(NEW) Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5700 Router Line Cards - NC57-18DD-SE

Overview

The Cisco NC57-18DD-SE is a high-performance line card designed for use in the Cisco NCS 5700 Series, aimed at service providers and large enterprises requiring scalable and robust routing and switching capabilities. This line card is optimized for high-density 400G Ethernet connections, supporting high-speed data transmission, real-time telemetry, and a variety of advanced networking protocols. It is well-suited for use in data centers, WAN aggregation, and carrier-grade routing applications.

Specs

• Model: Cisco NC57-18DD-SE
• Product Type: High-Density 400G Ethernet Line Card
• Chassis Compatibility: Compatible with Cisco NCS 5700 Series modular chassis
• Port Density:
  • 18 x 400GE (Gigabit Ethernet) ports
  • Supports QSFP-DD transceivers for 400G connectivity, backward compatible with QSFP28 (100G) and QSFP+ (40G)

Performance

• Aggregate Throughput: Multi-terabit total throughput, depending on configuration
• Scalability: High scalability for large network environments requiring massive data transfer capabilities
• Low Latency: Optimized for ultra-low latency, making it suitable for real-time applications like financial trading, cloud services, and video streaming

Protocols and Features

• Routing Protocols:
  • Supports IPv4 and IPv6 routing
  • Advanced routing protocols include BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and EIGRP
  • MPLS with traffic engineering support for creating virtual private networks (VPNs)
  • Segment Routing (SR-MPLS) for simplified and optimized network management
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN: Full support for MPLS-based Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN services
• Ethernet VPN (EVPN): Integrated support for Layer 2 and Layer 3 EVPN to provide enhanced VPN services

Software and Programmability

• Cisco IOS XR: Powered by Cisco’s modular and programmable IOS XR operating system
  • Offers NETCONF, RESTCONF, and YANG models for network programmability and automation
  • Telemetry: Supports streaming telemetry for real-time monitoring and analytics of the network
• SDN-Ready: Compatible with Software-Defined Networking (SDN) for future-proof network designs
• Automation: Enables network automation with programmable APIs and orchestration tools

Security

• Integrated Security: Supports hardware-based encryption for secure data transfer
• IPsec Support: Built-in IPsec VPN capabilities for secure site-to-site and remote-access VPNs
• Access Control: Advanced access control mechanisms to ensure network security and protection against threats

Quality of Service (QoS)

• QoS Features: Provides extensive traffic management and prioritization tools to ensure optimal service delivery
• Traffic Policing and Shaping: Supports traffic policing and shaping to control bandwidth usage and network resource allocation

Power and Cooling

• Power Efficiency: Designed for energy efficiency, with support for high-efficiency power modules
• Cooling: Requires efficient cooling systems to maintain performance in high-density setups