Cisco’s NC55-36X100G-BM is a high-performance networking switch in the NCS 5500 series that offers advanced security features like MACsec encryption. Targeting large enterprises and data centers, it is designed to handle the rigorous demands of high-bandwidth applications with reliability and efficiency.
NC55-36X100G-BM Product Highlights
- 36-port 100G capacity
- MACsec encryption support
- High-density switching
- Advanced traffic handling
- Energy efficient
Product Features Comparison
| Model |
NC55-36X100G-BM |
NC55-24H12F-S |
NC55-18H5F-S |
NC55-32Q6H-S |
NC55-24Q-S |
| Ports |
36x100G |
24x100G + 12x10G |
18x100G + 5x10G |
32x40G + 6x100G |
24x40G |
| MACsec |
Supported |
Supported |
Not Supported |
Not Supported |
Supported |
| Throughput |
3.6 Tbps |
2 Tbps |
1.8 Tbps |
2.4 Tbps |
1 Tbps |
| Power Consumption |
350W |
300W |
250W |
270W |
200W |
| Form Factor |
1 RU |
2 RU |
1 RU |
2 RU |
1 RU |
| Cooling |
Front-to-back |
Front-to-back |
Side-to-side |
Front-to-back |
Front-to-back |
| Use Case |
Data Center |
Aggregation |
Enterprise Core |
Access Layer |
Spine & Leaf |
NC55-36X100G-BM Product Application Scenarios
- High-performance data centers
- Enterprise core networking
- Cloud service providers
Optional Add-ons
| Model |
Description |
| QSFP-100G-SR4-S |
100GBASE-SR4 Transceiver Module |
| CAB-Q-Q-2M |
QSFP to QSFP Copper Cable 2m |
| NC5500-FAN |
Spare Fan Module for NCS 5500 |
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