• Cisco NCS-5501-SE silver black network switch 40x10GbE 4x100GbE ports
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Cisco NCS-5501-SE | 40x10GbE + 4x100GbE fixed ports | SFP+ & QSFP28 | IOS XR | Smart Licensing | Scale profile

NCS-5501-SE

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Description

Compact fixed-chassis service-edge/aggregation router delivering 40x10G and 4x100G port density with the Scale profile for expanded route/ACL capacity. Runs IOS XR for carrier-grade routing (IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, Segment Routing, EVPN) with model-driven telemetry and automation. Dual hot-swap PSUs and fans support high availability.

Features

- High-density mix of 40x10G and 4x100G in a compact fixed chassis
- Scale profile for expanded route and ACL capacity
- Carrier-grade IOS XR with advanced MPLS, EVPN, and Segment Routing
- Operational simplicity with NETCONF/YANG, gNMI, and telemetry
- Redundant, hot-swappable power and cooling for high availability
- Suitable for aggregation, edge, and peering roles

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

- Port configuration: 40x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+), 4x 100 Gigabit Ethernet (QSFP28)
- Chassis: fixed, compact 1RU design
- Operating system: IOS XR (carrier-grade)
- License model: supports Smart Licensing
- Redundancy: dual hot-swappable power supplies and field-replaceable fan trays
- Routing features: IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, Segment Routing, EVPN (license/software dependent)
- Automation: NETCONF/YANG, gNMI, model-driven telemetry
- Typical roles: service edge, aggregation, peering, DC edge

FAQs

Q: Does this system require Smart Licensing?
A: Yes. New deployments use Smart Licensing for feature and throughput entitlements.

Q: Which optics are supported on the 100G ports?
A: QSFP28 100G modules such as SR4, LR4, ER4, as well as DAC/AOC, subject to software and hardware compatibility. Refer to the official compatibility matrix for exact part numbers.

Q: Are the power supplies redundant and hot-swappable?
A: Yes, the chassis supports dual hot-swappable PSUs (AC or DC models depending on configuration).

Q: What differentiates the Scale (SE) profile?
A: The Scale profile provides increased system resources (e.g., larger FIB/ACL/route scale) versus the base profile, suitable for high-scale deployments.

Q: Does it support EVPN and Segment Routing?
A: Yes, EVPN and Segment Routing are supported with appropriate software and licensing.

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