Cisco NCS-5011-32F Cisco NCS 5500 / 5000 line card / module

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SKU: CSC-NCS-5011-32F | Part #: NCS-5011-32F | MPN: NCS-5011-32F

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The Cisco NCS-5011-32F is a fixed-form-factor line card designed for integration into the Cisco NCS 5500 and NCS 5000 chassis platforms. If you operate either of these systems and need to expand port density or refresh aging modules, the NCS-5011-32F is the component that delivers 32 ports of 100GbE throughput in a single 1RU footprint. This is not an optional upgrade for enterprises running carrier-grade routing at scale—it is a direct replacement or capacity extension that network engineers and infrastructure architects depend on when designing or maintaining high-speed backbone networks across data centres and ISP environments.

At its core, the NCS-5011-32F leverages Cisco's Jericho forwarding ASIC (the BCM88950 chipset) to handle wire-speed packet forwarding across all 32 QSFP28 ports simultaneously. The real value here lies not just in port count, but in what those ports can do without blocking or oversubscription. Every port runs at 100 gigabits per second, meaning the module can saturate a full 3.2 terabits per second of throughput. For network operators managing traffic between data centres, supporting dense AI compute clusters, or terminating carrier circuits, this density-to-performance ratio matters—it reduces the number of chassis you need to deploy and simplifies cabling complexity. Cisco has engineered this module to work seamlessly within the existing NCS 5000 and NCS 5500 ecosystems, so compatibility is guaranteed as long as you verify your chassis generation and available fabric slots.

The NCS-5011-32F runs Cisco IOS XR, the same operating system that manages the rest of your NCS platform. This means no learning curve, no separate management interface, and no vendor-lock surprises when you want to automate provisioning or integrate with your existing tools. The module supports all contemporary routing protocols—BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, and Segment Routing (both SR-MPLS and SRv6)—alongside EVPN for overlay networks and BGP-LU for service abstraction. Network engineers who have standardized on IOS XR will immediately recognize the command-line interface and YANG data models. Model-driven telemetry is built in via gRPC and gNMI, which means you can stream operational metrics directly into your observability stack (Prometheus, Grafana, or custom collectors) without installing separate agents or polling SNMP every 30 seconds. This native telemetry support is increasingly non-negotiable for teams running intent-based networking or closed-loop automation.

Redundancy is a key consideration for any component destined for production infrastructure. The Cisco NCS-5011-32F integrates with the chassis-level redundant power supply and fan tray architecture, ensuring that the module itself does not become a single point of failure. The system accepts both DC (−48V) and AC power supply options depending on your data centre power infrastructure—a flexibility that matters when you are retrofitting modules into existing installations. Management happens through standard console and management Ethernet interfaces, with full support for Cisco NSO (Network Services Orchestrator) integration. For enterprises already invested in Cisco's software-defined infrastructure stack, this module slots into your existing orchestration workflows without additional configuration burden. System administrators and network operators will appreciate that the NCS-5011-32F is genuine Cisco hardware, eligible for Cisco TAC (Technical Assistance Center) support and SmartNet service contracts, which means you are not purchasing blind—you have direct access to vendor expertise if something goes wrong.

From a practical deployment standpoint, the NCS-5011-32F appeals to network teams managing infrastructure scale. A data centre operations team expanding their backbone might use this module to add 100GbE reach between racks without deploying a second chassis. An AI infrastructure team provisioning high-speed interconnect for GPU clusters would use these 32 ports to build a non-blocking fabric. An ISP or carrier might field multiple chassis, each populated with modules like this one, to aggregate customer circuits at a central hub. The part number NCS-5011-32F appears across purchase orders, spare parts inventories, and architecture diagrams at organizations of that scale—it is a commodity component for anyone running Cisco's high-end routing platforms seriously.

Performance Specifications & Routing Capabilities

• 32 × QSFP28 ports supporting 100GbE per port, delivering 3.2 Tbps total throughput
• Cisco Jericho (BCM88950) forwarding ASIC enabling wire-speed packet processing and advanced queuing
• Native support for BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, SR-MPLS, SRv6, EVPN, and BGP-LU routing protocols
• Model-driven telemetry via gRPC and gNMI for direct streaming into observability and orchestration platforms
• Cisco IOS XR operating system with full YANG model support and OpenConfig compatibility for intent-based automation
• Redundant power and cooling architecture with −48V DC or AC supply options and failover capability
• Integration with Cisco NSO for service orchestration and multi-domain network automation
• Genuine Cisco hardware eligible for TAC support and SmartNet service contracts

Omnixon Global supplies enterprise and carrier-grade networking hardware across the GCC, Asia, and Europe from our base in Dubai. The Cisco NCS-5011-32F is a core component in our portfolio for teams expanding or upgrading high-speed routing infrastructure. Whether you are building a new data centre spine, refreshing aging modules in an existing NCS 5500 deployment, or integrating additional 100GbE capacity into your network backbone, we carry this module in stock and can support your procurement with technical guidance and rapid fulfilment. Contact our sales team to discuss your requirements and submit an RFQ—we will work with you to align delivery timelines and licensing terms with your network deployment schedule.