What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500 Series is for access routers and switching.
In my day-to-day network operations, Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500 Series mainly handles traffic aggregation, ISP connectivity, and connectivity with customers as well.
Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500 Series is deployed in my organization as part of our ISP network and data centers.
Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500 Series hardware is deployed in data centers.
What is most valuable?
One of the best features Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500 Series offers is that it is easy to use.
It is easy to use for me in practice because of the day-to-day operations and configuration, especially since we've had a couple of them deployed already.
Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500 Series has positively impacted my organization by expanding the network and increasing customer count, among other benefits.
What needs improvement?
Even with my good experience, there's always room for better automation with Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500 Series, but that's yet to be discussed or implemented.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500 Series for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500 Series is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500 Series is good.
How are customer service and support?
The customer support for Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500 Series is pretty reasonable.
I would rate the customer support for Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500 Series a nine.
What other advice do I have?
On a scale of one to 10, I would rate Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500 Series a solid eight.
What keeps Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500 Series from being a 10 for me is that I think there are newer lines of suites for routing and switching at the moment, so there's always going to be bigger and better units out there.
My advice to others looking into using Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 5500 Series is that it's more of an open-ended question; understanding the needs and requirements and how they want to scale their business depends on specific needs, so it's different on a case-by-case basis.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
