Cisco NCS 57C1 Base Chassis, Fixed ports - 32X25G, 16X50G & 6X400

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Equipment

SKU: NCS-57C1-48Q6D-S | Part #: NCS-57C1-48Q6D-S | MPN: NCS-57C1-48Q6D-S

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About the Cisco NCS 57C1 Base Chassis, Fixed ports - 32X25G, 16X50G & 6X400

NCS 57C1 Base Chassis, Fixed ports - 32X25G, 16X50G & 6X400 is a Cisco flagship network switch engineered for maximum port density and throughput in fixed configurations. This chassis delivers predictable performance for the most demanding enterprise and service provider backbone deployments.

Key Features:

  • 32 ports of 25G Ethernet for mid-tier connectivity segments
  • 16 ports of 50G Ethernet for high-speed interconnects
  • 6 ports of 400G for ultra-high-capacity inter-chassis links
  • Deterministic non-blocking switching fabric architecture
  • Advanced QoS and traffic engineering for mission-critical applications

Ideal for:

  • Hyperscale cloud provider core infrastructure
  • Financial sector high-frequency trading network backbones
  • Tier-1 service provider transit and peering infrastructure

Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Equipment
SKUNCS-57C1-48Q6D-S
Part NumberNCS-57C1-48Q6D-S
ConditionNew
25G Ports32
50G Ports16
400G Ports6

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco NCS 57C1 Base Chassis, Fixed ports - 32X25G, 16X50G & 6X400

What does the Cisco NCS 57C1 Base Chassis, Fixed ports - 32X25G, 16X50G & 6X400 do?

The Cisco NCS 57C1 Base Chassis, Fixed ports - 32X25G, 16X50G & 6X400 is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Arista environments.

What are the headline specs of the Cisco NCS 57C1 Base Chassis, Fixed ports - 32X25G, 16X50G & 6X400?

Key specifications for the Cisco NCS 57C1 Base Chassis, Fixed ports - 32X25G, 16X50G & 6X400: new condition; 25g ports 32; 50g ports 16; 400g ports 6. Manufacturer part number NCS-57C1-48Q6D-S. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the Cisco NCS 57C1 Base Chassis, Fixed ports - 32X25G, 16X50G & 6X400 compatible with my infrastructure?

The Cisco NCS 57C1 Base Chassis, Fixed ports - 32X25G, 16X50G & 6X400 interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.