Ribbon SBC 5400 Performance Pack: Enterprise-Grade Session Border Controller
The Ribbon SBC 5400 is a hardware-based session border controller engineered for service providers and large enterprises demanding carrier-grade performance, security, and reliability. This performance pack configuration delivers 10-GbE interface capability with 15,000 concurrent sessions and high availability failover, scaling up to 75,000 sessions via flexible licensing on the same hardware platform. Built for mission-critical SIP session handling and media transcoding, the SBC 5400 protects your network infrastructure while maintaining exceptional throughput and call quality.
Key Features
- Hardware-based session border controller with 10-GbE interface support for high-speed deployments
- Scales from 10,000 to 75,000 concurrent sessions via software licensing on single platform
- High-performance SIP session handling with advanced call routing and policy enforcement
- Integrated media transcoding for codec conversion and format adaptation
- Secure RTP with 128-bit AES encryption and SHA-1 authentication for encrypted media streams
- Dual 1-GbE and 10-GbE interface options for flexible network integration
- High availability (HA) configuration with automatic failover protection
- Carrier-grade reliability designed for service provider and enterprise deployments
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Ribbon |
| Product Line |
SBC 5400 Performance Pack |
| Part Number |
SBC-5400PK10-15KHA |
| Network Interfaces |
10-GbE (Primary), 1-GbE (Secondary) |
| Session Capacity (Base) |
15,000 concurrent sessions |
| Maximum Session Capacity |
75,000 concurrent sessions (via licensing) |
| Security Protocol |
Secure RTP with 128-bit AES and SHA-1 |
| Core Functions |
SIP session handling, media transcoding, call routing |
| Deployment Model |
High Availability (HA) with failover |
| Target Market |
Service providers, large enterprises, carrier networks |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a session border controller and why do I need one?
A session border controller (SBC) is a network security and performance device that sits at the edge of your VoIP infrastructure. It protects your network from threats, manages SIP signaling, ensures call quality, and enables secure communication between internal networks and external carriers or partners. The Ribbon SBC 5400 provides enterprise-grade protection with high-performance media handling.
Can the Ribbon SBC 5400 handle growing call volumes?
Yes. The SBC 5400 performance pack starts at 15,000 concurrent sessions and scales up to 75,000 sessions through software licensing upgrades on the same hardware platform. This means you can expand capacity without replacing equipment, reducing total cost of ownership.
What security features does the SBC 5400 provide?
The Ribbon SBC 5400 includes Secure RTP encryption with 128-bit AES and SHA-1 authentication to protect media streams from eavesdropping and tampering. Combined with SIP signaling protection and advanced threat detection, it delivers comprehensive security for carrier-grade deployments.
Is high availability included in this performance pack?
Yes. This configuration includes HA (high availability) with automatic failover capability, ensuring continuous service during hardware failures or maintenance. The redundant setup protects against single points of failure in mission-critical environments.
