Cisco Network NCS 540 N540-24Z8Q2C-M 1RU High‑Performance 2x100GE Carrier Grade 2x Hot-Swappable DC Power Router

The Cisco NCS 540 N540‑24Z8Q2C‑M is a compact, high-performance, carrier-grade 1RU router designed for next-generation metro aggregation and edge networks. Equipped with 24×10G SFP+, 8×25G SFP28, and 2×100G QSFP28 interfaces, it delivers exceptional throughput and flexibility for service providers and data centers. With dual hot-swappable DC power supplies, advanced routing protocols, and SDN/NFV-ready architecture, this router supports scalable IP/MPLS transport, seamless automation, and enhanced network resiliency.

Perfect for ISPs, telecom operators, and enterprise backbone deployments, the N540-24Z8Q2C-M ensures high availability and low latency in demanding environments.

Featured:

• Model: Cisco NCS 540 N540‑24Z8Q2C‑M

• Form Factor: 1RU compact, carrier-grade chassis

• Interfaces: 24x 1GE/10GE; 8x 1GE/10GE/25GE; 2x 40GE/100GE

• Throughput: Up to 300 Mpps (Million packets per second)

• Power Supply: Dual hot-swappable DC power modules

• Network Architecture: Supports IP/MPLS, Segment Routing, EVPN

• Advanced Features: Telemetry, SDN-ready, MACsec encryption

• Ideal For: Metro aggregation, ISP core, data center edge, mobile backhaul

• High Availability: Redundant power and fans, carrier-grade reliability

• Management: CLI, SNMP, NETCONF/YANG, Cisco IOS XR

Bandwidth / Performance:

• System Switching Capacity: 800 Gbps full duplex

• Forwarding Rate: 300 million packets per second (Mpps)

• Interface Bandwidth Breakdown:

  • 24 × 10G SFP+ ports → Up to 240 Gbps

  • 8 × 25G SFP28 ports → Up to 200 Gbps

  • 2 × 100G QSFP28 ports → Up to 200 Gbps