Ribbon SBC 5400 Single 4GB Chassis
The Ribbon SBC 5400 is a purpose-built session border controller engineered for communications service providers and large enterprises requiring enterprise-grade network security and sophisticated routing capabilities. This compact, powerful platform delivers robust SIP normalization, advanced policy management, and built-in media transcoding to protect your network infrastructure while scaling multimedia traffic up to 10GB. Whether you're managing complex VoIP environments or multi-modal communications, the Single 5400-4GB Chassis provides the foundation for secure, reliable session management with support for up to 75,000 anchored media sessions.
Key Features
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Session Border Controller with robust network security and SIP normalization
- Multimedia traffic scaling from 2GB to 10GB capacity
- Support for up to 75,000 anchored media sessions (licensed configuration dependent)
- IPv4-IPv6 interworking for seamless protocol transition
- Advanced media transcoding capabilities built-in
- Multi-modal communication support for diverse endpoint types
- Sophisticated routing and policy management controls
- Overload protection and traffic management
- Compact, purpose-built chassis design for data center deployment
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Ribbon Communications |
| Part Number |
SBC-5400-PK4-10K |
| Product Type |
Session Border Controller (SBC) |
| Hardware Variant |
Single 5400-4GB Chassis |
| Multimedia Traffic Capacity |
Up to 10GB (scalable from 2GB) |
| Maximum Media Sessions |
Up to 75,000 anchored sessions |
| Security Features |
Network security, SIP normalization, policy management |
| Protocol Support |
IPv4-IPv6 interworking |
| Media Processing |
Built-in transcoding, multi-modal communication |
| Form Factor |
Compact chassis for enterprise deployment |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a session border controller and why do I need one?
A session border controller (SBC) like the Ribbon 5400 acts as a security gateway for your VoIP and multimedia communications. It provides network security, SIP normalization, routing intelligence, and policy enforcement to protect your infrastructure from threats while ensuring reliable call quality and session management across complex networks.
How many sessions can the Ribbon SBC 5400 handle?
The Single 5400-4GB Chassis supports up to 75,000 anchored media sessions depending on your licensed configuration. The platform scales multimedia traffic from 2GB up to 10GB, making it suitable for both mid-market and large enterprise deployments.
Does the Ribbon SBC 5400 support IPv6?
Yes, the Ribbon SBC 5400 includes IPv4-IPv6 interworking capabilities, allowing seamless communication between IPv4 and IPv6 networks. This future-proofs your infrastructure as you transition to next-generation protocols.
What media processing capabilities does this session border controller include?
The SBC 5400 features built-in media transcoding and multi-modal communication support, enabling it to handle diverse endpoint types and codec conversions without requiring external processing resources.
