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Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 500 Series Router

Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 500 Series Routers

Scale your access networks with strategy

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.
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Discover the power of the NCS 500 Series

Bring your network into the future with modern innovations to help you build a network that will grow as you do.

Be 5G ready

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.

Automate, manage, and monitor

Create application-aware networks using segment routing, flexible interfaces with NETCONF, and YANG data models—all with real-time insights through streaming telemetry.

Build a more flexible network

Consolidate network services efficiently onto a single platform with our highly scalable, energy-efficient routers. Easily adjust capacity with ports that support speeds of 1/10/25/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet (GE). 

Support sustainability

Improve energy efficiency and scalability with a robust network operating system that helps you reduce your network footprint and lower your carbon impact.

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From licensing to payment options and beyond, get the flexibility you need to meet your business goals.

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Solve problems faster, improve operational efficiency, and reduce your risk of downtime with Cisco customer experience services.

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Invest in sustainability

Discover the ways that we can help you build a network that supports your future—and the planet's future—all at once.

Your network, your planet

Transform your network and join Cisco on the journey to a sustainable and inclusive future.

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Get Cisco Certified Remanufactured equipment at significant savings—warrantied the same as new.

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Meet network goals your way

Build your access networks with intention

Experience a service provider platform equipped with automation and programmability to support solutions for 5G, Remote PHY, Carrier Ethernet, and Fiber to the X.