Brand: Cisco · SKU: NC55-36X100G-SB · MPN: NC55-36X100G-SB · Category: Components
The Cisco NC55-36X100G-SB is a line card for the Cisco NCS 5500 Series modular chassis (NCS 5504, NCS 5508, NCS 5516). It features 36 ports of 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GE) via QSFP28, offering high-density connectivity for demanding environments. It utilizes 4 forwarding ASICs and supports a scale of up to 4M IPv4 or 3.25M IPv6 routes in the Forwarding Information Base (FIB). This card is designed for large-scale data centers, enterprise backbone networks, and service provider aggregation networks. It supports QSFP28 100GE and QSFP+ 40GE optics, and can support 4 x 10GE via breakout mode. Note: The '-U' variant (NC55-36X100G-U-SB) often denotes a Pay-As-You-Grow (PAYG) scale version requiring feature licenses for full enablement. The '-SB' suffix typically indicates a Scale Base bundle.
| Ports | 36 x 100G (QSFP28) |
|---|---|
| Series | NCS 5500 |
| FIB Scale | Up to 4M IPv4 or 3.25M IPv6 routes |
| Form Factor | Line Card (Fits in 1RU modular chassis) |
| Optics Support | QSFP28 100GE and QSFP+ 40GE |
| Total Bandwidth | 3.6 Tbps (Inferred from 36x100G and 4 ASICs) |
| Breakout Support | 4 x 10GE |
| Forwarding Capacity | 3.6 Tbps |
| Warranty | Not Available |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Dimensions | 1.68IN H x 16.89IN W (Form Factor related) |
High-density 36-port 100GbE line card for the Cisco NCS 5500 modular series, designed for scalable WAN aggregation, large data centers, and service provider networks. It features advanced routing capabilities and a high forwarding capacity.
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This Cisco NCS 5500 Series 36-Port 100GE Scale Line Card Bundle includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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