Ribbon EDGE 8300 Multi-Service Edge Router
The Ribbon EDGE 8300 is a high-performance multi-service edge router engineered for enterprise and provider-edge deployments requiring robust Layer 3 routing, advanced voice gateway capabilities, and Session Border Controller functionality. This edge router delivers up to 10 Gbps data throughput while supporting up to 5,000 SIP endpoints and 1,000 concurrent voice sessions, making it ideal for organizations needing secure, scalable communications infrastructure. With 24 FXS ports, PRI/T1/E1 interfaces, and redundant AC power supplies, the EDGE-8300 combines edge routing, gateway, and SBC capabilities in a single platform—perfect for enterprise voice networks, Microsoft Teams Survivable Branch Appliance deployments, and distributed communications environments.
Key Features
- Multi-service edge router with integrated Session Border Controller (SBC) and gateway functionality
- Up to 10 Gbps bidirectional throughput for high-capacity data and voice traffic
- Layer 3 routing for enterprise and provider-edge network deployments
- Supports up to 5,000 SIP endpoints and 1,000 concurrent voice sessions
- 24 FXS analog ports for legacy phone system integration
- PRI/T1/E1 digital interfaces for carrier connectivity
- 2 x 10GE SFP WAN ports for high-speed uplink connectivity
- 8 x 1GE LAN ports for internal network connectivity
- Redundant AC power supplies for high-availability deployments
- Microsoft Teams Survivable Branch Appliance (SBA) compatible
- Secure communications with advanced routing and traffic management
- 1GB memory with 2.5 Gb bidirectional capacity
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Ribbon Communications |
| Model |
EDGE-8300-24S-R-01 |
| Product Type |
Multi-Service Edge Router / Session Border Controller |
| WAN Connectivity |
2 x 10GE SFP ports |
| LAN Connectivity |
8 x 1GE ports |
| Voice Ports |
24 FXS analog ports |
| Digital Interfaces |
PRI/T1/E1 support |
| Data Throughput |
Up to 10 Gbps (2.5 Gb bidirectional) |
| SIP Endpoints |
Up to 5,000 |
| Concurrent Voice Sessions |
Up to 1,000 |
| Memory |
1GB |
| Routing |
Layer 3 routing |
| Power Supply |
Redundant AC PSU |
| High Availability |
Yes - redundant power and failover support |
| Teams Integration |
Microsoft Teams Survivable Branch Appliance compatible |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a multi-service edge router and how does it benefit enterprise networks?
A multi-service edge router like the Ribbon EDGE 8300 consolidates routing, gateway, and Session Border Controller functions into a single platform. This reduces infrastructure complexity, lowers deployment costs, and provides centralized management for voice, data, and security services at the network edge—critical for enterprises managing distributed branch offices and hybrid communications environments.
Is the Ribbon EDGE 8300 compatible with Microsoft Teams?
Yes, the EDGE 8300 is fully compatible with Microsoft Teams Survivable Branch Appliance (SBA) deployments. This enables organizations to maintain Teams voice connectivity and calling capabilities during WAN outages, ensuring business continuity for remote and branch office locations.
How many concurrent voice calls can the EDGE 8300 handle?
The Ribbon EDGE 8300 supports up to 1,000 concurrent voice sessions with capacity for 5,000 SIP endpoints, making it suitable for mid-to-large enterprise deployments and service provider edge networks requiring high-capacity voice gateway functionality.
What connectivity options does the EDGE-8300-24S-R-01 provide?
This model includes 2 x 10GE SFP WAN ports for high-speed uplink connectivity, 8 x 1GE LAN ports for internal networks, 24 FXS analog ports for legacy phone integration, and PRI/T1/E1 interfaces for carrier connectivity—delivering flexible multi-service edge routing for diverse network architectures.
