Cisco NCS55A1 Fixed Base HW Flexible Consumption Need Smart Lic

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Equipment

SKU: NCS-55A1-24Q6-SYS | Part #: NCS-55A1-24Q6-SYS | MPN: NCS-55A1-24Q6-SYS

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About the Cisco NCS55A1 Fixed Base HW Flexible Consumption Need Smart Lic

NCS-55A1 Fixed Base HW Flexible Consumption Need Smart Lic is a Cisco enterprise network switch engineered for high-density port deployments with deterministic performance. The fixed 24Q6 configuration provides predictable capacity for mission-critical backbone infrastructure.

Key Features:

  • 24 QSFP28 ports for 100G connectivity
  • Fixed port architecture for stable network topology planning
  • Flexible consumption licensing model aligned with enterprise budgets
  • Line-rate switching fabric with sub-microsecond latency

Ideal for:

  • Core data center network backbone deployment
  • High-performance computing (HPC) environments
  • Service provider Tier-1 network infrastructure

Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Equipment
SKUNCS-55A1-24Q6-SYS
Part NumberNCS-55A1-24Q6-SYS
ConditionNew
Ports24 QSFP28
Speed100G

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco NCS55A1 Fixed Base HW Flexible Consumption Need Smart Lic

What does the Cisco NCS55A1 Fixed Base HW Flexible Consumption Need Smart Lic do?

The Cisco NCS55A1 Fixed Base HW 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.

What are the headline specs of the Cisco NCS55A1 Fixed Base HW Flexible Consumption Need Smart Lic?

Key specifications for the Cisco NCS55A1 Fixed Base HW Flexible Consumption Need Smart Lic: new condition; ports 24 QSFP28; speed 100G. Manufacturer part number NCS-55A1-24Q6-SYS. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the Cisco NCS55A1 Fixed Base HW Flexible Consumption Need Smart Lic compatible with my infrastructure?

The Cisco NCS55A1 Fixed Base HW 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.