Description
Empowering Network Administrators of Enhanced Chassis
The Cisco ASR5500 Chassis is a high-performance network router designed to optimize network performance and ensure efficient communication between network devices. The ASR55-CHS-SYS is a specific configuration of the ASR5500 Chassis and includes features that enhance network performance, such as:
- High-speed interfaces: The ASR5500 Chassis supports a variety of high-speed interfaces, including 100G Ethernet, 10G Ethernet, and 1G Ethernet. This ensures fast and reliable communication between network devices.
- Quality of Service (QoS): The ASR5500 Chassis includes advanced QoS features that allow network administrators to prioritize network traffic, ensuring that critical applications receive the bandwidth they need to operate efficiently.
- Load balancing: The ASR5500 Chassis supports load balancing, which distributes network traffic across multiple network interfaces to ensure optimal performance and minimize the risk of network congestion.
- Resilient design: The ASR5500 Chassis is designed with multiple redundant components, including power supplies and cooling fans, to ensure that the network remains up and running even in the event of a hardware failure.
- Virtualization: The ASR5500 Chassis supports virtualization, allowing network administrators to create virtualized network environments that are isolated from one another, improving network security and reducing the risk of network failures.
Design and Architecture of Chassis
The Cisco ASR5500 Chassis (ASR55-CHS-SYS) is a high-performance, modular networking platform designed for service providers and large enterprises. The ASR5500 is built to handle the demands of 5G networks and the growing need for cloud-based services.
The ASR5500 Chassis features a compact design with a maximum height of 5RU and a width of 19 inches. It supports up to six line cards, each capable of delivering 100 Gbps of throughput. The chassis provides power redundancy with two power supplies, ensuring that the system remains operational even in the event of a power failure.
The architecture of the ASR5500 Chassis is based on the Cisco IOS XR operating system, which provides a distributed, fault-tolerant platform for the delivery of advanced networking services. The system is designed to scale dynamically, allowing service providers to quickly respond to changing network demands.
The ASR5500 Chassis supports a wide range of network interfaces, including Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet, and 100 Gigabit Ethernet. The platform is also capable of supporting various WAN interfaces, such as T1/E1, T3/E3, and OC-3/STM-1.
The ASR5500 Chassis provides advanced network security features, including firewall and VPN services, to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of network traffic. The system also supports network automation and orchestration tools, making it easy to manage and configure large networks.
Power and Cooling Efficiency
The Cisco ASR5500 Chassis (ASR55-CHS-SYS) is designed to deliver high performance and energy efficiency. It provides a flexible, scalable, and highly secure platform for carrier-class services in the mobile, data center, and metro service provider networks.
The ASR5500 Chassis supports high-density line card and service card options to meet the diverse needs of different service providers. It offers a range of options for power and cooling, including high-efficiency power supplies, hot-swappable power modules, and redundant fans.
The ASR5500 Chassis uses a high-efficiency power supply that is designed to conserve energy and reduce power consumption. The power supply uses an advanced power management system that provides dynamic control over power consumption and cooling requirements. This system can automatically adjust the power consumption of the chassis based on the actual usage and service requirements.
The ASR5500 Chassis also features redundant fans, which help to maintain optimal cooling performance even in the event of a fan failure. The fans are designed to operate quietly and efficiently, and are hot-swappable for easy maintenance. The fans are positioned in a strategic location within the chassis to provide maximum airflow and cooling efficiency.
Product Specifications:
- Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number: ASR55-CHS-SYS
- Type: Networking
- Sub-Type: Chassis
- Device Type: Modular expansion base
- Enclosure Type: Front to back airflow rack-mountable – modular – 21U
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Features: Cable management
- Status Indicators: System
Expansions And Connectivity:
- Expansion Slots: 20 (total) / 20 (free) x expansion slot
- Installed Modules Qty (Max) 0 (installed) / 20 (max)
Power:
- Power Device: Internal power supply
- Power Redundancy: Yes
- Installed Qty: 2 (installed) / 8 (max)
- Voltage Required: DC -48 V
Dimensions & Weight
- Width 17.1 in
- Depth 27.5 in
- Height 36.7 in
