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Cisco NC55-5516-FC2 | NCS 5516 2nd‑gen fabric card | high-performance switch fabric, scalable capacity, hot-swappable, HA-ready

NC55-5516-FC2

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Description

Second-generation switch-fabric module for the NCS 5516 chassis, delivering enhanced crossbar performance and resiliency for dense line-card deployments. Supports multi-card population to scale aggregate bandwidth and provide high availability. Designed as a hot-swappable FRU for rapid maintenance in carrier-grade environments.

Features

- Enhanced crossbar performance for dense configurations
- Scalable capacity via multi-card population
- High-availability design with redundancy
- Hot-swap serviceability for minimal downtime

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

- Generation: 2nd-generation fabric module
- Function: High-performance crossbar interconnect for NCS 5516
- Scalability: Multi-card population increases aggregate fabric bandwidth
- High availability: Redundancy through multiple fabric cards
- Serviceability: Hot-swappable FRU
- Compatibility: Verify line-card and software release support for 2nd-gen fabric in the HCL

FAQs

Q: Can 1st-gen and 2nd-gen fabric cards be mixed?
A: Mixing generations may have restrictions. Follow release notes and hardware compatibility guidelines; homogeneous populations are commonly recommended.

Q: Is a software license required for the fabric card?
A: No separate license is required; ensure your software release supports the 2nd-gen hardware.

Q: Does this module provide external ports?
A: No. It supplies the internal switch fabric connecting line cards.

Q: Is it hot-swappable?
A: Yes, it supports hot-swap under documented maintenance procedures.

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