NCS5500 system is fantastic as a service provider edge platform where extensive egress features aren't necessary
June 08, 2023
NCS5500 system is fantastic as a service provider edge platform where extensive egress features aren't necessary
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Modules Used
- NCS 5508
Overall Satisfaction with Cisco 5500 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5500)
We primarily use the NCS 5508 as an edge platform connection to major customers and other service providers. We have been moving to this platform and away from the ASR 9K for these use cases. The NCS 5508 has been a relatively flexible platform that we use mostly for moving lots of packets at speed, mostly 100G connections.
- It has the 100G port density we require
- The use of merchant silicon leads to very frustrating issues particularly related to the missing ability to do egress DSCP marking, which we use extensively in our network
- Port density and 100G ports
- I'm not involved in the finance side, so I can't speak to ROI
I prefer the egress features of the ASR9K, but I do like the architecture of the NCS5508.
Do you think Cisco 5500 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5500) delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Cisco 5500 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5500)'s feature set?
No
Did Cisco 5500 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5500) live up to sales and marketing promises?
I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process
Did implementation of Cisco 5500 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5500) go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Cisco 5500 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5500) again?
Yes