Cisco NCS 57C1 Base Chassis, Flexible Consumption Need Smart LIC

Name: Cisco NCS 57C1 Base Chassis, Flexible Consumption Need Smart LIC
Brand: Cisco
SKU: NCS-57C1-48Q6-SYS

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Equipment

SKU: NCS-57C1-48Q6-SYS | Part #: NCS-57C1-48Q6-SYS | MPN: NCS-57C1-48Q6-SYS

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About the Cisco NCS 57C1 Base Chassis, Flexible Consumption Need Smart LIC

NCS 57C1 BASE CHASSIS, FLEXIBLE CONSUMPTION NEED SMART LIC is a Cisco modular network platform designed for enterprises requiring scalable switching capacity with consumption-based economics. The flexible architecture supports dynamic port reconfigurations matching evolving network topologies.

Key Features:

Modular base chassis supporting multiple port configurations
Flexible consumption licensing enabling pay-as-you-grow model
High-performance non-blocking switching matrix
Smart licensing integration for centralized license management
Support for 25G, 50G, and 400G port modules

Ideal for:

Enterprises planning phased data center network upgrades
Organizations transitioning to consumption-based IT budgeting
Service providers requiring capacity elasticity

Technical Specifications

Brand	Cisco
Category	Network Equipment
SKU	NCS-57C1-48Q6-SYS
Part Number	NCS-57C1-48Q6-SYS
Condition	New
Licensing	Flexible Consumption, Smart Licensing

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco NCS 57C1 Base Chassis, Flexible Consumption Need Smart LIC

What does the Cisco NCS 57C1 Base Chassis, Flexible Consumption Need Smart LIC do?

The Cisco NCS 57C1 Base Chassis, Flexible Consumption Need Smart LIC 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.

Is the Cisco NCS 57C1 Base Chassis, Flexible Consumption Need Smart LIC compatible with my infrastructure?

The Cisco NCS 57C1 Base Chassis, Flexible Consumption Need Smart LIC 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.