(NEW) Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5700 Router Line Cards - NCS-57D2-18DD-S

Overview

The Cisco NCS-57D2-18DD-S is a high-performance, 400G-capable line card designed for the Cisco NCS 5700 Series modular routers. It offers high-density 400GE ports, making it ideal for large-scale network deployments in data centers, service providers, and enterprise networks. With robust throughput, this line card supports a wide range of advanced networking protocols, programmability, and automation features to meet the growing demand for scalable and efficient data transfer in modern networks.

Specs

• Model: Cisco NCS-57D2-18DD-S
• Product Type: 400G Ethernet Line Card
• Chassis Compatibility: Cisco NCS 5700 Series modular chassis
• Port Density:
  • 18 x 400GE (Gigabit Ethernet) ports
  • Supports QSFP-DD transceivers for 400G Ethernet, backward compatible with QSFP28 for 100G and QSFP+ for 40G

Performance

• Aggregate Throughput: High throughput in multi-terabit range depending on configuration
• Latency: Optimized for low-latency operations, crucial for real-time applications such as financial transactions and high-frequency trading
• Scalability: Designed to handle large-scale deployments with significant bandwidth requirements

Protocols and Features

• Routing Protocols:
  • Supports IPv4 and IPv6
  • Advanced routing protocols like BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and IS-IS
  • MPLS for Layer 3 VPNs and traffic engineering
  • Segment Routing (SR-MPLS) for simplified traffic management
• Ethernet VPN (EVPN): Supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 EVPN services for scalable and flexible VPNs

Security

• Encryption: Hardware-based encryption for secure data transfer
• IPsec VPN: Supports IPsec for secure VPN tunneling
• Access Control: Advanced mechanisms to protect the network from unauthorized access and threats

Quality of Service (QoS)

• QoS Features: Supports advanced traffic shaping, policing, and prioritization to ensure critical applications get the necessary bandwidth
• Traffic Engineering: Supports traffic engineering through MPLS and segment routing

Software and Programmability

• Operating System: Powered by Cisco IOS XR, which provides enhanced programmability, modularity, and stability
• Telemetry: Real-time streaming telemetry support for granular network monitoring and analytics
• SDN Ready: Fully compatible with Software-Defined Networking (SDN) architectures for network automation and control
• Automation: Supports programmable APIs like NETCONF, RESTCONF, and YANG for network automation

Power and Cooling

• Power Efficiency: Optimized for energy efficiency, reducing total cost of ownership
• Cooling: Requires efficient cooling for maintaining performance in high-density environments