(NEW) Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5700 Router Line Cards - NCS-57C3-MOD-S

Overview

The Cisco NCS-57C3-MOD-S is a modular line card part of the Cisco NCS 5700 Series designed for high-performance service providers and data center networks. This line card offers flexibility, scalability, and high throughput, supporting advanced networking features and modularity. The NCS-57C3-MOD-S is ideal for environments requiring reliable, high-speed data transport and is optimized for IP/MPLS transport, Segment Routing, and Layer 2/3 services.

Specs

• Model: Cisco NCS-57C3-MOD-S
• Product Type: Modular Line Card for Cisco NCS 5700 Series Chassis
• Chassis Compatibility: Compatible with the NCS 5700 Series modular routers

Interface Options

• Modularity: Supports different interface modules that can be customized for various network requirements.
• Port Options: Capable of supporting various combinations of high-speed interfaces, such as:
  • 100G Ethernet ports
  • 200G Ethernet ports
  • 400G Ethernet ports
• Transceivers: Supports QSFP-DD and QSFP+ transceivers for flexible connectivity.

Performance

• Aggregate Throughput: High throughput, supporting multi-terabit performance (depending on installed modules).
• Low Latency: Optimized for applications requiring low-latency data processing and transport.
• Scalability: Allows for network expansion as traffic demand grows, ideal for large data centers and service provider environments.

Protocol Support

• Routing Protocols:
  • IPv4 and IPv6
  • BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and IS-IS
  • MPLS, supporting traffic engineering and VPN services
• Segment Routing: Advanced traffic management through segment routing (SR-MPLS) for enhanced flexibility and control.
• Ethernet VPN (EVPN): Supports EVPN for Layer 2/3 virtualized networking services.

Key Features

• Programmability: Supports programmability via Cisco's IOS-XR operating system, enabling automated network management.
  • NETCONF, RESTCONF, and YANG models for automated configuration
• SDN Capabilities: Ready for integration into Software-Defined Networking environments.
• Real-Time Telemetry: Enables advanced telemetry for real-time network monitoring and analytics, ensuring proactive management.

Security Features

• IPsec Encryption: Hardware-based encryption for secure network communications.
• Access Control: Integrated security features to protect the integrity and confidentiality of the network.
• Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection: In-built mechanisms to mitigate DDoS attacks.

Quality of Service (QoS)

• Advanced QoS: Offers comprehensive traffic management, including prioritization of critical applications.
• Traffic Shaping: Supports traffic shaping and policing for optimizing network bandwidth and reducing congestion.

Power and Cooling

• Power Efficiency: Designed for reduced power consumption, helping to minimize operational costs.
• Cooling Requirements: Requires compatible cooling modules for proper thermal management in high-density installations.