Cisco NCS 5500 MPA Spare 1x200G CFP2 2x100G QSFP28 | Router Module — NC55-MPA-1TH2H-FC=

Expand optical transport capacity where port density and speed matter most. Cisco’s NCS 5500 1X200G CFP2 and 2X100G QSFP28 MPA spare is designed for environments that need high-bandwidth uplinks without compromising slot efficiency. With one 200G CFP2 interface and two 100G QSFP28 interfaces, it supports flexible service aggregation across core, metro, and high-capacity edge routing designs. This spare module is a strong fit for teams standardizing on the NCS 5500 family and planning for growth in traffic demand, service consolidation, or optical handoff diversity. The mixed-port design helps align interface selection with upstream transport requirements, whether the goal is a single high-speed uplink or multiple 100G paths for traffic engineering and resiliency. For infrastructure teams, the value is in preserving chassis flexibility while extending throughput options. It is a practical choice when you need to maintain platform consistency, simplify spares strategy, and keep high-speed connectivity available for critical routing services. In carrier and enterprise backbone environments, that combination can reduce redesign effort and support long-term network planning. Ideal For Add spare high-speed uplink capacity in NCS 5500 core routing deployments Support metro aggregation designs requiring mixed 100G and 200G optical interfaces Maintain replacement inventory for service-critical Cisco transport environments Extend port flexibility in backbone networks with dense optical handoff requirements Why This Product 1 Offers mixed 200G and 100G optical interfaces in one spare module 2 Fits NCS 5500 environments that need dense uplink flexibility 3 Supports high-capacity transport planning without changing chassis strategy 4 Better suited to carrier routing than generic low-speed interface cards