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The Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) Series — Cisco’s modern high-performance platforms delivering edge-to-core routing across access, aggregation, metro, and optical domains:
📊 Quick Comparison Table
| Series | Form Factor | Max Capacity | Typical Role | Special Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCS 520 | 1RU fixed | ~40–100 G | Access / Enterprise Edge (IOS XE) | Compact, simple, ASR XE alternative |
| NCS 540 | 1RU fixed | ~100–400 G | Metro-edge / Mobile aggregation | Timing accuracy, hardened, coherent optics |
| NCS 560 | 4RU or 7RU chassis | ~800 Gbps | Redundant aggregation & pre‑agg | Dual RSP, flexible optics, high availability |
| NCS 5500 | Fixed & modular options | Hundreds of G to Tbps | WAN/Core-edge aggregation | High density 100/400G, automation, DDoS protection |
| NCS 6000 | Large modular chassis | Multi‑Pbps | Metro/core packet‑optical convergence | Packet‑optical integration, massive scale |
