• Cisco NC55-MOD-A-SM line card with Catalyst 9300 switch ports
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Cisco NC55-MOD-A-SM | 12x10G SFP+ + 2x40G QSFP+ + 2x MPA bays | Scale license | NCS 5500 modular line card

NC55-MOD-A-SM

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Description

Versatile 12x10G plus 2x40G line card with two MPA bays for modular interface growth in NCS 5500 chassis. This Scale variant targets higher system scale needs for dense edge and core environments. MPAs and optics sold separately.

Features

- High-density 10G with 40G uplinks for aggregation/core
- Scale tier resources for larger routing and ACL tables
- Dual MPA bays for modular interface expansion
- Designed for high availability in carrier settings
- Flexible optics options with SFP+/QSFP+ and DAC/AOC

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

FAQs

Technical Specifications

- Port mix: 12x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+), 2x 40 Gigabit Ethernet (QSFP+)
- Expansion: 2x Modular Port Adapter (MPA) bays for interface flexibility
- License tier: Scale
- Form factor: Line card for NCS 5500 modular chassis
- Optics support: SFP+/QSFP+ optics and DAC/AOC per platform support matrix
- Software: Supported on IOS XR for NCS 5500 platforms
- Deployment: Edge, aggregation, and core roles
- Note: MPAs and optics are purchased separately

FAQs

Q: What MPAs are compatible?
A: Use MPA modules specified for NC55-MOD-A series and NCS 5500 chassis in the official compatibility list.

Q: Is additional licensing required to use the MPA bays?
A: MPA hardware is separate; licensing follows your platform’s entitlement for features and scale.

Q: Can I mix different MPAs in the two bays?
A: Yes, subject to platform compatibility and power/thermal limits.

Q: Does this card support both copper and fiber interfaces?
A: Yes, via appropriate SFP+/QSFP+ modules or compatible MPAs, as supported by the platform.

Q: Is a specific IOS XR version required?
A: Use an IOS XR release supported by your chassis and this line card per the software release notes.

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