High-Performance Cisco Router With 8-Slot Flexibility & Carrier-Grade Reliability N540X Series

The Cisco N540X-8Z16G-SYS-A is a high-performance, modular router designed for service providers, cloud networks, and large enterprises requiring scalability, high throughput, and carrier-grade reliability. Part of the Cisco N540X series, this router supports flexible 8-slot chassis configurations, enabling multi-service deployments with 1G/10G/25G/40G/100G interfaces, MPLS, Segment Routing, and SDN integration.

Key Features & Benefits

✔ Modular 8-Slot Design – Supports high-density network interface cards (NICs) for mixed-speed deployments (Ethernet, OTN, CPOS).
✔ Carrier-Grade Reliability – Dual redundant power supplies, hot-swappable fans, and hitless software upgrades (ISSU) for 99.999% uptime.
✔ High-Performance Routing – 16GB memory and multi-core CPU for high-speed packet processing (ideal for 5G xHaul, DCI, and enterprise edge).
✔ Cisco IOS XR OS – Advanced SDN compatibility, Telemetry, EVPN/VXLAN support, and model-driven programmability (YANG/NetConf).
✔ Security & Scalability – Built-in MACsec, IPsec, ACLs, and DDoS protection for secure multi-tenant environments.

Technical Specifications (N540X-8Z16G-SYS-A)

Ideal Use Cases

• 5G Mobile Backhaul (xHaul) – Low-latency, high-bandwidth transport.

• Cloud & Data Center Interconnect (DCI) – Scalable 100G/400G-ready architecture.

• Enterprise WAN Edge – Secure SD-WAN, MPLS, and VPN deployments.

Why Choose Cisco N540X?

The N540X-8Z16G-SYS-A combines future-proof scalability with carrier-class resilience, making it ideal for next-gen IP networks. Its SDN-ready architecture ensures smooth migration to automated, programmable networks.

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