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Cisco NC55-36X100G-BM | NCS 5500 36-Port 100G Line Card, MACsec, Base Mode

SKU:NC55-36X100G-BM

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Description

36-port 100GbE QSFP28 line card for the Cisco NCS 5500 modular chassis, delivering 3.6 Tbps of line-rate capacity. This Base mode variant includes MACsec encryption and supports 40G and 4x25G breakout, making it suited to service provider and data centre core and aggregation deployments that need high-density 100G connectivity with link-layer security.

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Features

- MACsec link-layer encryption
- Base mode scale variant
- Breakout support for 40G and 4x25G
- High-density 100GbE QSFP28 connectivity
- Line-rate forwarding across all 36 ports

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

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Technical Specifications

- 36 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports
- MACsec encryption supported
- Base mode variant
- 3.6 Tbps line-rate capacity
- 40G and 4x25G breakout supported
- Line card for the NCS 5500 modular chassis

FAQs

Q: How many ports does this line card provide?
A: It provides 36 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports, with a total line-rate capacity of 3.6 Tbps.

Q: Does this line card support MACsec?
A: Yes. This variant includes MACsec for link-layer encryption on its 100GbE ports.

Q: Can the ports be broken out to lower speeds?
A: Yes. The ports support 40G operation and 4x25G breakout, using suitable optics or breakout cabling.

Q: What does Base mode mean for this line card?
A: Base mode denotes the Base scale variant of the NCS 5500 36x100G MACsec line card, as distinct from the scale-optimised variants of the same family.

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