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Cisco NCS 5500 4x100G QSFP28 FCM Line Card

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The Cisco NC55-MPA-4H-HD-FC is a high-performance modular port adapter designed for Cisco NCS 5500 Series platforms. It delivers 4x100G QSFP28 connectivity with temperature-hardened architecture and forwarding capability module (FCM) support for reliable carrier-grade routing, aggregation, and edge network deployments.

OVERVIEW

  • The Cisco NC55-MPA-4H-HD-FC is engineered for modern service provider and enterprise backbone networks requiring high-density 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. Built for Cisco NCS 5500 Series routers, this modular line card combines carrier-grade reliability, environmental resilience, and scalable forwarding performance.
  • Its temperature-hardened construction enables deployment in demanding edge, metro, and outdoor networking environments where stability and uptime are critical. With integrated FCM support and QSFP28 interfaces, the module supports high-bandwidth transport, cloud interconnect, data center aggregation, and ISP infrastructure modernization.
  • The compact and scalable architecture helps operators expand network capacity while maintaining operational efficiency and lower latency across mission-critical applications.

USE CASES

  • Service Provider Networks: Ideal for telecom operators deploying scalable 100G routing infrastructure for metro Ethernet, broadband, and IP/MPLS services.
  • Data Center Interconnect: Supports high-speed 100G uplinks between core data centers, cloud platforms, and distributed enterprise environments.
  • Edge and Aggregation Routing: Enables dense traffic aggregation for edge computing, regional hubs, and carrier edge deployments.
  • Harsh Environment Deployments: Temperature-hardened design supports deployment in industrial, outdoor, and non-traditional network environments.
  • High-Bandwidth Enterprise Networks: Suitable for enterprises requiring reliable 100G backbone connectivity with modular scalability.

KEY FEATURES

  • 4x100G QSFP28 high-speed Ethernet interfaces
  • Designed for Cisco NCS 5500 Series platforms
  • Temperature-hardened architecture for resilient deployments
  • Integrated FCM support for enhanced forwarding capability
  • Optimized for carrier-grade routing environments
  • High-density bandwidth aggregation support
  • Low-latency packet forwarding performance
  • Scalable modular infrastructure expansion
  • Reliable operation for telecom and enterprise networks
  • Supports modern IP/MPLS and cloud networking architectures

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Brand: Cisco 
  • Product Model: NC55-MPA-4H-HD-FC
  • Product Type: Modular Port Adapter / Line Card
  • Compatible Platform: Cisco NCS 5500 Series
  • Port Configuration: 4x100G QSFP28
  • Interface Type: QSFP28 Ethernet
  • Network Speed: 100 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Deployment Type: Carrier-Grade Networking
  • Cooling: Platform Dependent
  • Environmental Design: Temperature-Hardened
  • Forwarding Support: FCM Enabled
  • Form Factor: Modular Line Card
  • Application: Core, Edge, Aggregation Routing
  • Ideal For: Telecom, ISP, Data Center, Enterprise
  • Architecture: High-Performance Scalable Networking

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