Cisco NCS 5501 User Manual

Step 8
Press firmly on the front of the QSFP+ or QSFP28 transceiver module with your thumb to fully seat the transceiver in
the module’s transceiver socket (see the below figure).
If the latch is not fully engaged, you might accidentally disconnect the QSFP+ or QSFP28 transceiver module.Caution
Figure 25: Seating the 40-Gigabit QSFP+ or 100-Gigabit QSFP28 Transceiver Module (Optical Transceiver Equipped with a Bail-Clasp
Latch Shown)
Step 9
For optical QSFP+ or QSFP28 transceiver modules, reinstall the dust plug into the QSFP+ or QSFP28 transceivers optical
bore until you are ready to attach the network interface cable. Do not remove the dust plug until you are ready to attach
the network interface cable.
Attaching the Optical Network Cable
Before You Begin
Before removing the dust plugs and making any optical connections, follow these guidelines:
•
Keep the protective dust plugs installed in the unplugged fiber-optic cable connectors and in the transceiver
optical bores until you are ready to make a connection.
•
Inspect and clean the MPO connector end faces just before you make any connections.
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers
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Connect Router to the Network
Installing and Removing QSFP+/QSFP28 Transceiver Modules

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