Cisco NCS 5501 1x100G Port Upgrade License | Network Upgrade, Enterprise — NC5501-1H-SE-LIC

Increase uplink capacity on the Cisco NCS 5501 scale chassis with a 1x100G port upgrade license. Designed for infrastructure teams that need more bandwidth without a full platform refresh, this license extends chassis capability while protecting the value of the existing deployment. It is a practical way to support higher traffic volumes, aggregation growth, and service expansion in dense network environments. For organizations planning around sustained throughput and future port demand, a licensed upgrade is often the most efficient path. It avoids the cost and disruption of replacing a working chassis, while giving architects a cleaner way to scale capacity in line with business requirements. That makes it especially relevant for core, edge, and aggregation designs where uptime, predictability, and investment protection matter. Use this upgrade when you need to unlock additional 100 GbE capability on the NCS 5501 platform and keep the network aligned with evolving performance requirements. Ideal For Adding 100 GbE uplink capacity to an existing NCS 5501 deployment Scaling aggregation bandwidth without replacing the chassis Extending network throughput for growing service traffic Protecting capital investment in a deployed Cisco platform Why This Product 1 Adds 1 x 100 GbE port without chassis replacement 2 Protects existing Cisco NCS 5501 investment 3 Targets capacity growth with a licensed upgrade path 4 Fits environments that need higher uplink throughput