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Network Convergence System 5500 Series Router (NCS5500HW)

The Network Convergence System 5500 Series Router (NCS5500HW) training focuses on the hardware features of Cisco® Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500 Series routers. You will learn about the features and functions of the Cisco NCS 5500 Series chassis, hardware architecture, boot process, and the 64-bit Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS) XR software.

What you need to know

Continuing Education

Earn 12 CE credits towards recertification

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    How you'll benefit

    This training will help you:

    • Understand the features and functions within the Cisco NCS 5500 Series of routers
    • Install Cisco IOS® XR software packages

    Who should enroll

    • System engineers
    • Technical support personnel
    • Channel partners and resellers

    Technology areas

    • Service Provider
    • Routing and Switching
    • Enterprise Networking

    Objectives

    After taking this training, you should be able to:

    • Describe features and functions of the Cisco NCS 5501, 5502, and 5508 routers
    • Install and launch 64-bit Cisco IOS XR software packages within Cisco NCS 5500 routers
    • Manage Cisco NCS 5500 routers using Cisco IOS XR model-driven programmability

    Prerequisites

    There are no prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are:

    • Knowledge of general routing concepts
    • Experience working with Command-Line Interface (CLI)-based network devices

      Outline

      • Cisco NCS 5500 Series Hardware
      • Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Architecture and Features

      Lab outline

      • Identifying Router Hardware Using the CLI
      • Identifying Optical Hardware Using the CLI
      • Environment Monitoring Using the CLI
      • Observing the NCS 5500 Boot Process
      • Installation of Cisco IOS XR Packages
      • Configuring Policy-Driven Telemetry
      • Configuring Model-Driven Telemetry
      • Model-Driven Programmability