Ribbon SBC 5400 Session Border Controller
The Ribbon SBC 5400 is a powerful, compact session border controller engineered for communications service providers and large enterprises requiring secure, policy-based SIP multimedia communications. This SBC 5400 2GB chassis with 500 sessions RTU license delivers enterprise-grade security, reduced latency, and real-time encryption for modern IP telephony and multimedia networks. Ideal for organizations needing robust SIP normalization, overload controls, and high availability in demanding telecommunications environments.
Key Features
- Compact 2GB chassis design for flexible deployment in data centers and branch offices
- 500 real-time sessions (RTU) license for scalable SIP call handling
- Policy-based routing and SIP normalization for call control
- Real-time encryption and advanced security protocols
- Overload controls and traffic management for network stability
- High availability options for mission-critical deployments
- Reduced latency multimedia communications processing
- Secure session border control for enterprise and carrier networks
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Ribbon Communications |
| Part Number |
SBC-5400-PK2-500 |
| Product Type |
Session Border Controller |
| Chassis Configuration |
Single 2GB Chassis |
| Session Capacity |
500 Real-Time Sessions (RTU) |
| Core Functions |
SIP Routing, Policy Control, Encryption, Normalization |
| Security Features |
Real-Time Encryption, Advanced Protocols, Overload Controls |
| Deployment |
Enterprise, Service Provider, Carrier Networks |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a session border controller and why do enterprises need one?
A session border controller like the Ribbon SBC 5400 sits at the edge of your network to manage, control, and secure SIP-based voice and multimedia communications. Enterprises use session border controllers to enforce security policies, normalize SIP traffic, manage call routing, and protect against threats while maintaining call quality and reliability.
How many concurrent calls can the SBC 5400 handle with 500 sessions?
The 500 sessions RTU license on this SBC 5400 2GB chassis supports up to 500 concurrent real-time sessions, making it suitable for mid-to-large enterprise deployments and service provider environments requiring robust call handling capacity.
Does the Ribbon SBC 5400 provide encryption for multimedia communications?
Yes, the Ribbon SBC 5400 includes real-time encryption and advanced security protocols to protect SIP-based multimedia communications. It delivers policy-based security controls, overload management, and high availability options for mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure.
What deployment scenarios is the SBC 5400 best suited for?
The compact 2GB chassis design makes the SBC 5400 session border controller ideal for data center deployments, branch office installations, and carrier networks. It supports both enterprise IP telephony environments and service provider networks requiring scalable, secure SIP normalization and call control.
