Cisco Network Convergence System 5500 Series

 

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.