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Cisco N540X-16Z4G8Q2C-AV | NCS 540 Router, 16x10G, 8x25G, 2x100G, AC, IOS XR

N540X-16Z4G8Q2C-AV

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Description

The NCS 540 is a 1RU, industrial-temperature IOS XR aggregation and access router built for service providers and enterprise networks. It suits mobile backhaul and fronthaul, cell-site routing and metro access or aggregation, including deployments in indoor or outdoor cabinets where precise timing is needed.

This AC power variant provides 16 x 1GE/10GE SFP/SFP+ ports, 8 x 1GE/10GE/25GE SFP/SFP+/SFP28 ports, 2 x 40GE/100GE QSFP28 ports and 4 x 1GE RJ-45 copper ports. Forwarding performance reaches up to 300 Mpps, backed by an 8-core 1.7GHz x86 CPU, 8GB DRAM and 32GB storage. It uses a fixed single AC power supply rated 90-265V AC, 50-60Hz, and runs Cisco IOS XR with Right-to-Use and subscription software licensing options.

It accepts 1G, 10G, 25G and 40G/100G pluggable optics listed in the Cisco Optics-to-Device Compatibility Matrix. Integrated SyncE, PTP and a GNSS receiver cover frequency and phase synchronisation, with an operating range of -40C to +70C in a compact 28 cm deep chassis.

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Features

- Precise frequency and phase/time synchronisation with SyncE, IEEE 1588 PTP and an integrated GNSS receiver
- Segment Routing (SR-MPLS and SRv6), EVPN/VPLS, MPLS, L3VPN and TI-LFA
- Hierarchical QoS with virtual output queues and deep packet buffers
- Low-latency forwarding, typically under 10 microseconds
- Secure boot, image signing, trust anchor and control-plane protection
- Model-driven telemetry with NETCONF, gRPC and YANG, plus ZTP and third-party app hosting
- Compact 1RU, 28 cm deep chassis with side-to-side airflow for indoor or outdoor cabinets
- Industrial temperature operation from -40C to +70C

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

FAQs

Technical Specifications

- Router PID (AC family): N540X-16Z4G8Q2C-A
- SFP/SFP+ ports: 16 x 1GE/10GE
- SFP/SFP+/SFP28 ports: 8 x 1GE/10GE/25GE
- QSFP28 ports: 2 x 40GE/100GE
- Copper ports: 4 x 1GE RJ-45 (10/100/1000M)
- Forwarding performance: up to 300 Mpps
- CPU: 8-core 1.7GHz x86
- Memory: 8GB DRAM
- Storage: 32GB
- Power supply: fixed single AC, 90-265V AC, 50-60Hz
- Power consumption (NCS 540 family): under 100W minimum, under 200W typical, 250W maximum
- Fans: modular fan tray with redundant fans
- Airflow: side-to-side (right to left)
- Operating temperature: -40C to +70C (derated at altitude)
- Operating humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.72 x 17.3 x 11.02 in (1RU, 28 cm depth)
- Weight: 5.5 kg
- Timing: SyncE, PTP, internal GNSS receiver, BITS, 1pps, 10MHz, ToD
- Compliance: NEBS GR-63-CORE and GR-1089-CORE, MEF 3.0
- Operating system: Cisco IOS XR

FAQs

Q: Does this router need a software licence?
A: It runs Cisco IOS XR. Cisco offers Right-to-Use and subscription licences per 10G, including Access Essentials and Access Advantage tiers. Feature availability depends on the tier applied.

Q: What power does it need?
A: It has a fixed single AC power supply that accepts 90-265V AC at 50-60Hz. The NCS 540 family draws up to 250W maximum. Region-specific AC power cords are ordered separately.

Q: Which optics does it support?
A: It supports 1G and 10G SFP/SFP+, 25G SFP28 and 40G/100G QSFP28 pluggable optics listed in the Cisco Optics-to-Device Compatibility Matrix.

Q: How does the AC version differ from the DC version?
A: The AC variant uses a fixed single AC supply. The DC sibling uses dual redundant -40 to -72V DC supplies. Port layout and IOS XR software are otherwise the same.

Q: Which rack-mount kits fit this router?
A: The AC variant works with N540-RCKMT-19-EGA, N540-RCKMT-23-EGA and N540-RKMT-ETSI-EGA rack-mount kits. A cable bracket, N540-CBL-BRKT-EG, is also available.

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