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Cisco NCS Routers - Refurbished, Used, New
Cisco NCS (Network Convergence System) routers are IOS XR platforms for service provider access, aggregation and core networks, with optical transport systems alongside them. The family on this page runs from the compact NCS 520 and NCS 540 access routers, through the NCS 5000 and NCS 5500 10G and 100G aggregation and core routers, to NCS 2000 DWDM transport cards and NCS 4200 TDM line cards. NetworkTigers sells NCS chassis, route processors, fabric and line cards, optical modules, power supplies and fans refurbished, used and new. Every unit is tested before it ships so it works when it arrives.
NCS families and parts
| Family or part | Used for | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| NCS 520 | Compact access router with 1G RJ45 and 10G SFP+ ports for cell sites and business access, DC powered | N520-X-4G4Z-D |
| NCS 540 fixed systems | 1RU access and pre-aggregation routers with 10G SFP+, 25G SFP28 and 100G QSFP28 ports, AC or DC | N540-24Z8Q2C-SYS | N540-ACC-SYS | N540-28Z4C-SYS-A | N540-12Z20G-SYS-D |
| NCS 540 hardened and modular | N540X temperature-hardened variants and the N540-24Z8Q2C-M version; check the listing for the exact configuration | N540X-16Z4G8Q2C-D | N540-24Z8Q2C-M |
| NCS 5000 | Dense 10G and 100G aggregation: NCS-5001 and NCS-5002 with 10G SFP+ and 100G QSFP28, NCS-5011 with 32x 100G, NCS-5064 with 64x 100G | NCS-5001 | NCS-5002 | NCS-5011 | NCS-5064 |
| NCS 5500 fixed | 1RU core and aggregation routers: NCS-5501 with 48x 10G and 6x 100G, NCS-5501-SE scale version with 40x 10G and 4x 100G and a larger route table | NCS-5501 | NCS-5501-SE |
| NCS 5500 modular parts | Route processor, system controller, fabric card and 36x 100G line card for the NCS 5504, 5508 and 5516 chassis | NC55-RP | NC55-SC | NC55-5508-FC | NC55-36X100G-BA |
| NCS 2000 optical transport | DWDM line cards and controllers: 100G and 200G CPAK multirate cards, 16-port flex spectrum ROADM, transport node controller, degree passive module | NCS2K-100G-CK-C | NCS2K-200G-CK-C | NCS2K-16-WXC-FS | NCS2K-TNCS-K9 | NCS2K-MF-DEG-5-CV |
| NCS 4200 | TDM and SONET/SDH line card with T1/E1, T3/E3 and OC-3/OC-12 ports for circuit emulation | NCS4200-3GMS |
| NCS 5500 power | 2kW and 3kW AC and DC supplies for NCS 5500 chassis, front-to-back (FW) or reverse (RV) airflow | NC55-2KW-ACFW | NC55-2KW-ACRV | NC55-PWR-3KW-AC | NC55-PWR-3KW-DC | NC55-1200W-ACFW |
| NCS 5000 and 1RU power | 1200W AC and 930W DC supplies for NCS 5000, 1100W AC and 950W DC for 1RU NCS systems, 900W dual-feed DC | NC5K-PAC-1200W-FR | NC5K-PDC-930W-FR | NCS-1100W-ACFW | NCS-950W-DCFW | A900-PWR900-D2 |
| Fans | 1RU fan modules in front-to-back (FW) and back-to-front (RV) airflow | NCS-1RU-FAN-FW | NCS-1RU-FAN-RV |
| Related Cisco routers | Other Cisco service provider and edge router families | ASR 9000 | ASR 920 | ASR 900 | All Cisco routers |
Which NCS do I need?
Pick the family by role. The NCS 520 and NCS 540 sit at the access edge: a few 1G or 10G ports facing customers or cell sites, with 25G and 100G uplinks on the 540. The NCS 5000 and fixed NCS 5500 handle aggregation and small core with dense 10G and 100G; take the NCS-5501-SE when you need a full internet routing table rather than the base NCS-5501. The modular NCS 5500 chassis parts (NC55-RP, NC55-SC, fabric cards, line cards) must match the chassis slot count and each other, so give us the chassis model and the cards already installed. On every chassis, decide AC or DC and the airflow direction before you order power supplies and fans: FW parts blow front to back and RV parts blow back to front, and all supplies and fans in one chassis must blow the same way. For NCS 2000 optical shelves, tell us the shelf type and the software release so we can confirm the card is supported.
Frequently asked questions
Do NCS 5500 line cards need a specific route processor?
Line cards, the route processor and the fabric cards all need to be supported together on the IOS XR release you run. Scale line cards and base line cards also pair with different fabric generations, so send us your show inventory output and we will check before you buy.
Are NCS 2000 cards supplied with pluggable optics?
No. CPAK and other pluggables are sold separately unless a listing says they are included, so specify the client and trunk optics you need with the card.
NetworkTigers has sold enterprise network equipment since 1996. Every router, card and power supply carries the NetworkTigers 365-day warranty. Need a quantity? Ask us for a quote.
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