NCS 500 Series
Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 500 Series Routers offer capacity and programmability for service provider access networks.
Experience a platform designed for service providers. Support automation and programmability to provide 5G, Remote PHY, Carrier Ethernet, and Fiber-to-the-X (FTTX) solutions. Bring your network into the future with modern innovations to help you build a network that will grow as you do. The NCS 540 and NCS 560 are built for 5G with advanced timing, ultra-low latency, and ultra-high capacity. They provide the foundation for pervasive Mobile Broadband (MBB), large-scale Internet of Things (IoT), tactile Internet, smart cities, and more. Create application-aware networks using segment routing, fl
Why NCS 500 Series
- Experience a platform designed for service providers. Support automation and programmability to provide 5G, Remote PHY, Carrier Ethernet, and Fiber-to-the-X (FTTX) solutions.
- Bring your network into the future with modern innovations to help you build a network that will grow as you do.
- The NCS 540 and NCS 560 are built for 5G with advanced timing, ultra-low latency, and ultra-high capacity. They provide the foundation for pervasive Mobile Broadband (MBB), large-scale Internet of Things (IoT), tactile Internet, smart cities, and more.
- Create application-aware networks using segment routing, flexible interfaces with NETCONF, and YANG data models—all with real-time insights through streaming telemetry.
Find the NCS 500 Series model that fits
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NCS 500 Series models
NCS 520 router
Deliver enhanced security for remote 1G/10G customer deployments.
NCS 540 Series
Advanced timing and ultra-low latency geared for 5G, Carrier Ethernet, and WAN Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS).
NCS 560 Series
Boost cost efficiency with full-featured, modular, and programmable aggregation platforms.
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