Cisco NCS 5500 40G to 100G Scale Upgrade License | Network Licensing — NC55-100G-SE-LIC

Increase uplink capacity on the NCS 5500 platform with a licensed 40G to 100G scale upgrade path. Built for teams that need more throughput without a forklift refresh, this entitlement adds the right to move to higher-speed connectivity while keeping the existing routing investment in place. For network architects, the value is straightforward: add headroom where traffic growth is already visible, support higher-bandwidth service delivery, and avoid the operational disruption of replacing a stable platform too early. The 60G RTU structure gives procurement and operations a clear licensing model for controlled expansion. This is a targeted upgrade for environments where capacity planning matters. It helps extend the useful life of the installed base, supports phased network growth, and keeps upgrades aligned to actual demand rather than speculative overbuild. For organizations managing critical backbone or aggregation layers, that precision can be the difference between a planned expansion and an emergency refresh. Ideal For Upgrade backbone links in a growing enterprise network Increase aggregation-layer bandwidth without replacing chassis Plan phased capacity expansion for service provider routing Extend the life of deployed NCS 5500 infrastructure Why This Product 1 Adds capacity without replacing the NCS 5500 platform 2 Uses a 60G RTU entitlement for controlled expansion 3 Targets bandwidth growth instead of full hardware refresh 4 Fits phased network upgrade planning