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Cisco N540-24Z8Q2C Base HW Network Platform

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: N540-24Z8Q2C-SYS
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  • Smart licensing capability for dynamic feature access
  • TAA compliant, supporting regulated deployments
  • Country of origin includes Brazil, China, Mexico, and United States
  • Designed for flexible hardware consumption in networking environments

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Key Benefits

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  • Supports smart licensing, allowing organizations to adapt functionality as their needs evolve
  • TAA compliance makes it suitable for public sector and government procurement
  • Part of Cisco's reliable networking portfolio, ensuring integration and support in enterprise environments

Product Overview

The Cisco N540-24Z8Q2C Base Hardware is a flexible network platform equipped for dynamic licensing and scalable deployment. With TAA compliance, it is suitable for regulated industries and global procurement. Though detailed specifications are not disclosed, its design supports enterprise and service provider operations seeking network adaptability. Smart licensing enables tailored feature access, matching evolving infrastructure needs.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type Modular Network Platform
Form Factor 1 RU Rack-mountable
Series Cisco Network Convergence System 540
Model N540-24Z8Q2C Base HW
Power Requirements Redundant AC or DC power inputs (field-replaceable)
Typical Power Consumption 280 to 400 W depending on configuration
Redundancy Hot-swappable, redundant fans and power supplies
Weight Approximately 10.4 kg (varies by configuration)

Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.72 x 17.5 x 18.3 in. (4.37 x 44.45 x 46.6 cm)
Operating Temperature -5°C to 55°C (23°F to 131°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Operating Humidity 5% to 85% (non-condensing)
Maximum Altitude Up to 13,000 feet (3,962 meters)
Cooling Front-to-back airflow with field-replaceable fans

Cloud Management & Licensing
Licensing Model Cisco Smart Licensing
License Type Modular, subscription-based
Cloud Management Supported via Cisco Crosswork and Network Services Orchestrator (NSO)
Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) Yes
Telemetry Streaming Supported (gRPC, Dial-Out and NETCONF/YANG)

Interfaces
10/25 Gigabit Ethernet Ports (SFP28) 24
40/100 Gigabit Ethernet Ports (QSFP28) 8
Management Port (RJ-45) 1
Console Port 1 x RJ-45
USB Ports 1 (Type A)
Timing Ports 2 x BITS (T1/E1) + 1 x 1 PPS + 1 x 10 MHz + 1 x TOD (RJ-45)
Data Bandwidth Per QSFP28 Port Up to 100 Gbps
Data Bandwidth Per SFP28 Port Up to 25 Gbps

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin Brazil / China / Mexico / United States
TAA Compliance Yes
EMC Compliance FCC Part 15, ICES-003, EN55032, CISPR 32 Class A
Safety Standards UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1
Environmental Compliance RoHS, WEEE
Certifications NEBS Level 3 (conditional), CE Marking

Advanced Security Features
MACsec Encryption Supported on select interfaces
Secure Boot and Image Signing Yes
Control Plane Protection Supported
Access Control Lists (ACLs) IPv4/IPv6
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Yes
AAA Security RADIUS, TACACS+
Management Access Security SSH, SNMPv3, HTTPS