Ribbon Sonus SBC 7000 VoIP Gateway - High-Capacity Session Border Control
The Sonus SBC 7000 is a VoIP gateway engineered for large enterprise and carrier environments requiring robust session border control. This pack includes two units, each supporting up to 4000 concurrent sessions with 10GbE connectivity. Perfect for organizations deploying mission-critical voice infrastructure, the SBC 7000 delivers carrier-grade reliability, scalability, and performance in a compact 5U rack-mountable form factor.
Ideal for service providers, large enterprises, and telecommunications operators, this session border controller protects your network while optimizing voice quality and call routing across complex VoIP environments.
Key Features
- High-capacity VoIP gateway supporting up to 4000 concurrent sessions per unit
- Dual 10GbE network interfaces for maximum throughput and redundancy
- Advanced session border control with comprehensive security and call management
- Compact 5U rack-mountable chassis designed for data center deployment
- Universal AC 100–240 V power input for global compatibility
- Pack of 2 units for redundancy and load balancing
- Carrier-grade reliability and uptime performance
- Supports multiple VoIP protocols and codec optimization
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Ribbon Communications |
| Product Model |
Sonus SBC 7000 |
| Part Number |
SBC-7000-PKG40K-HA |
| Session Capacity |
4000 concurrent sessions per unit |
| Network Connectivity |
Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) |
| Form Factor |
5U rack-mountable |
| Power Supply |
AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Package Contents |
2 × Sonus SBC 7000 units |
| Application |
Session Border Control, VoIP Gateway |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a session border controller and why do I need one?
A session border controller (SBC) is a network appliance that manages VoIP calls at the edge of your network. It provides security, call routing optimization, protocol translation, and quality of service management. The Sonus SBC 7000 is essential for enterprises and carriers protecting large-scale voice deployments from fraud, ensuring call quality, and enabling seamless interoperability between different VoIP systems.
How many concurrent calls can the Sonus SBC 7000 handle?
Each unit in this VoIP gateway pack supports up to 4000 concurrent sessions. With two units included, you can deploy them in an active-active or active-passive configuration to handle 4000–8000 sessions depending on your redundancy requirements.
Is the Sonus SBC 7000 suitable for carrier environments?
Yes. The SBC 7000 is specifically designed for carrier-grade deployments. Its 10GbE connectivity, high session capacity, and advanced call management features make it ideal for service providers and telecommunications operators managing large-scale VoIP networks.
What networking features does the 10GbE connectivity provide?
The dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity essential for processing thousands of concurrent VoIP sessions. This ensures minimal call setup delays, superior voice quality, and the ability to handle traffic spikes without performance degradation.
