Cisco N540-24Z8Q2C-SYS Network Convergence System 540

N540-24Z8Q2C-SYS Cisco Router Chassis – N540-24Z8Q2C-SYS – Management Port – 34 – 100 Gigabit Ethernet – 1U – Rack-mountable

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The Cisco Visual Network Index^™ forecasts that global IP traffic will increase threefold by 2021, driven by both mobile and wireline traffic. This explosion will be driven by next generation technologies such as 5G for mobile, Remote PHY for cable and Carrier Ethernet evolution. The service provider network of the future will not just provide exponentially higher bandwidth at lower operating costs but will also be capable of enabling new applications such as pervasive mobile broadband, massive IoT, tactile Internet, smart cities, and virtual reality.

The Cisco^® Network Convergence System 540 Routers (NCS 540) are designed for cost-effective delivery of these next-generation services and applications. These routers are temperature-hardened, high-throughput, small form factor, low-power-consumption devices suitable for both outdoor and indoor deployments. They are powered by the industry-leading carrier-class 64-bit version of Cisco IOS XR Software designed for operational efficiency and service agility. Cisco IOS XR Software offers advanced features such as programmability, application awareness, network visibility, and automation. The Cisco NCS 540 series of routers is an intelligent converged access platform which enables service providers to deliver next-level business and entertainment experiences.

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Specifications for Cisco N540-24Z8Q2C-SYS

Interfaces/Ports

Powerline	No
Management Port	Yes

I/O Expansions

Number of Total Expansion Slots	34

Network & Communication

Ethernet Technology	100 Gigabit Ethernet
Network Technology	10GBase-X
	25GBase-X
	100GBase-X

Power Description

PoE (RJ-45) Port	No
Redundant Power Supply Supported	Yes

Physical Characteristics

Compatible Rack Unit	1U
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Height	43.7 mm
Width	439.4 mm
Depth	254.5 mm
Weight (Approximate)	6.35 kg

Miscellaneous

Environmentally Friendly	Yes