Ribbon SBC 5400 Dual 2GB Chassis 500 Sessions RTU
The Ribbon SBC 5400 is a purpose-built session border controller engineered for communications service providers and large enterprises demanding robust multimedia communications with enterprise-grade security. This dual 2GB chassis configuration delivers 500 sessions RTU capacity, providing scalable, high-availability SIP-based communications infrastructure. Ideal for organizations requiring sophisticated routing, policy management, and assured performance under heavy traffic loads, the SBC 5400 combines compact design with powerful session control capabilities.
Key Features
- Dual SBC 5400 2GB chassis configuration for redundancy and high availability
- 500 sessions RTU (Ready-to-Use) capacity for scalable SIP communications
- Advanced SIP normalization and protocol interworking
- IPv4-IPv6 interworking for next-generation network compatibility
- Sophisticated routing and dynamic policy management
- Overload controls and traffic management for assured performance
- Enterprise-grade security with comprehensive threat protection
- Compact, purpose-built design optimized for data center deployment
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Ribbon Communications |
| Model |
SBC 5400 |
| Part Number |
SBC-5400-PK2-500HA |
| Configuration |
Dual 2GB Chassis |
| Session Capacity |
500 Sessions RTU |
| Product Type |
Session Border Controller (SBC) |
| Protocol Support |
SIP, IPv4, IPv6 |
| Key Functions |
Routing, Policy Management, SIP Normalization, Overload Control |
| Deployment |
Enterprise, Service Provider Networks |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a session border controller and why do I need one?
A session border controller (SBC) is a network security and management device that controls the signaling and media streams for multimedia communications. The Ribbon SBC 5400 protects your network by normalizing SIP protocols, managing traffic overload, enforcing security policies, and ensuring reliable communications between internal and external networks.
How does the 500 sessions RTU capacity scale for my organization?
The 500 sessions RTU configuration provides ready-to-use capacity for medium to large enterprise deployments. The dual 2GB chassis design enables high availability and redundancy, ensuring continuous communications even during maintenance or component failure. This scalable architecture supports growing communication demands without compromising performance.
Does the SBC 5400 support IPv6 and modern network requirements?
Yes. The Ribbon SBC 5400 includes IPv4-IPv6 interworking capabilities, enabling seamless communication between legacy IPv4 networks and modern IPv6 infrastructure. This ensures your communications platform remains compatible with current and future network standards.
What security features does the SBC 5400 provide?
The SBC 5400 delivers enterprise-grade security through sophisticated routing policies, SIP normalization to prevent protocol-based attacks, overload controls to mitigate denial-of-service threats, and comprehensive threat protection mechanisms designed to safeguard multimedia communications infrastructure.
