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Businesses searching for a mass scale metro and WAN aggregation solution to handle massive traffic growth
About Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500 Series
The NCS 5500 Series offers industry-leading 100 GbE and 400 GbE port density to handle massive traffic growth. It is designed for operational simplicity and to efficiently meet the scaling needs of large enterprises, web, and service providers. Handle traffic growth with fixed or modular systems delivering unprecedented 100G and 400G density. Build unique network experiences with Segment Routing and EVPN powered by cloud-enhanced IOS XR. Reduce environmental impacts with systems delivering lower power consumption (down to 0.3 Watts/Gb) and by integrating automation tools to reduce manual and onsite operations. Upgrade your systems with Flexible Consumption Models to evolve your network with peace of mind.
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