High-Performance Cisco Router With 18x 10G/100G Ports & SDN Support N540X Series
The Cisco N540X-6Z18G-SYS-D is a high-density aggregation router designed for service providers and enterprises demanding scalable bandwidth, low latency, and SDN-ready infrastructure. With 18x 10G/25G/100G ports, redundant power, and Cisco IOS XR software, it’s ideal for 5G mobile backhaul, cloud edge, and MPLS/VPN services.
✅ Carrier-Grade Performance
18x flexible ports (QSFP28/SFP+) supporting 10G/25G/100G speeds.
Multi-core CPU for high-throughput routing (MPLS, IPv6, EVPN).
400G-ready scalability for future bandwidth growth.
✅ SDN & Automation
Cisco IOS XR with Segment Routing, NETCONF/YANG, and Telemetry.
Zero-touch provisioning for rapid deployment.
✅ 99.999% Uptime
Hot-swappable power supplies and fans.
In-service software upgrades (ISSU) for maintenance without downtime.
✅ Advanced Security
Hardware-accelerated MACsec/IPsec encryption.
Built-in DDoS protection and ACLs.
Category | Details |
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Ports | 18x 10G/25G/100G (QSFP28/SFP+), modular options |
Throughput | Multi-Terabit capacity |
OS | Cisco IOS XR (supports Segment Routing, EVPN, MPLS) |
Redundancy | Dual power supplies, redundant fans |
Security | MACsec, IPsec, AES-256, Trust Anchor Module (TAM) |
Management | Cisco Crosswork, CLI, NETCONF/YANG, APIs |
Applications | 5G backhaul, cloud edge, enterprise WAN, data center interconnect |
The N540X-6Z18G-SYS-D combines density, automation, and carrier-class reliability in a single chassis. Its SDN compatibility (via Cisco IOS XR) and 100G-ready ports make it a future-proof investment for:
Telecom providers deploying 5G/XHaul.
Enterprises consolidating WAN edge services.
Cloud operators needing scalable edge routing.
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