NCS-55A2-MODX-SYS Overview
The Cisco NCS 5500 Series NCS-55A2-MODX-SYS is a modular chassis designed for high-capacity aggregation and access applications requiring conformal coating protection. It delivers market-leading 100GbE interface density in a compact form factor.
The Cisco NCS-55A2-MODX-SYS provides outstanding flexibility, scalability, and future-proof investment protection. It supports a wide range of interface speeds and options from 10GbE to 100GbE. The chassis can be deployed as a standalone system or as part of a multichassis distributed cluster, providing horizontal scale.
With its advanced routing and bridging capabilities powered by IOS XR software, the NCS-55A2-MODX-SYS is ideal for high-density cell site, aggregation POPs, DCI, and peering applications. It meets stringent metro core and access requirements for performance, environmentals, and availability.
Quick Specifications
Feature | Details |
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Part Number | NCS-55A2-MODX-SYS |
Description | 24X10G+16X25G CC temperature hardened for Flexible Consumption |
Capacity | 5 x 100G Essentials licenses to start, scalable to 14 x 100G |
Software | Cisco IOS XR |
Form Factor | 1RU modular chassis |
Power Supply | Dual PSU (AC/DC) |
NCS-55A2-MODX-SYS Details and Highlights
- Modular chassis with 24 x 10GbE and 16 x 25GbE ports
- Requires minimum 5 x 100G Essentials licenses, scalable to 14 x 100G
- Supports MACsec encryption on all data ports
- High availability with redundant route processors and power supplies
- Built-in optical interface module for timing and synchronization
- Conformal coating protection against environmental contaminants
- Designed for NEBS Level 3, ETSI, seismic zone 4 deployment
- Excellent power efficiency with AC and DC power supply options
Comparison to Similar Models
Model | Conformal Coating | Capacity | Slots | Power Supply |
---|---|---|---|---|
NCS-55A2-MODX-SYS | Yes | 5 to 14 x 100G | 5 MPA Slots | Dual PS |
NCS-55A2-MOD-SYS | No | 5 to 14 x 100G | 5 MPA Slots | Dual PS |
NCS-5501-SYS | No | 3 to 11 x 100G | 1 MPA Slot | Single PS |
Full Specifications
Feature | Details |
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Chassis | 1RU modular chassis 5 MPA slots Dual power supply slots 2 route processor slots |
Interface Modules | 24 x 10GbE ports (SFP+) 16 x 25GbE ports (SFP28) |
Route Processors | NCS-55A2-MODX-SYS supports RSP2 and RSP3 route processors |
Power | 110-240VAC dual power supply (default) -48 to -60VDC dual power supply (optional) 650W max power consumption |
Physical | Dimensions (HxWxD): 1.72 x 17.3 x 23.2 in (4.37 x 43.9 x 58.9 cm) Weight: 33 lb (15 kg) fully configured |
Environmental | Conformal coating protection |
Supported Modules and Accessories
Part Number | Description |
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NC55-MPA-12T-S-FC | 12X10G MPA |
NC55-MPA-4H-S-FC | 4X100G QSFP28 MPA |
N55-PAC-750WAC | 750W AC Power Supply |
N55-PAC-650WAC | 650W AC Power Supply |
N55-PDC-930W | 930W DC Power Supply |
N55-RSP2 | Route Processor 2 |
N55-RSP3 | Route Processor 3 |
NCS-55A2-MODX-SYS Licensing
The Cisco NCS-55A2-MODX-SYS requires Cisco IOS XR software licenses for operation:
- Essentials RTU and Software Innovation Access (SIA) term licenses
- Minimum 5 x 100G Essentials licenses required
- Scalable to 14 x 100G capacity with additional licenses
Installation and Deployment
- Designed for 19 inch rack mounting in data centers
- ETSI 300mm and 600mm rack mounting supported
- Can be deployed as a standalone router or as part of a multichassis cluster
Compliance and Safety
- NEBS Level 3 compliance
- AS/NZS CISPR 32 Class A
- CE marking compliant to EMC directive and LV directive
- FCC Part 15 Class A
- ICES 003 Class A
- UL/IEC/EN 60950-1
- AS/NZS 60950.1
Warranty and Support
- 1 year limited hardware warranty
- Software services and support available
- Cisco Smart Services for proactive diagnostics and monitoring
NCS-55A2-MODX-SYS End of Life Policy
- Notification for EOL is provided 12 months in advance
- Support is available for 5 years after EOL announcement
- Hardware replacement for critical bugs available for 5 years after EOL
- More details at Cisco EOL Policy
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