Ribbon SBC 5400 Session Border Controller
The Ribbon SBC 5400 is a compact, purpose-built session border controller engineered for communications service providers and large enterprises requiring robust multimedia communications infrastructure. This carrier-grade platform delivers sophisticated routing, policy management, and security controls for high-volume IP telephony deployments, supporting up to 60,000 concurrent sessions with enterprise-class reliability and interoperability across diverse network environments.
Built for organizations demanding advanced SIP normalization, IPv4-IPv6 interworking, and multi-modal communication support, the SBC 5400 provides the security, scalability, and performance needed to protect and optimize real-time communications at scale.
Key Features
- Carrier-grade session border controller with 60,000 session capacity
- Advanced SIP normalization and protocol interoperability
- IPv4-IPv6 interworking for modern network architectures
- Sophisticated routing and policy management controls
- Multi-modal communication support for diverse endpoints
- Overload protection and traffic management
- Enterprise-class security and threat prevention
- Compact single chassis design for efficient deployment
- 4GB memory configuration for optimal performance
- Purpose-built for service providers and large enterprises
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer |
Ribbon Communications |
| Product Type |
Session Border Controller |
| Model |
SBC 5400 |
| Part Number |
SBC-5400-PK4-60K |
| Session Capacity |
60,000 concurrent sessions |
| Memory |
4GB |
| Chassis Configuration |
Single chassis |
| Primary Function |
Multimedia communications routing, security, and policy management |
| Protocol Support |
SIP, IPv4, IPv6 |
| Target Market |
Communications service providers, large enterprises |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a session border controller and why do enterprises need one?
A session border controller is a critical security and interoperability device that manages, controls, and protects multimedia communications sessions. Enterprises deploy session border controllers to enforce security policies, normalize protocols, manage traffic overload, and ensure reliable communication between internal networks and external service providers.
How does the Ribbon SBC 5400 handle IPv4-IPv6 interworking?
The SBC 5400 provides native IPv4-IPv6 interworking capabilities, enabling seamless communication between legacy IPv4 networks and modern IPv6 infrastructure. This ensures your multimedia communications remain operational during network transitions without requiring separate gateways or complex workarounds.
What session capacity does the SBC 5400 support?
The Ribbon SBC 5400 supports up to 60,000 concurrent sessions, making it suitable for large-scale deployments by communications service providers and enterprise organizations with high-volume IP telephony requirements.
Is the SBC 5400 suitable for service providers?
Yes, the SBC 5400 is purpose-built for communications service providers requiring carrier-grade reliability, advanced routing and policy management, and the scalability to support thousands of enterprise customers with diverse multimedia communication needs.
