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Cisco NCS-5501-SYS

Network Convergence System 5501 Base - expansion module

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Key facts

Part number
NCS-5501-SYS
Brand
Cisco
Category
Modules & licenses
Price
AUD 234,416.60≈ USD 162,001 Reference price (RRP)
Availability
On request — ask for a quote

Overview

The Cisco® Network Convergence System 5500 Series offers industry-leading density of routed 400 Gigabit Ethernet (400GE), 100 GE ports for high-scale WAN aggregation. The NCS 5500 Series is designed to efficiently scale between data centers and large enterprise, web, and service provider WAN and aggregation networks.

The Cisco Network Convergence System 5501 Base expansion module is engineered to meet the demands of modern enterprise networks, offering robust performance, versatile connectivity, and enhanced reliability. With forwarding performance and packet forwarding rate at 800 Gbps and 720 Mpps respectively, it ensures efficient data processing and high-speed network traffic handling. This module provides a wide range of connectivity options, including 1Gb, 10Gb, 40Gb, and 100Gb Ethernet, catering to diverse networking requirements. Its hot-plug capability and power redundancy, along with a 300 W internal power supply, ensure uninterrupted operation and system reliability. Designed for space efficiency, it occupies only 1 rack unit, making it suitable for data centers looking to optimize rack space. Additionally, its ability to operate in a wide range of environmental conditions ensures consistent performance, making the Cisco Network Convergence System 5501 Base a reliable choice for critical network infrastructure.

Specifications

General

Connection technology
Wired
Width
44.19 cm
Formfaktor
Rack-mountable
Device type
Expansion module
Performance
300 Watt
Weight
10.66 kg
Height (rack units)
1U
Perfomance
Forwarding performance: 800 Gbps , Packet forwarding rate: 720 Mpps , Maximum throughput: 800 Gbps
Min Betriebstemperatur
0 °C
Preistyp
Flexible Consumption Model
Redundant power supply
Yes
Interfaces
48 x 1Gb Ethernet/10Gb Ethernet - SFP (mini-GBIC) , 6 x 40Gb Ethernet/100Gb Ethernet - QSFP , 24 x 10Gb Ethernet via Breakout - SFP (mini-GBIC)
Power supply device
Internal power supply - hot-plug

Reference price history

Recorded reference and list prices over time. Not Prology selling prices.

Latest
AUD 234,416.60≈ USD 162,001
Oct 2026
Lowest recorded
AUD 234,416.60≈ USD 162,001
Highest recorded
AUD 234,416.60≈ USD 162,001
Recorded
2026
1 price point
Price history of Cisco NCS-5501-SYS in USDList price from USD 55,000 in May 2018 to USD 68,778.42 in Apr 2025; low 55,000, high 81,329.5250k60k70k80k90kUSD201920212023202568,778.42
List pricePrices in USD (as recorded, not converted) · May 2018 – Apr 2025

AUD 234,416.60 rrp, recorded

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