Cisco NCS 540 28X10G + 4X100G DC Router

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: N540-28Z4C-SYS-D
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  • - 28x 1GE/10GE and 4x 40GE/100GE ports for flexible connectivity
  • - 8-core 1.7GHz processor ensures stable control performance
  • - Equipped with 8GB DRAM and 32GB onboard storage
  • - Supports advanced routing protocols: OSPFv2, OSPFv3
  • - Integrated security features include TACACS+ and SSH
  • - TAA-compliant design suitable for government procurement

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Key Benefits

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  • - High port density and uplink speeds make it ideal for service providers and WAN aggregation
  • - Compact 1RU design with rich features fits space-constrained environments without compromising performance
  • - Designed for regulatory compliance with TAA support and backed by Cisco’s limited hardware warranty

Product Overview

The Cisco NCS 540 28X10G + 4X100G DC router offers 28x 1GE/10GE and 4x 40GE/100GE high-speed port configurations in a compact 1RU form factor, making it suitable for high-density networking environments. It leverages an 8-core 1.7GHz CPU with 8GB DRAM and 32GB storage for robust performance. Support for OSPFv2, OSPFv3, TACACS+, and SSH ensures advanced routing and secure access. With TAA compliance and a 1-year limited warranty, it targets both enterprise and government-level applications where uptime, security, and scalability are critical.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Service Provider Edge Router
Form Factor 1RU rack-mountable
CPU 8-core 1.7 GHz processor
Memory (RAM) 8 GB DRAM
Internal Storage 32 GB
Power Supply Type Dual -48V DC power inputs
Redundant Power Supply Yes
MTBF Over 270,000 hours
Warranty 1-Year Limited Warranty

Physical & Environmental

Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.72 x 17.5 x 18.2 in. (43.6 x 444.5 x 462.3 mm)
Weight 20.5 lbs (9.3 kg)
Rack Mountable Yes
Operating Temperature -40°C to +65°C
Storage Temperature -40°C to +70°C
Operating Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Altitude Up to 13,000 ft (4000 m)
Cooling Front-to-back airflow

Cloud Management & Licensing

Management Interface CLI, SNMP, SSH, NETCONF, RESTCONF
Supported OS Cisco IOS XR
Licensing Model Subscription and perpetual
Included Licensing Base license; add-ons required for advanced features

Interfaces

Total Ethernet Ports 32
10G SFP+ Ports 28
100G QSFP28 Ports 4
Port Types Supported 1G/10G SFP+, 40G/100G QSFP28
Management Ports 1x RJ-45 console, 1x USB, 1x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet
Data Throughput Up to 800 Gbps aggregate
Switch Fabric Capacity 800 Gbps
Interface Slots Fixed configuration (no modular slots)

Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin Brazil / China / Mexico
TAA Compliant Yes
Certifications ROHS, REACH, UL, NEBS Level 3
EMC Standards EN55032, EN55024, CISPR 22/24

Advanced Security Features

Access Control TACACS+, RADIUS, AAA
Encryption Protocols SSH, SNMPv3
Routing Protocols OSPFv2, OSPFv3, IS-IS, BGP
Secure Boot and Image Signing Yes
Software Integrity Assurance Yes