{"product_id":"cisco-n540x-16z4g8q2c-router","title":"Gigabit Ethernet Router - Cisco NCS 540 1RU Rack-Mountable N540X-16Z4G8Q2C-D | Tecisoft","description":"\u003cp\u003e This \u003cstrong\u003egigabit ethernet router\u003c\/strong\u003e is perfect for data centers and enterprise networks who need high-performance \u003cstrong\u003erouter gigabit ethernet\u003c\/strong\u003e solutions. 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