Ribbon SBC 5400 Dual 2GB Chassis – 8000 Sessions RTU
The Ribbon SBC 5400 is a purpose-built session border controller engineered for communications service providers and large enterprises requiring sophisticated multimedia communications infrastructure. This dual 5400-2GB chassis configuration delivers 8000 licensed sessions with enterprise-grade routing, policy management, and multi-modal security. Built for scalability and reliability, the SBC 5400 enables secure, policy-driven communications across hybrid networks with advanced SIP normalization and IPv4-IPv6 interworking capabilities.
Key Features
- Dual 5400-2GB chassis architecture for high availability and redundancy
- 8000 licensed sessions (RTU) for large-scale deployment
- Advanced SIP normalization and protocol interoperability
- IPv4-IPv6 interworking for seamless network transition
- Sophisticated routing and policy management controls
- Multi-modal security features for threat protection
- Overload controls and traffic management
- Compact form factor optimized for data center deployment
- Purpose-built for communications service providers and enterprises
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Ribbon Communications |
| Part Number |
SBC-5400-PK2-8K |
| Product Type |
Session Border Controller |
| Chassis Configuration |
Dual 5400-2GB |
| Licensed Sessions |
8000 (RTU) |
| Memory per Chassis |
2GB |
| Protocol Support |
SIP, IPv4, IPv6 |
| Security Features |
Multi-modal security, threat protection |
| Deployment Model |
On-premises data center |
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 initiation, conduct, and termination of multimedia sessions. The Ribbon SBC 5400 protects your network by normalizing SIP traffic, enforcing policies, managing overload conditions, and providing multi-modal security for voice, video, and data communications.
How many sessions can the SBC 5400 dual chassis support?
The SBC-5400-PK2-8K configuration supports 8000 licensed sessions with its dual 2GB chassis setup, making it suitable for large-scale communications service provider and enterprise deployments requiring high-capacity session management.
Does the Ribbon SBC 5400 support IPv6 migration?
Yes. The SBC 5400 includes IPv4-IPv6 interworking capabilities, enabling seamless communication between legacy IPv4 networks and modern IPv6 infrastructure during network transitions and hybrid deployments.
What security features does the SBC 5400 provide?
The Ribbon SBC 5400 delivers multi-modal security including SIP normalization, threat detection, policy enforcement, and overload controls to protect against attacks, fraud, and network congestion while maintaining service quality.
