NCS 5500 18X100G and 18X40G Line Card
NC-55-18H18F=
Line Card
· NCS 5500 series
Can I still get the NCS 5500 18X100G and 18X40G Line Card?
Yes, but the window is closing. Cisco support ends on 2028-02-29. Stock spares before last-time-buy if the parent platform is staying in service. See Cisco's lifecycle bulletin.
How long is the NCS 5500 18X100G and 18X40G Line Card covered for RMA?
RMA and support coverage for the NCS 5500 18X100G and 18X40G Line Card ends on 2028-02-29. Component dates normally track the parent platform's lifecycle.
What is the current equivalent of the NCS 5500 18X100G and 18X40G Line Card?
No direct successor SKU. Replacing the NCS 5500 18X100G and 18X40G Line Card usually means sourcing the equivalent part for the current platform generation.
NCS 5500 18X100G and 18X40G Line Card Availability and Support
The Cisco NCS 5500 18X100G and 18X40G Line Card (NC-55-18H18F=) is a line card for Cisco NCS 5500 series platforms. Component dates track the parent platform: when the platform line is retired, its modules, optics, and spares retire with it. Cisco has announced that the NCS 5500 18X100G and 18X40G Line Card will reach end of sale on . Vendor support will continue until .
Lifecycle Milestones
| Lifecycle notice published | 4y 8mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End of sale | 3y 8mo ago | |
| Last order date | 3y 5mo ago | |
| End of software maintenance | 1y 2mo ago | |
| End of failure analysis | 2y 8mo ago | |
| End of security vulnerability support | 8mo ago | |
| Last date of support | in 1y 4mo |
NCS 5500 18X100G and 18X40G Line Card