Ribbon SBC 5400 Session Border Controller
The Ribbon SBC 5400 is a purpose-built session border controller engineered for communications service providers and large enterprises that demand enterprise-grade network security, sophisticated routing capabilities, and reliable multimedia communications management. This compact yet powerful platform secures and manages multimedia communications while delivering robust SIP normalization, policy management, and overload controls. Perfect for organizations requiring IPv4-IPv6 interworking, multi-modal communication support, and built-in media transcoding in a single integrated solution.
Key Features
- Compact, purpose-built session border controller design for CSPs and enterprises
- Robust network security with sophisticated routing and policy management
- SIP normalization and overload controls for reliable call handling
- IPv4-IPv6 interworking for seamless network transition
- Multi-modal communication support for diverse deployment scenarios
- Built-in media transcoding capabilities
- Scales from 2GB to 10GB of multimedia traffic capacity
- Supports up to 75,000 anchored media sessions
- Assured performance and reliability under heavy traffic conditions
- Single chassis configuration for space-efficient deployment
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Ribbon Communications |
| Part Number |
SBC-5400-PK4-60KHA |
| Product Type |
Session Border Controller |
| Chassis Configuration |
Single Chassis |
| Session Capacity |
60,000 Handled Sessions (60KHA) |
| Maximum Anchored Media Sessions |
Up to 75,000 |
| Traffic Scaling |
2GB to 10GB multimedia traffic |
| Memory Configuration |
4GB |
| Network Protocols |
IPv4, IPv6, SIP |
| Key Capabilities |
Routing, Policy Management, Media Transcoding, SIP Normalization |
| Communication Modes |
Multi-modal communication support |
| Form Factor |
Compact single chassis |
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 is essential network security and management equipment that protects your communications infrastructure. It manages multimedia communications sessions, enforces security policies, normalizes SIP protocols, and ensures reliable call handling across your network—critical for service providers and enterprises managing high-volume communications.
Can the Ribbon SBC 5400 handle IPv4 and IPv6 networks?
Yes, the Ribbon SBC 5400 provides native IPv4-IPv6 interworking, enabling seamless communication between legacy IPv4 networks and modern IPv6 infrastructure. This dual-protocol support ensures your communications remain uninterrupted during network transitions.
How many sessions can the SBC 5400 support?
The Ribbon SBC 5400 (60KHA configuration) handles up to 60,000 sessions with capacity to support up to 75,000 anchored media sessions, while scaling multimedia traffic from 2GB to 10GB. This ensures reliable performance even under heavy traffic loads.
What makes the SBC 5400 suitable for large enterprises?
The Ribbon SBC 5400 combines enterprise-grade network security, sophisticated routing and policy management, built-in media transcoding, and multi-modal communication support in a compact single chassis design. Its ability to handle up to 75,000 anchored media sessions with assured reliability makes it ideal for large-scale communications deployments.
