NCS540-2X400G QSFP-DD+2X100G+24X25G

The Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 540 large density routers are a 1RU platforms that support QSFP28 and QSFP56-DD ports and offer customers a 400G coherent optics transport solution. The NCS 540 large density platform enhances the existing NCS 540 portfolio by offering high throughput and flexible port interfaces ranging from 1G up to 400G.

Service providers are challenged by rapid traffic growth from mobile and fixed broadband users, a lack of an easily scalable network infrastructure, and siloed operational support and operational complexity. These challenges can be overcome by building a converged IP network. A single network infrastructure that is simple to operate, one that is capable of quickly scaling with growing demand and utilizes automation to increase flexibility and control will allow service providers to remove complexity and launch new revenue generating services. Aligning with Cisco® Routed Optical Networking Architecture to utilize coherent pluggable optics, the Cisco NCS 540 large density routers can be used as part of a converged IP transport solution. The NCS 540 large density routers are the leading platform in the industry supporting SFP56 interfaces, which is the same form factor as SFP/SFP+/SFP28 and leverages the PAM4 technology used for 400GE.

Cisco NCS 540 large density routers are temperature-hardened, small form factor, power-efficient devices suitable for both outdoor and indoor deployments. The NCS 540 large density platform offers 1Tbps throughput and best-in-class security both from a hardware and software standpoint. Powered by the industry-leading Cisco IOS® XR software, the platform offers not only operational efficiency and service agility, but also advanced features such as segment routing, EVPN, programmability, application awareness, network visibility, and can integrate automation tools.

Key product highlights

• 1RU small form factor with a 299-mm depth
• Front-to-back airflow
• Environmentally hardened, suitable for deployments in indoor or outdoor sealed cabinets
• Versatile Ethernet interface options: 1/10/25/40/50/100/200/400G
• Low latency forwarding, Class C compliant
• 400G/100G ZR/ZR+ optics support
• Precise frequency and phase/time synchronization using the latest industry standards
• Integrated GNSS receiver
• Rich quality-of-service capabilities for different SLAs
• Security-Trust Anchor module infrastructure, secure boot, image signing, run-time defense
• MEF 3.0 Compliant
• Excellent manageability
• Flexible consumption model