Cisco SD-AR1K-NC5DE718 NCS 5500 Combo Scale | Professional Services — SD-AR1K-NC5DE718

Keep NCS 5500 capacity planning tied to the deployment you actually need. This Cisco AR Level 1 service package supports a no-software-supply model for 18x400G or 30x200G combo scale environments, giving teams a structured way to evaluate expansion requirements before committing budget. It is designed for organizations that need precise alignment between port mix, growth targets, and operational constraints. For senior network teams, the value is in reducing ambiguity. Instead of treating scale as a generic line item, this service helps frame the decision around the intended architecture and the capacity profile of the platform. That makes it easier to compare options, stage procurement, and avoid overbuying or under-sizing the deployment. This offering is best suited to infrastructure programs where the cost of a wrong sizing decision is higher than the cost of getting it right the first time. It supports a more disciplined planning process for Cisco NCS 5500 environments and helps keep the network roadmap aligned with business demand. Ideal For Planning a Cisco NCS 5500 expansion with mixed 400G and 200G port requirements Validating capacity assumptions before issuing a network procurement order Preparing an upgrade roadmap for a core or aggregation routing environment Standardizing platform sizing across multiple infrastructure teams Why This Product 1 Focused on NCS 5500 combo scale planning rather than generic advisory 2 Covers both 18x400G and 30x200G deployment profiles 3 Includes no-software-supply service scope 4 Structured for procurement and architecture alignment