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Cisco Network Convergence System 5508
The Cisco Network Convergence System 5508 is a remanufactured modular expansion base designed for high-density, high-speed networking. This robust chassis offers extensive capacity for internal components, supporting up to eight line cards and six fabric cards. It is engineered for demanding 100 Gigabit Ethernet applications, ensuring scalable and reliable performance. Key features include N+1 redundancy for critical systems and a direct card-mating architecture, eliminating the need for a midplane. This unit is rack-mountable, occupying 13U of space, and provides a solid foundation for advanced network infrastructure.
$13510.25
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
1289
/ 2256
#1289 in Hubs & Switches
Price vs Category Average
+109%
Above average
Device Type
Modular expansion base
/ Modular expansion base
Who it's for
- Industry-Leading Scalability and Density
- Advanced Network Automation and Programmability
- Optimized Power and Space Efficiency
Who should skip it
- Significant Initial Capital Expenditure (CapEx)
- Operational Complexity and Required Expertise
- Large Physical Footprint and Cooling Demands
Key Specs
Device Type
Modular expansion base
Form Factor
Rack-mountable - 13U
Dimensions (WxDxH)
17.5 in x 31.8 in x 22.7 in
Weight
150.35 lbs
Max Supported Qty (Power Supplies)
8
Expansion Slots
10 total
MTBF
928,910 hours
Compliant Standards
CISPR 22 Class A, UL 60950-1, RoHS
Features
- Supports up to eight line cards
- Enables 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
- Provides N+1 redundancy for reliability
- Direct card mating for efficient design
- Modular expansion for high capacity
- Rack-mountable in a 13U space
- Graceful bandwidth reduction capability
- Supports eight power supplies
What customers say
Customers view the Cisco NCS 5508 as an essential, high-performance platform for scaling large carrier and enterprise networks. The core sentiment praises its density, throughput, and reliability, noting its architecture supports future traffic growth toward 400G. Hardware quality ensures stable operation under peak loads. A key point of friction involves the total cost of ownership and operational complexity. Managing the IOS XR operating system and intricate licensing requires specialized engineering expertise, presenting a steep learning curve. Despite the investment needed for specialized talent, the consensus is that the NCS 5508 is a best-in-class solution for high-scale core routing when organizations are prepared for the operational commitment.
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