• Cisco NC55-36X100G-SB silver server rack with 36x 100GbE QSFP28 ports
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Cisco NC55-36X100G-SB | 36x 100GbE QSFP28 | MACsec | Scale mode (expanded FIB/ACL) | 3.6 Tbps

NC55-36X100G-SB

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Description

High-scale 36-port 100GbE QSFP28 line card with hardware MACsec for large routing domains. The Scale profile increases FIB/ACL resources to accommodate bigger tables while maintaining 3.6 Tbps line-rate performance. Supports 100G, 40G, and 4x25G breakout on supported optics, with IOS XR features such as EVPN, Segment Routing, MPLS, and model-driven telemetry.

Features

- Expanded FIB/ACL scale for large routing environments
- 36 x 100G QSFP28 density with integrated MACsec
- Consistent 3.6 Tbps line-rate performance
- Flexible porting: 100G, 40G, and 4x25G breakout
- Comprehensive IOS XR feature set with automation and telemetry

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.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

- Ports: 36 x 100G QSFP28
- Speeds: 100G native; 40G with QSFP+ optics; 4x25G breakout (supported optics/cables)
- Encryption: Integrated MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE)
- Throughput: 3.6 Tbps line-rate
- Profile: Scale mode for expanded FIB/ACL resources
- OS: IOS XR with automation and programmability
- Protocols: IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, Segment Routing, EVPN
- Telemetry: Model-driven/streaming telemetry
- QoS: Advanced hierarchical QoS, policers, and schedulers
- Chassis compatibility: NCS 5500 modular chassis (e.g., NCS 5508, NCS 5516)
- Optics: Broad QSFP28/QSFP+ optic and DAC/AOC support

FAQs

Q: What benefits does the Scale profile provide?
A: It increases FIB and ACL capacities to support larger tables and complex policies typical of core/aggregation roles.

Q: Is performance impacted by the Scale profile?
A: No, the card delivers 3.6 Tbps line-rate forwarding while offering higher table scales.

Q: Does it support breakout and 40G operation?
A: Yes, it supports 4x25G breakout and 40G with appropriate optics/cables.

Q: Are optics included?
A: No. Optics and cables are sold separately.

Q: Which software is required?
A: Compatible IOS XR releases; consult release notes for feature and scale specifics.

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