The Cisco NCS-5516 is a high-performance 16-slot configured chassis designed for large-scale networks. Ideal for service providers and enterprises, it delivers enhanced scalability, robust performance, and network reliability in diverse data environments.
Cisco NCS-5516 Product Highlights
- High-density 16 slots
- Advanced scalability
- Enhanced network reliability
- High-performance throughput
- Carrier-grade hardware
Cisco NCS-5516 Product Features Comparison
| Model |
Slot Capacity |
Line Card Support |
Redundancy |
Throughput |
Power Efficiency |
Form Factor |
Operational Temperature Range |
| Cisco NCS-5516 |
16 slots |
Yes |
Yes |
High |
Efficient |
Rack-mount |
0 to 40??C |
| Cisco NCS-5508 |
8 slots |
Yes |
Yes |
Moderate |
Efficient |
Rack-mount |
0 to 40??C |
| Cisco ASR 9904 |
4 slots |
Yes |
Yes |
Moderate |
Efficient |
Rack-mount |
0 to 45??C |
| Huawei NE40E-X8A |
8 slots |
Yes |
Yes |
High |
Efficient |
Rack-mount |
0 to 40??C |
| Juniper MX480 |
6 slots |
Yes |
Yes |
High |
Efficient |
Rack-mount |
0 to 40??C |
| Alcatel-Lucent 7750 |
4 slots |
Yes |
Yes |
Moderate |
Efficient |
Rack-mount |
-5 to 45??C |
Cisco NCS-5516 Product Application Scenarios
- Service provider edge routing
- Data center interconnects
- High-capacity backbone networks
Optional Add-ons
| Model |
Description |
| NCS-5500-FAN |
Cooling Fan Tray |
| NCS-5500-PSU |
Power Supply Unit |
| NCS-5500-ETH |
Ethernet Line Card |
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