Ribbon SBC 5400 Dual 5400-2GB Chassis – Enterprise-Grade Session Border Controller
The Ribbon SBC 5400 is a purpose-built session border controller engineered for communications service providers and large enterprises requiring robust network security and sophisticated routing capabilities. This Dual 5400-2GB Chassis configuration delivers high-availability infrastructure supporting up to 2,000 sessions, making it ideal for organizations managing heavy multimedia traffic with demanding SIP normalization and policy management requirements. Whether you're scaling real-time IP communications or securing multi-modal networks, the SBC 5400 ensures assured performance, advanced IPv4-IPv6 interworking, and built-in media transcoding for seamless enterprise deployments.
Key Features
- Dual 5400-2GB Chassis configuration supporting up to 2,000 concurrent sessions
- Advanced SIP normalization and policy management for reliable communications
- Robust network security with sophisticated routing and overload controls
- IPv4-IPv6 interworking for seamless protocol transition
- Built-in media transcoding for multi-modal communication support
- High-availability infrastructure for mission-critical deployments
- Scalable platform architecture within Ribbon's SBC Core family
- Optimized performance under heavy multimedia traffic loads
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Ribbon Communications |
| Part Number |
SBC-5400-PK4-2K-HA |
| Product Series |
SBC 5400 |
| Chassis Configuration |
Dual 5400-2GB |
| Maximum Sessions |
2,000 |
| Memory |
2GB per unit |
| Platform Family |
Ribbon SBC Core |
| Primary Function |
Session Border Controller |
| High Availability |
Yes (HA configuration) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a session border controller and why do I need one?
A session border controller like the Ribbon SBC 5400 protects your network by managing SIP signaling, enforcing security policies, normalizing protocols, and controlling media streams. It's essential for service providers and enterprises handling real-time communications, ensuring network security, call quality, and regulatory compliance.
How many sessions can the Dual 5400-2GB Chassis handle?
The Dual 5400-2GB Chassis configuration supports up to 2,000 concurrent sessions, making it suitable for mid-to-large enterprise deployments and service provider networks with substantial multimedia traffic requirements.
Does the SBC 5400 support IPv6 migration?
Yes, the Ribbon SBC 5400 includes advanced IPv4-IPv6 interworking capabilities, enabling seamless protocol transition and ensuring your network can evolve to next-generation IP infrastructure without service disruption.
What transcoding capabilities does the SBC 5400 provide?
The SBC 5400 features built-in media transcoding, supporting multi-modal communication and enabling codec conversion on-the-fly. This ensures compatibility across diverse endpoints and optimizes bandwidth utilization for heavy multimedia traffic scenarios.
