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CISCO N540 Front Haul Cell Site Router, 100Gbps, 1RU

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  • 100 Gbps data transfer rate supports high-throughput mobile networking
  • 1RU form factor with dimensions of 17.5" W x 15" D x 1.72" H for rack-efficient deployment
  • Supports multiple interface types: CPRI, 1/10/25/100G Ethernet
  • Powered by a 1.7 GHz processor with 8 GB RAM for efficient packet handling
  • TAA compliant and manufactured in Mexico, eligible for federal procurements
  • Includes 1-year limited hardware warranty for Cisco NCS 540 series

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Key Benefits

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  • Optimized for 5G fronthaul applications with robust CPRI and 100G Ethernet support
  • Compact 1RU design allows installation in space-constrained cell sites and edge locations
  • Enterprise-grade reliability backed by Cisco’s 1-year limited hardware warranty

Product Overview

The CISCO N540 Front Haul Cell Site Router offers 100 Gbps throughput and a host of high-speed interface configurations including CPRI and 100G Ethernet ports, optimized for modern mobile infrastructures like 5G fronthaul. With a 1RU form factor, a compact build (17.5" x 15" x 1.72"), and 8 GB RAM powered by a 1.7 GHz CPU, it maintains performance in space-constrained environments. Additionally, it’s TAA compliant and backed by a 1-year limited hardware warranty, supporting reliable and compliant deployments in government or enterprise networks.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type Front Haul Cell Site Router
Form Factor 1RU
Height (Rack Units) 1RU
CPU 1.7 GHz
RAM 8 GB
Throughput 100 Gbps
Weight 7.55 kg
Power Requirements AC and DC options, typical 150W (varies by module configuration)
Description Optimized for 5G fronthaul deployments with high-speed Ethernet and CPRI support.

Physical & Environmental
Width 17.5 inches
Depth 15 inches
Height 1.72 inches
Operating Temperature -40 to 65 °C
Storage Temperature -40 to 70 °C
Operating Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Cooling Type Fan-cooled, front-to-back airflow
MTBF Over 1 million hours (varies by configuration)

Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface CLI, SNMP, NETCONF, RESTCONF
Software Licensing Cisco IOS XR modular software-based licensing
Included Cloud Features Support for Cisco Crosswork, automation, model-driven telemetry
Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) Supported
Telemetry Support gRPC-based telemetry streaming

Interfaces
Interface Types CPRI, Ethernet
Interface Configuration 4x1/10G/CPRI 3-8 + 8x1/10G + 4x1/10/25G + 2x10/25G (802.1Qbu) + 2x100G
100G Ethernet Ports 2
25G Ethernet Ports 6
10G Ethernet Ports 12
CPRI Ports 4 (with flexible CPRI rates 3 to 8)
Data Link Protocols Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet
Port Aggregation Protocols LAG, LACP

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin Mexico
TAA Compliant Yes
Certifications NEBS Level 3, RoHS, RCM, CE, FCC
REACH Compliant Yes

Advanced Security Features
Secure Boot Yes
MACsec Encryption Supported on selected interfaces
Control Plane Protection Yes
Infrastructure Access Control Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Authentication Methods TACACS+, RADIUS, local
Secure Management SSH, SNMPv3, HTTPS
Data Plane Policing Supported
Keychain Authentication Supported