Product Overview
Based on the
Cisco Global Cloud Index, digitalization is expected to increase global data
center and public/private cloud network traffic by more than 25% annually and
triple by 2019. It has been. As his vendor addresses these challenges to
support networks, the Cisco® Network Convergence System 5500 Series includes
high port density, deep packet buffering, and forwarding hardware optimized for
this type of deployment. It has built-in features such as:
The Cisco NCS 5500 Series offers four fixed configuration chassis: NCS 5501 (Figure 1),
NCS 5501 SE (Figure 2), NCS 5502, and NCS 5502 SE (Figure 3). These systems
provide critical functionality for both top-of-rack (ToR) and spine or leaf
roles common in modern spine-and-leaf architectures. Features such as advanced
packet classification, segment routing, ultrawide ECMP, programmable network
management, and telemetry add to the robust and mature capabilities already
present in Cisco IOS® XR Software Release 6.0.0.
Cisco IOS is
(Developed
Programmable Network). Cisco IOS
For a
complete list of supported features, see Cisco Feature Navigator.
Service and Support
Cisco offers
a wide range of services to help accelerate your successful deployment and
optimization of the Cisco NCS 5500 Series. Delivered through a unique
combination of people, processes, tools, and partners, these innovative Cisco
services are designed to help you increase operational efficiency and improve
your data center network. Cisco Advanced Services uses an architecture-based
approach to help you align your data center infrastructure with your business
goals and achieve long-term value. Cisco SMARTnet™ Services provide instant
access to Cisco networking experts and award-winning resources to help you
solve your business-critical problems. This service enables you to use the
Cisco Smart Call Home service, which provides proactive diagnostics and real-time
alerts for the Cisco NCS 5500 Series. Cisco services span the entire network
lifecycle and help you enhance investment protection, optimize network
operations, support migration operations, and enhance your IT expertise.
