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Cisco N540X-12Z16G-DHB-D | NCS 540 Router, 12x 10G SFP+, 12x 1G SFP, DC Power

N540X-12Z16G-DHB-D

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Description

The Cisco NCS 540 is a 1RU, temperature-hardened service provider access and aggregation router running carrier-class Cisco IOS XR. It is built for mobile backhaul (5G), converged access and deployments in indoor or outdoor cabinets that need precise timing and synchronisation.

This DC-powered variant provides 12x 1GE/10GE SFP+ ports, 12x 1GE SFP ports and 4x 1GE RJ-45 ports, with up to 160 Mpps of forwarding performance. It has a 4-core 1.6GHz x86 CPU, 8GB DRAM and 32GB of storage. Power comes from fixed dual redundant DC power supplies with an input range of -40V to -72V DC, and the chassis is rated for -40C to +70C operation at 1,000 ft. An integrated GNSS receiver, SyncE and IEEE 1588 PTP support Class C timing.

Capacity on this chassis family is licensed with Access Essentials or Access Advantage Right-to-Use or subscription options per 10G. Supported optics are listed in the Cisco Transceiver Module Group Compatibility Matrix, and DC-variant rackmount kits are available in 19-inch, 23-inch and ETSI sizes.

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Features

- Carrier-class Cisco IOS XR software with programmability, automation and network visibility
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 services including VLAN/Q-in-Q, LAG/LACP, G.8032, OSPF, IS-IS, MP-BGP, VRF and BFD
- MPLS (LDP, RSVP-TE, L2VPN, EVPN, VPLS) and Segment Routing (SR-MPLS, SRv6, TI-LFA, SR-TE)
- Hierarchical QoS with deep packet buffers and virtual output queueing
- Frequency and phase/time synchronisation with SyncE and IEEE 1588 PTP (T-GM/T-BC, G.8273.2 Class B/C)
- Security with trust anchor hardware, secure boot, image signing, run-time defence, LPTS and AAA/TACACS+
- Manageability via NETCONF/gRPC, YANG models, model-driven telemetry, ZTP and third-party app hosting
- MEF 3.0 compliant and environmentally hardened for indoor or outdoor cabinets

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

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Technical Specifications

- Ports: 12 x 1GE/10GE SFP+
- Ports: 12 x 1GE SFP
- Ports: 4 x 1GE RJ-45 (10/100M)
- Forwarding performance: up to 160 Mpps
- CPU: 4-core 1.6GHz x86
- Memory: 8GB DRAM
- Storage: 32GB
- Power supplies: fixed dual redundant DC
- DC input: -40V to -72V
- Power consumption (NCS 540 family): minimum under 100W, typical under 200W, maximum 250W
- Fans: fixed redundant, side-to-side (right to left) airflow
- Operating temperature: -40C to +70C at 1,000 ft, +65C at 6,000 ft, +55C at 13,000 ft
- Storage temperature: -40 to 70C
- Operating humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
- Altitude: 0 to 13,000 ft
- Surge rating (IEC 61000-4-5): DC 1kV DM, 1kV CM
- Timing: SyncE, IEEE 1588 PTP, integrated GNSS receiver, Class C
- Timing interfaces: BITS, 1pps, 10MHz, ToD, GNSS antenna
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.72 x 17.3 x 9.84 in, 1RU, 25 cm depth
- Weight: 6.0 kg
- NEBS: GR-63-CORE and GR-1089-CORE compliant
- Latency (NCS 540 family): typically under 10 microseconds
- Software: Cisco IOS XR

FAQs

Q: Does this router need a software licence?
A: It runs Cisco IOS XR. Capacity on this chassis family is licensed with Access Essentials or Access Advantage Right-to-Use or subscription options per 10G.

Q: What power does it use?
A: It uses fixed dual redundant DC power supplies with an input range of -40V to -72V DC. The NCS 540 family draws under 100W at minimum, under 200W typically and 250W at maximum.

Q: Which optics and rackmount kits work with it?
A: Supported optics are listed in the Cisco Transceiver Module Group Compatibility Matrix. DC-variant rackmount kits include N540-RCKMT-19-ACD, N540-RCKMT-23-ACD and N540-RKMT-ETSI-ACD, and the cable bracket is N540-CBL-BRKT-AC.

Q: Can it be installed in an outdoor cabinet?
A: Yes. It is rated for -40C to +70C operation at 1,000 ft and is designed for indoor or outdoor cabinet deployments.

Q: How does this DC variant differ from the AC variant?
A: This variant has fixed dual redundant DC power supplies, while the AC variant has a single fixed AC power supply. The port layout is the same.

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