Ribbon SBC 5400 Session Border Controller Chassis
The Ribbon SBC 5400 is a purpose-built session border controller designed for communications service providers and large enterprises requiring robust network security, sophisticated routing, and policy management. This compact 20GB chassis supports up to 20,000 real-time media sessions with 4x10G media ports and 4x1G high-availability interfaces, delivering enterprise-grade protection against threats while enabling multi-modal communications across IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Perfect for organizations needing reliable SIP normalization, overload controls, and seamless interworking between legacy and modern communication systems, the SBC 5400 provides the performance and security your network demands.
Key Features
- 20GB chassis configuration supporting up to 20,000 real-time media sessions
- 4x10G media ports for high-bandwidth communication traffic
- 4x1G high-availability interfaces for redundancy and failover protection
- Advanced SIP normalization and protocol interworking
- IPv4-IPv6 dual-stack support with seamless interoperability
- Comprehensive network security with threat detection and mitigation
- Sophisticated routing and policy management capabilities
- Overload controls and session management for network stability
- Multi-modal communications support for unified deployments
- Compact form factor optimized for data center environments
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Ribbon Communications |
| Part Number |
SBC-5400-PK4-20K |
| Product Type |
Session Border Controller Chassis |
| Chassis Capacity |
20GB |
| Media Sessions |
20,000 real-time sessions |
| Media Ports |
4x10G Ethernet |
| HA Ports |
4x1G Ethernet |
| Protocol Support |
SIP, IPv4, IPv6 |
| Security Features |
Threat detection, SIP normalization, policy enforcement |
| Deployment |
Data center, enterprise network |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a session border controller and why do I need one?
A session border controller (SBC) like the Ribbon SBC 5400 sits at the edge of your network to manage, control, and protect voice and video communications. It provides essential security, protocol normalization, and policy enforcement for SIP-based communications, making it critical for service providers and enterprises handling multi-vendor environments.
How many concurrent sessions can the SBC 5400 handle?
The Ribbon SBC 5400 supports up to 20,000 real-time media sessions, making it suitable for large-scale deployments. The 4x10G media ports provide ample bandwidth to handle high-volume communication traffic without bottlenecks.
Does the SBC 5400 support IPv6 and legacy IPv4 networks?
Yes, the SBC 5400 includes IPv4-IPv6 interworking capabilities, enabling seamless communication between modern IPv6 networks and legacy IPv4 systems. This dual-stack support ensures compatibility across diverse network environments.
What redundancy options does the SBC 5400 provide?
The chassis includes 4x1G high-availability interfaces designed for redundancy and failover protection. This ensures continuous service availability and network resilience in mission-critical deployments.
