High-Density 36-Port Cisco Router 10G/100G Flexible Speed
Carrier-Grade Reliability
The Cisco NCS-55A1-36H-SE-B is a high-performance, 36-port modular
router designed for service providers and enterprises requiring
scalable, high-bandwidth networking at the edge. With 1.4 Tbps
capacity, flexible 10G/25G/40G/100G interfaces, and carrier-grade
reliability, it delivers low-latency, high-throughput routing for
5G backhaul, cloud access, and SD-WAN deployments.
Key Features & Benefits
✔ High-Density 36-Port Design – Supports 36 flexible-rate ports
(via QSFP28/SFP+ modules), enabling 10G to 100G connectivity in a
compact 2RU form factor.
✔ 1.4 Tbps Forwarding Capacity – Powered by Cisco’s advanced ASIC
technology, ensuring wire-speed performance for demanding
applications.
✔ Carrier-Grade Reliability – Features dual power supplies,
hot-swappable fans, and hitless software upgrades for 99.999%
uptime.
✔ SDN & Automation Ready – Runs Cisco IOS XR, supporting Segment
Routing (SRv6), MPLS, and programmable APIs for seamless SDN
integration.
✔ Advanced Security & Telemetry – Includes MACsec encryption, ACLs,
and real-time telemetry for secure, observable networks.
Technical Specifications (NCS-55A1-36H-SE-B)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Port Density | 36 x 10G/25G/40G/100G (modular) |
| Throughput | 1.4 Tbps |
| Form Factor | 2RU Rack-Mountable |
| Redundancy | Dual Power Supplies, Hot-Swappable Fans |
| OS | Cisco IOS XR (SDN-ready) |
| Security | MACsec, ACLs, NetFlow/sFlow |
| Protocols | BGP, OSPF, MPLS, EVPN, SRv6 |
Ideal Use Cases
5G Mobile Backhaul – Low-latency, high-capacity transport for RAN
aggregation.
Cloud & Data Center Interconnect – Flexible 100G/40G connectivity
for hybrid cloud.
Enterprise WAN Edge – Reliable SD-WAN & MPLS termination.
Why Choose Cisco NCS-55A1-36H-SE-B?
This router combines high-density, multi-rate flexibility, and
carrier-class resilience, making it ideal for future-proof edge
networking. With Cisco’s proven ASIC architecture and IOS XR
automation, it ensures scalability, security, and simplified
operations.
