High-Performance Cisco Router NCS-5501-SYS 1.2Tbps , Compact 1RU Design SDN & Carrier-Grade Reliability
High-Performance Cisco Router NCS-5501-SYS 1.2Tbps , Compact 1RU Design SDN & Carrier-Grade Reliability
The Cisco NCS-5501-SYS is a high-density, compact 1RU router designed for service providers and enterprises demanding scalable, low-latency performance. Powered by Cisco Silicon One ASIC, it delivers 1.2Tbps throughput with 100G/400G interfaces, making it ideal for 5G backhaul, IP/MPLS core networks, and data center interconnect (DCI).
Key Features & Benefits
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Carrier-Grade Performance
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1.2Tbps throughput and high-port density for 100G/400G deployments.
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Cisco IOS XR OS: Supports SDN, segment routing (SRv6/SRv4), and real-time telemetry.
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Compact & Energy-Efficient Design
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1RU form factor saves space in crowded data centers.
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Low-power Silicon One chips reduce operational costs.
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Advanced Security & Reliability
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Hardware-based encryption (MACsec, IPsec) and BGP Flowspec for DDoS mitigation.
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Redundant power/fan modules ensure 99.999% uptime.
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Cloud & Automation Ready
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NETCONF/YANG APIs for seamless integration with SDN controllers (Cisco ACI, third-party).
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Supports NFV and containerized workloads for cloud-native deployments.
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Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
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| Throughput | 1.2 Tbps |
| Form Factor | 1RU (Rack Unit) |
| Interfaces | 100G/400G (Flexible line card options) |
| OS | Cisco IOS XR (Modular, programmable) |
| Redundancy | Hot-swappable power supplies, fans |
| Security | MACsec, IPsec, NetFlow, BGP Flowspec |
| SDN Support | NETCONF/YANG, Segment Routing, Telemetry |
Use Cases
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5G Mobile Backhaul: Low-latency, high-bandwidth transport.
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IP/MPLS Core: Scalable aggregation for service providers.
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Cloud & DCI: Secure, automated interconnect for distributed workloads.
The NCS-5501-SYS combines density, automation, and future-proof scalability in a compact chassis, backed by Cisco’s carrier-grade reliability. Ideal for operators modernizing networks for IoT, edge computing, and hyperscale traffic.
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