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Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500 Series routers

Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500 Series routers

Mass-scale metro and WAN aggregation

Handle massive traffic growth easily with 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100G) and 400G port density. Simplify use and grow efficiently—ideal for large enterprises and service providers.

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Upgrade, grow, and deliver extraordinary experiences

Get industry-leading innovations in port density and become more agile and sustainable as you scale.

Deliver at mass scale

Support traffic growth with fixed or modular systems for 100G and 400G density.

Protect your investment

Upgrade your systems with Flexible Consumption Models to evolve your network with peace of mind.

Improve service agility

Build unique network experiences with Segment Routing and Ethernet VPN (EVPN) powered by cloud-enhanced Cisco IOS XR.

Become more sustainable

Reduce environmental impact with systems that consume less power (down to 0.3 watts per gigabit) and reduce manual and onsite operations through automation. 

NCS 5500 platforms

Find the fixed or modular platform that's right for you.

Fixed platforms

Choose from a wide range of systems designed for preaggregation and aggregation networks that easily support data traffic at any size.

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Modular platforms

Handle exponential demand growth on mass-scale networks with industry-leading port densities. 

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Evolve to 400G with new line cards

Evolve to 400G with new line cards

Maintain backward compatibility with integrated support for 100/200/400G and benefit from increased capacity with one simple upgrade.

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Modernized IOS XR network operating system

Modernized IOS XR network operating system

The NCS 5500 Series routers use the IOS XR operating system platform for simpler day-to-day work.

  • Reduce operating expenses with customization based on the features that you need without forcing a one-size-fits-all approach.
  • Ease delivery and deployment with new, powerful install procedures.
  • Facilitate integration to orchestration and management tools with a wide variety of open APIs.
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Cisco Secure DDoS Edge Protection software interface

Cisco Secure DDoS Edge Protection

Fend off malicious traffic and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks by using your access, aggregation, and peering edge routers as your first line of defense.

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Flexible setup, flexible services

Unlock a simpler, better way to manage and acquire the licensing, technology, and expert support you need.

Cisco Smart Licensing

Purchase and manage software easily and consistently with a flexible, secure licensing model.

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Cisco Capital payment solutions

Get the Cisco technology that you need right now with innovative, flexible payment options.

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Cisco Services

Solve problems faster, boost operational efficiency, and reduce your risk of downtime with Cisco customer experience services.

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Invest in sustainability

Discover the ways that we can help you build a network that supports your future—and the planet's future—all at once.

Your network, your planet

Transform your network and join us on the journey to a sustainable and inclusive future.

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Cisco Refresh

Get Cisco Certified Remanufactured equipment at significant savings—warrantied the same as new.

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Cisco Takeback and Reuse Program

Ready to return your end-of-use Cisco hardware? We're ready to pick it up. Safe, secure, sustainable.

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Grow faster, grow better

Expand your reach, boost performance, simplify operations

Discover the router that's the ideal fit for your large business and networking goals. So you can grow rapidly and efficiently—without compromising simplicity.  

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