Cisco NCS 5500 MPA Spare 1x200G CFP2 2x100G QSFP28

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.