High-Performance Cisco Router With 18G Ports & SDN Support N540X-6Z18G-SYS-A
High-Performance Cisco Router With 18G Ports & SDN Support N540X-6Z18G-SYS-A
The Cisco N540X-6Z18G-SYS-A is a high-performance aggregation services router designed for service providers and enterprise networks, delivering scalability, security, and SDN readiness for modern infrastructure. With 18x Gigabit Ethernet ports, advanced MPLS and Segment Routing support, and carrier-grade reliability, this router ensures seamless traffic aggregation, secure WAN connectivity, and efficient cloud integration.
Key Features & Benefits
✔ High-Speed Connectivity – 18x 1Gbps ports + modular expansion for 10G/25G/100G, ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications.
✔ SDN & NFV Ready – Supports Cisco ACI, automation tools (Ansible, Python), and virtualization for agile network management.
✔ Carrier-Class Reliability – Redundant power (optional), hot-swappable fans, and In-Service Software Upgrades (ISSU) for 99.999% uptime.
✔ Advanced Security – IPsec/MACsec encryption, ACLs, and integrated firewall for secure data transmission.
✔ MPLS & QoS Optimization – Ideal for service provider edge (PE) deployments, ensuring low-latency traffic prioritization.
Technical Specifications (N540X-6Z18G-SYS-A)
| Category | Specifications |
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| Ports | 18x 1G Ethernet, modular expansion slots |
| Performance | Multi-core CPU, high-throughput forwarding |
| Security | IPsec, MACsec, NetFlow, ACLs |
| Redundancy | Hot-swappable PSU (optional), ISSU support |
| Software | Cisco IOS XR (SDN, automation, telemetry) |
| Use Cases | ISP aggregation, enterprise WAN, 5G backhaul |
Why Choose This Cisco Router?
The N540X-6Z18G-SYS-A is a future-proof, scalable solution for networks requiring high-density Gigabit connectivity, SDN flexibility, and carrier-grade resilience. Whether deploying MPLS VPNs, cloud gateways, or mobile backhaul, this router delivers performance, security, and automation in a single platform.
Ideal for:
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Service Providers (PE routers, broadband aggregation)
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Enterprises (secure WAN edge, data center interconnect)
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5G & IoT Networks (low-latency, high-bandwidth backhaul)
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