Temperature 32 °F
Maximum Operating Temperature 104 °F
Humidity Operating Range 5 - 95% (non-condensing)

Cloud Management & Licensing

Remote Management Protocols SNMP, SNMP v3, SSH, OAM, JSON, YANG
Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) Yes
Supported Management Features Secure management via SSH, SNMP v3, YANG, JSON APIs, web GUI

Layer 2 / Layer 3 Features

Routing Protocols Supported IS-IS, BGP, VRRP, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, ECMP, IS-ISv6, MPLS, BFD
Switching Features Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 switching, L3VPN
Quality of Service High QoS (HQoS)
Multicast Support Yes
Forwarding Information Base (FIB) 2 million entries
Time Synchronization PTP, SyncE