Cisco Network Convergence System 5500 Series: 1.2-Tbps IPoDWDM Modular Line Card Data Sheet
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Product Overview
Based on the Cisco Global Cloud Index, digitalization is projected to grow global data center and public/private cloud network traffic more than 25 percent annually, resulting in a threefold increase by 2019. To help network providers meet these challenges, the Cisco® Network Convergence System 5500 Series is built with features such as extremely high port densities, deep packet buffering and hardware optimized forwarding supporting these types of deployments.
The Cisco NCS 5500 Series modular chassis provides wide variety of combo line cards to address the customer’s need to use flexible interfaces and port densities along with full bandwidth utilization of the forwarding ASIC. The Cisco NCS 5500 Series also offers a cost-effective solution while being able to support up to a 1 million entries Forwarding Information Base (FIB) scale on this base version of the line card. These line cards are capable of advanced packet forwarding, segment routing, programmable network management, and telemetry along with the robust and mature features already present in 64-bit Cisco IOS® XR Software.
The Cisco® NCS 5500 Series IP over Dense Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (DWDM) collapses network layers by tightly integrating DWDM interfaces with the routing platform, thereby helping customers to increase operational efficiency by simplifying management and accelerating service delivery. This 1.2-Tbps throughput capable IPoDWDM line card provides customers with a flexible solution supporting multiple combinations of coherent DWDM interfaces that are software configurable to 100G/150G/200G rates in a single slot of the Cisco NCS 5500 Series Routers. This IPoDWDM line-card solution further reduces transport elements, while supporting advanced multilayer features such as proactive protection and control-plane interaction, dramatically reducing operating expenses and capital cost.
The Cisco NC55-6X200-DWDM-S line card (Figure 1) provides 6 ports of 100G/150G/200G with full line rate MACsec capability. This line card uses CFP2 Analog Coherent Optics (ACO) form factor transceivers and can be used in any of the NCS 5500 Series of modular chassis. This card is designed for base scale configuration needs and is supported starting with Cisco IOS XR Software Release 6.2.2.
Features and Benefits
The Cisco NCS 5500 1.2-Tbps IPoDWDM line card has six coherent CFP2-ACO DWDM ports. The six CFP2 ports can be configured to work in 100G, 150G or 200G mode, providing operators with the flexibility to use the card in multiple-port combinations for up to a total of 1.2-Tbps capacity to suit their network needs.
This IPoDWDM line card is designed to provide the following benefits:
● Transport over fiber with very high Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD)
● Support for 96 channels with ITU-T 50-GHz channel spacing
● Flexspectrum support for even tighter spacing between channels and continuous tuning of the transmit laser at 0.1-GHz granularity
● Software-configurable Soft Decision (SD) Forward Error Correction (FEC) algorithms for maximum optical performance and compatibility with existing Cisco NCS2K-400G-XP line card.
Enhanced Forward Error Correction Capability
The Cisco NCS 5500 1.2-Tbps IPoDWDM line card supports two types of software-configurable soft decision FEC algorithm on the CFP2-DWDM ports for highly efficient optical performance:
● SD FEC with 25 percent overhead: the default FEC mode
● SD FEC with 15 percent overhead
The SD FEC employs an advanced differential encoding and cycle slip-aware algorithm offering excellent performance and robustness against high cycle slip rates. The FEC performance summary is detailed in Table 2.
Advanced Modulation Schemes
The Cisco NCS 5500 1.2-Tbps IPoDWDM Line Card features three software-configurable modulation schemes, allowing the operator to customize the spectral efficiency and reach characteristics of individual wavelengths:
● 200-Gbps coherent polarization-multiplexed 16-state Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (16-QAM) up to 1000 km.
● 150-Gbps coherent polarization-multiplexed 8-state Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (8-QAM) up to 1800 km.
● 100-Gbps Coherent Polarization-multiplexed Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (CP-QPSK) up to 4200 km.
Compared to 100-Gbps CP-QPSK, 16QAM modulation doubles the spectral efficiency, transmitting 200 Gbps per wavelength at the same baud rate while reducing un-regenerated reach. The main benefits of these advanced modulation schemes are:
● Strong OSNR performance
● Outstanding CD robustness, eliminating the need for any optical chromatic dispersion compensation solution
● Extended PMD robustness (three times better than 10-Gbps units)
● Very high spectral efficiency, allowing 100-Gbps wavelengths to be transmitted across a high number of ROADMs with negligible penalty
Supported FECs, speed, and modulation formats are detailed in Table 1 and Table 2.
Table 1. Supported FEC and Modulation Formats in NCS55001.2T IPoDWDM
| EC Mode |
Supported Speed |
Modulation |
| SD FEC with 15% overhead |
100G 150G 200G |
CP-QPSK CP-8QAM CP-16QAM |
| SD FEC with 25% overhead |
100G 150G 200G |
CP-QPSK CP-8QAM CP-16QAM |
Table 2. DWDM Receive-Side Optical Performance Summary
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15% SD FEC |
25% SD FEC |
| 100G CP-QPSK Modulation |
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| Pre-FEC BER |
< 1.5x10E(-2) |
< 2.5x10E(-2) |
| Post-FEC BER |
< 1x10E(-15) |
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| OSNR (0.1nm RWB) |
11.8 dB |
11.3 dB |
| Input Power Sensitivity |
-6 dBm to -14 dBm |
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| Extended Input Power Sensitivity |
0 dBm to -20 dBm with 0.3 dB OSNR penalty |
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| CD Tolerance |
< +/- 25,000 ps/nm with 0.5 dB OSNR penalty |
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| < +/- 70,000 ps/nm with 3 dB OSNR penalty |
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| DGD Tolerance |
< +/- 100 ps with 0.3 dB OSNR penalty |
< +/- 100 ps with 0.5 dB OSNR penalty |
| 150G CP-8QAM Modulation |
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| Pre-FEC BER |
< 1.5x10E(-2) |
< 2.5x10E(-2) |
| Post-FEC BER |
< 1x10E(-15) |
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| OSNR (0.1nm RWB) |
16.6 dB |
16.1 dB |
| Input Power Sensitivity |
-6 dBm to -14 dBm |
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| Extended Input Power Sensitivity |
0 dBm to -20 dBm with 0.4 dB OSNR penalty |
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| CD Tolerance |
< +/- 15,000 ps/nm with 0.5 dB OSNR penalty |
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| < +/- 35,000 ps/nm with 2 dB OSNR penalty |
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| DGD Tolerance |
< +/- 60 ps with 0.3 dB OSNR penalty |
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| 200G CP-16QAM Modulation |
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| Pre-FEC BER |
< 1.5x10E(-2) |
< 2.5x10E(-2) |
| Post-FEC BER |
< 1x10E(-15) |
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| OSNR (0.1nm RWB) |
20.3 dB |
19.6 dB |
| Input Power Sensitivity |
-6 dBm to -14 dBm |
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| Extended Input Power Sensitivity |
-6 dBm to -20 dBm with 0.7 dB OSNR penalty |
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| 0 dBm to -20 dBm with 1 dB OSNR penalty |
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| CD Tolerance |
< +/- 10,000 ps/nm with 0.5 dB OSNR penalty |
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| < +/- 23,000 ps/nm with 2 dB OSNR penalty |
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| DGD Tolerance |
< +/- 60 ps with 0.3 dB OSNR penalty |
< +/- 60 ps with 0.5 dB OSNR penalty |
Performance Monitoring
The Cisco NCS 5500 1.2-Tbps IPoDWDM module provides support for both transparent and nontransparent signal transport performance monitoring. The digital wrapper channel is monitored according to G.709 (OTN) and G.8021 standards. Performance monitoring of optical parameters on the DWDM line interface includes Loss Of Signal (LOS), laser bias current, transmit optical power, and receive optical power. Calculation and accumulation of the performance monitoring data are supported in 30-seconds,15-minute and 24-hour intervals as per G.7710.
Physical system parameters measured at the wavelength level, such as mean PMD, accumulated CD, or received OSNR, are also included in the set of performance monitoring parameters. These can greatly simplify troubleshooting operations and enhance the set of data that can be collected directly from the equipment. The module incorporates faceplate-mounted LEDs to provide a quick visual check of the operational status of the card.
A detailed list of performance monitors is given in Table 3.
Table 3. Performance Monitoring Parameters
| Area |
Parameter Name |
Description |
| OTN |
OTUk SM |
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| BBE-SM |
Number of background block errors |
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| BBER-SM |
Background block error ratio |
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| ES-SM |
Number of errored seconds |
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| ESR-SM |
Errored seconds ratio |
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| SES-SM |
Number of severely errored seconds |
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| SESR-SM |
Severely errored seconds ratio |
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| UAS-SM |
Number of unavailable seconds |
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| FC-SM |
Number of failure counts |
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| FEC |
Bit errors |
Number of corrected bit errors |
| Uncorrectable words |
Number of uncorrectable words |
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| Trunk optical PM |
OPT |
Transmit optical power |
| LBC |
Transmitter laser bias current |
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| OPR |
Receiver optical signal power |
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| RCD |
Residual chromatic dispersion |
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| PMD |
Mean polarization mode dispersion |
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| OSNR |
Optical signal-to-noise ratio, calculated with 0.5 nm RBW |
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| SOPMD |
Second Order Polarization Mode Dispersion |
MACsec Functionality
MACsec is a Layer 2 IEEE 802.1AE standard for encrypting packets between two MACsec-capable routers. MACsec secures the data on physical media, making it impossible for data to be compromised at higher layers. As a result, MACsec encryption takes priority over any other encryption method for higher layers, such as IPsec and SSL. MACsec provides encryption at the Layer 2, which is provided by the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm that replaces the DES algorithm. MACsec uses the MACsec Key Agreement protocol (MKA) to exchange session keys, and manage encryption keys.
Advantages of Using MACsec Encryption
● Client-Oriented Mode: MACsec is used in setups where two routers that are peering with each other can alternate as a key server or a key client prior to exchanging keys. The key server generates and maintains the CAK between the two peers.
● Data Integrity Check: MACsec uses MKA to generate an Integrity Check Value (ICV) for the frame arriving on the port. If the generated ICV is the same as the ICV in the frame, then the frame is accepted; otherwise it is dropped.
● Data Encryption: MACsec provides port-level encryption on the line card of the router. This means that the frames sent out of the configured port are encrypted and frames received on the port are decrypted. MACsec also provides a mechanism where you can configure whether only encrypted frames or all frames (encrypted and plain) are accepted on the interface.
● Replay Protection: When frames are transmitted through the network, there is a possibility of frames getting out of the ordered sequence. MACsec provides a configurable window that accepts a specified number of out-of-sequence frames.
● Support for Clear Traffic: If configured accordingly, data that is not encrypted is allowed to transit through the port.
Cisco IOS XR Software Overview
The Cisco NCS 5500 Series is powered by the industry-leading carrier-class 64-bit version of Cisco IOS XR Software designed for operational efficiency, optimized utilization, and service agility (evolved programmable network). Cisco IOS XR Software offers rich features such as iPXE boot, autoprovisioning, native support for third-party application hosting, machine-to-machine interface, telemetry, and flexible software package delivery.
For a complete list of supported features, refer to Cisco Feature Navigator.
This NCS 5500 Series IPoDWDM line card will be supported on Cisco IOS XR Software Release 6.2.2, 6.3.1or later.
Specifications
Tables 4 through 6 list primary specifications for the Cisco NCS 5500 Series modular chassis.
Table 4. Features and Benefits of Cisco NCS 5500 Series Line Cards (Cisco IOS XR Software 6.2.2 or Beyond)
| Feature |
Specification |
| Integrated interface |
100G QPSK/150G 8QAM/200G 16QAM CFP Ports |
| Industry-leading carrier-class Cisco IOS XR Software |
Visibility and telemetry Machine-to-machine interface Application hosting Flexible platform and packaging Modularity Automation |
| Management ports |
Provides easy access to system console |
| External USB port |
Helps simplify image and file management |
| Embedded USB (eUSB) storage |
Flash memory devices for storing software image, configuration, logging, and recovery |
| Power consumption |
Ultralow power per Gigabit Ethernet |
| Redundancy |
Redundant fan tray Redundant AC or DC power supply |
Table 5. NCS 5500 Series 6 Ports of 200GE Base Scale Line Card
| Feature |
Specification |
| PID |
NC55-6X200-DWDM-S |
| Specifications |
● 6 ports 100G/150G/200G CFP2 IPoDWDM line card at base scale with MACsec
● 2 forwarding ASICs
● A minimum of 256k IPv4 or 64k IPv6 routes in the FIB. (350k IPv4 or 160k IPv6 Internet prefix distribution) and 786k IPv4 /32 and /24 routes shared with MPLS labels and MAC addresses below
● On-chip tables for 786K IPv4 host routes, MAC, and MPLS labels
● On-chip Ternary Content-Addressable Memory (TCAM) for network Access Control Lists (ACLs) and QoS
|
| Power consumption |
Typical: 863 watts Maximum: 1060 watts |
| Physical specifications |
Height: 1.68 in (42.65mm) Width: 16.89 in (429.0mm) Depth: 17.05 in (433.17mm) Weight: 14.0 lbs (6.35 kg) without optics |
Table 6. Software Feature Support on NCS 5500 Modular Chassis in Cisco IOS XR Software Release 6.2.2, 6.3.1. or beyond
Note: List of supported features is not exhaustive, and some features are supported in later software releases.
| Description |
Specification |
| Layer 2 |
● Layer 2 switch ports
● IEEE 802.1Q VLAN encapsulation/Q-in-Q encapsulation
● IEEE 802.1ad
● IEEE 802.1ae
● Cisco bundle Ethernet technology (up to 32 ports per Ethernet bundle)
●
Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP): IEEE 802.3ad
● Jumbo frames on all ports (up to 9216 bytes)
● L2 ingress Access Control List (ACL)
● L2 AC-AC cross-connect
● Integrated Routing and Bridging (IRB)
● Ethernet Flow Point (EFP) and VLAN trunks
● Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
|
| Layer 3 |
● IPv4 and IPv6 unicast
● Layer 3 interfaces: physical and subinterfaces
● Routing protocols: static, Open Shortest Path First (OSPFv2), OSPFv3, Intermediate System to Intermediate System (ISIS), ISISv6, and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
● 32-way Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP)
● L3 ingress and egress IPv4 ACL and IPv6 ACL
● Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD)
● Cisco bundle Ethernet technology (up to 32 ports per Ethernet bundle)
●
Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP): IEEE 802.3ad
● Jumbo frame support (up to 9216 bytes)
● Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
● Layer 3 Virtual Private Network (L3VPN)
|
| MPLS |
● Label switching
● LDP
● MPLS traffic engineering
● Ethernet over MPLS (EoMPLS)
|
| Segment routing |
● Segment routing–based transport
● ISIS extensions to segment routing
● OSPF extensions to segment routing
● BGP egress peering engineering
● Segment Routing Traffic Engineering (SR-TE)
● Segment routing Topology Independent Loop-Free Alternatives (TI-LFA)
|
| Quality of Service (QoS) |
● Quality of Service (QoS)
● Ingress classification based on class of service (L2), IP differentiated services code point (L3), IP ACL (L3/L4), IP precedence (type of service) (L3)
● DSCP marking
● 8 number of queues for user traffic
● Support for priority queuing
|
| Automation |
● Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP), iPXE
● Configuration management
● Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONG/YANG model)
|
| Security |
● Provides comprehensive network security features, including ACLs; control-plane protection; management plane protection; routing authentications; Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus (TACACS+); Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol; SNMPv3; and RPL support
● Layer 2 ingress ACLs
● Layer 3 ingress ACLs
|
| Management |
● MIB, XML, JSON, GPB, and SNMP
● MPLS OAM (Label Switched Path [LSP] ping, LSP traceroute)
● Ethernet OAM
|
Supported Transceiver Modules
The supported Transceiver Module is the well-known Cisco ONS-CFP2-WDM.
Environment
Table 7. Environmental Properties
| Property |
Cisco NCS 5500 Series |
| Operating temperature |
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
| Nonoperating (storage) temperature |
–40 to 158°F (–40 to 70°C) |
| Operating humidity |
5% to 95% (noncondensing) Note: Not to exceed 0.024 kg water or dry air |
| Storage (relative) humidity |
5% to 95% at 40°C per NEBS GR-63-Core Note: Not to exceed 0.024 kg water or dry air |
| Altitude |
0 to 10,000 ft (0 to 3000m) |
| Power inputs |
Worldwide ranging AC (90–265V; 50–60 Hz) Worldwide ranging DC (–40V to –72V) |
| Air flow |
Front to back |
Regulatory Standards Compliance
Table 8. Regulatory Standards Compliance: Safety and EMC
| Specification |
Description |
| Regulatory compliance |
Products should comply with CE markings according to directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC |
| Network Equipment Building Standards (NEBS) |
Designed to meet GR-63-CORE and GR-1089-CORE 55C short term operation per GR63-CORE not supported when running 16QAM with Encryption on all ports |
| Safety |
● UL 60950-1 Second Edition
● CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 Second Edition
● EN 60950-1 Second Edition
● IEC 60950-1 Second Edition
● AS/NZS 60950-1
● GB4943
|
| EMC standards |
● 47CFR Part 15 (CFR 47) Class A
● AS/NZS CISPR22 Class A
● CISPR22 Class A
● EN55022 Class A
● ICES003 Class A
● VCCI Class A
● EN61000-3-2
● EN61000-3-3
● KN22 Class A
● CNS13438 Class A
|
| EMC immunity |
● EN55024
● CISPR24
● EN300386
● KN 61000-4 series
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| RoHS |
The product is RoHS-6 compliant with exceptions for leaded-Ball Grid-Array (BGA) balls and lead press-fit connectors. |
Get additional information related to NCS 5500 regulatory compliance and safety standards.
Ordering Information
Table 9. Ordering Information for NCS5500 Series Line Cards
| Part Number |
Subcomponent |
Product Description |
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| Hardware |
|
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| NC55-6X2H-DWDM-BM |
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NCS 5500 6X200G DWDM MACsec Base |
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| NC55-6X200-DWDM-S |
NCS 5500 6x200G DWDM MACsec Base Line Card |
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| NC55-6P-DWDM-RTU |
NCS 5500 6X200G DWDM MACsec Base Right To Use License |
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| NC55-6X2H-DWDM-BM= |
|
NCS 5500 6X200G DWDM MACsec Base Spare– |
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| NC55-6X200-DWDM-S |
NCS 5500 6x200G DWDM MACsec Base Line Card |
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| NC55-6P-DWDM-RTU |
NCS 5500 6X200G DWDM MACsec Base Right To Use License |
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| NC55-2H-DWDM-BM |
NC55-6X200-DWDM-S NC55-2H-DWDM-RTU |
NCS 5500 6X200G DWDM MACsec PAYG Base NCS 5500 6x200G DWDM MACsec Base Line Card NCS 5500 200G Bandwidth DWDM Base Right To Use License |
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| NC55-2H-DWDM-BM= |
NC55-6X200-DWDM-S NC55-2H-DWDM-RTU |
NCS 5500 6X200G DWDM MACsec PAYG Base Spare NCS 5500 6x200G DWDM MACsec Base Line Card NCS 5500 200G Bandwidth DWDM Base Right To Use License |
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| Software |
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| XR-NC55-P-06.02 |
|
Cisco IOS XR Software 6.2.2 Release software image |
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| XR-NC55-PK9-06.02 |
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Cisco IOS XR Software 6.2.2 Release software crypto image |
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| NC55-50G-DWDM-LIC |
|
NCS 5500 Series 50G Bandwidth MACsec license |
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| NC55-50G-MAC-LIC |
|
NCS 5500 Series 50G Bandwidth DWDM license |
|
| Optics |
|
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| ONS-CFP2-WDM |
|
100G QPSK/200G 16-QAM - WDM CFP2 Pluggable |
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| Part number |
Product description |
| Flexible Consumption Model Software Licenses |
|
| ESS-100G-RTU-1 |
NCS 5500 Core & Aggregation Essentials SW RTU v1.0 100G |
| ADV-100G-RTU-1 |
NCS 5500 Core & Aggregation Advantage w/o Essentials SW RTU v1.0 100G |
| ADN-100G-RTU-1 |
NCS 5500 Core & Aggregation Advantage w/ Essentials SW RTU v1.0 100G |
| ESS-100G-SIA-3 |
NCS 5500 Core & Aggregation Essentials SIA per 100G 3-5 Year Subscription |
| ADV-100G-SIA-3 |
NCS 5500 Core & Aggregation Advantage w/o Essentials SIA per 100G 3-5 Year Subscription |
| ADN-100G-SIA-3 |
NCS 5500 Core & Aggregation Advantage w/ Essentials SIA per 100G 3-5 Year Subscription |
| ESS-100G-SIA-5 |
NCS 5500 Core & Aggregation Essentials SIA per 100G 5-10 Year Subscription |
| ADV-100G-SIA-5 |
NCS 5500 Core & Aggregation Advantage w/o Essentials SIA per 100G 5-10 Year Subscription |
| ADN-100G-SIA-5 |
NCS 5500 Core & Aggregation Advantage w/ Essentials SIA per 100G 5-10 Year Subscription |
For details on the Cisco Network Convergence System 5500 Series Perpetual Software Licenses, refer to this data sheet and details on the flexible consumption model for the NCS 5500 Series are available in the data sheet for the IOS XR Software flexible consumption model.
Warranty
The Cisco NCS 5500 Series has a 1-year limited hardware warranty. The warranty includes hardware replacement with a 10-day turnaround from receipt of a Return Materials Authorization (RMA).
Service and Support
Cisco offers a wide range of services to help accelerate your success in deploying and optimizing the Cisco NCS 5500 Series. These innovative Cisco Services offerings are delivered through a unique combination of people, processes, tools, and partners, and they are focused on helping you increase operating efficiency and improve your data center network. Cisco Advanced Services uses an architecture-led approach to help you align your data center infrastructure with your business goals and achieve long-term value. Cisco SMARTnet™ Service helps you resolve mission-critical problems with direct access at any time to Cisco network experts and award-winning resources. With this service, you can take advantage of the Cisco Smart Call Home service, which offers proactive diagnostics and real-time alerts on your Cisco NCS 5500 Series. Spanning the entire network lifecycle, Cisco Services offerings help increase investment protection, optimize network operations, support migration operations, and strengthen your IT expertise.
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