Cisco ASR55-SSC System Status Card

Overview

The Cisco ASR55-SSC System Status Card is a compact, high-performance monitoring module designed to give network operators real-time visibility into the health and performance of their ASR 5500 series routers. By providing dedicated status LEDs, serial console access and alarm signals, this card simplifies troubleshooting and helps maintain maximum uptime in demanding carrier and enterprise environments.

Key Features

• Four multicolor status LEDs that indicate power, fan, temperature and port activity at a glance
• Integrated RJ-45 console port for out-of-band management without occupying router line cards
• Alarm output pins compatible with external monitoring systems for proactive fault detection
• Plug-and-play installation with no software configuration required
• Low power consumption to preserve overall system efficiency

Technical Specifications

• Model number: ASR55-SSC
• Form factor: 1RU card compatible with Cisco ASR 5500 chassis
• Operating temperature range: 0 to 40 deg Celsius (32 to 104 deg Fahrenheit)
• Power supply requirement: 12 V DC, 250 mA max
• LED types: Red, amber and green for immediate visual status indication
• Console port speed: 9600 to 115200 bps, RS-232 compatible
• Alarm output voltage: 3.3 VDC logic level

Applications

The System Status Card is ideal for service providers and large enterprises that need continuous monitoring of critical routing infrastructure. It is commonly used in:

• Carrier edge routers where rapid fault isolation reduces service impact
• Data center aggregation points to ensure fan and temperature thresholds are not exceeded
• Branch office deployments that require simple visual status without dedicated network management tools
• Network labs and test environments where hardware health must be displayed clearly during experiments

By adding the Cisco ASR55-SSC to your router, you gain a reliable, easy-to-use indicator of system health that helps keep your network running smoothly.