• Cisco NC55-5516-FC NCS 5516 fabric card with 2960X switch ports
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Cisco NC55-5516-FC | NCS 5516 fabric card | switch-fabric module, scalable crossbar capacity, hot-swappable, redundant design

NC55-5516-FC

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Description

Switch-fabric module for the NCS 5516 chassis that interconnects line cards through a high-performance crossbar, enabling scalable throughput and redundancy. Multiple fabric cards can be installed to increase aggregate capacity and provide resiliency. The module is hot-swappable for serviceability in mission-critical networks.

Features

- Enables high-throughput, non-blocking fabric when fully populated
- Scales capacity by adding fabric cards
- Redundant design for high availability
- Hot-swappable for minimized service impact

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

- Function: Switch-fabric interconnect for NCS 5516 line cards
- Platform compatibility: NCS 5516 chassis (NCS 5500 family)
- Architecture: Crossbar fabric with scalable capacity
- Redundancy: Supports multi-card deployment for resiliency
- Serviceability: Hot-swappable FRU
- Management: Monitored via route processor/chassis controller

FAQs

Q: How many fabric cards are required?
A: Quantity depends on target throughput and resiliency. Refer to the chassis hardware guide and HCL for supported configurations.

Q: Can I replace a fabric card without powering down?
A: Yes. The module is designed for hot-swap when following documented maintenance procedures.

Q: Does this add forwarding ports?
A: No. It provides the internal switch-fabric interconnect for line cards.

Q: Is any special license needed?
A: Fabric cards do not require a separate license; ensure your software release supports the hardware.

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