Cisco NCS 5501 User Manual

CONTENTS
Preface Preface vii
Changes to This Document vii
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request vii
CHAPTER 1 NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Router Overview 1
NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers 1
CHAPTER 2 Prepare for Installation 3
Review Installation Roadmap 3
Review Safety Guidelines 4
Review Installation Guidelines 5
Procure Tools and Equipment 5
Prepare Your Location 7
Prepare Yourself 8
Prepare Rack for Chassis Installation 10
CHAPTER 3 Install the Chassis 13
Rack-Mount the Chassis on a 4-Post Rack 13
Rack-Mount the Chassis on a 2-Post Rack 22
Install the Air Filter 23
Ground the Chassis 25
Connect AC Power to the Chassis 28
Wiring a DC Power Connector 29
Connect DC Power to the Chassis 30
CHAPTER 4 Connect Router to the Network 33
Guidelines for Connecting Ports 33
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers
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Cisco NCS 5501 Specifications

General

Product Name	Cisco NCS 5501
Category	Network Router
Rack Units	1 RU
Total Number of Ports	54
DRAM	16 GB
Flash Memory	64 GB
Memory	16 GB DRAM
Forwarding Capacity	Up to 1.2 Tbps
Operating System	Cisco IOS XR
Switching Capacity	Up to 1.2 Tbps
Throughput	Up to 1.2 Tbps
Power Supply	Dual AC/DC
Storage	64 GB
Operating Temperature	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Humidity	5% to 85% non-condensing