Description
The Cisco NCS-5501 is a high-performance, compact edge and core router designed to meet the demands of modern service provider and enterprise networks. Built with a 1RU form factor, it features a powerful forwarding architecture with deep buffers, making it ideal for handling high-bandwidth applications and large-scale routing environments. Equipped with 24 fixed 10/25-Gigabit Ethernet ports and 6 fixed 100-Gigabit Ethernet ports, it delivers exceptional throughput and scalability. Its robust design ensures reliability, with redundant power supplies and fans to support continuous operation in mission-critical deployments.
Powered by Cisco IOS XR, the NCS-5501 provides advanced routing capabilities, including MPLS, Segment Routing, and extensive automation support for simplified network management. The router is built on a high-capacity forwarding ASIC, delivering line-rate performance with low latency for data-intensive operations. Its deep packet buffers help mitigate congestion and packet loss, ensuring smooth traffic flow even under heavy network loads. With support for advanced telemetry and programmability, it is a future-ready solution for evolving network infrastructures.

