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 managing complex multimedia communications. The SBC-5400-PK2-6K package delivers a single 2GB chassis with licensing for up to 6000 multimedia sessions, providing sophisticated routing, policy management, and security controls to protect and mediate IP communications between private networks and the public Internet/PSTN. Whether you're securing VoIP infrastructure, enabling carrier-grade communications, or managing enterprise SIP traffic, this compact yet powerful appliance offers the reliability and performance mission-critical deployments demand.
Key Features
- Single SBC 5400 chassis with 2GB memory capacity
- Support for up to 6000 concurrent multimedia sessions
- Advanced SIP normalization and protocol mediation
- IPv4-IPv6 interworking for next-generation network compatibility
- Sophisticated routing and policy-based call management
- Overload controls and traffic management
- Secure session border control between public and private networks
- Compact, purpose-built design for data center deployment
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Ribbon Communications |
| Part Number |
SBC-5400-PK2-6K |
| Product Type |
Session Border Controller |
| Chassis Configuration |
Single SBC 5400 |
| Memory |
2GB |
| Session Capacity |
6000 concurrent multimedia sessions (RTU) |
| Protocol Support |
SIP, IPv4, IPv6 |
| Key Functions |
Routing, policy management, SIP normalization, IPv4-IPv6 interworking, overload control |
| Network Interface |
Public Internet/PSTN mediation, private network connectivity |
| Form Factor |
Compact appliance design |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a session border controller and why do I need one?
A session border controller (SBC) is a network security appliance that sits at the edge of your network to control, mediate, and secure multimedia communications. The SBC 5400 protects your VoIP infrastructure by normalizing SIP protocols, managing call routing, enforcing policies, and enabling secure communication between your private network and public carriers or the Internet.
How many concurrent calls can the SBC 5400 handle?
The SBC-5400-PK2-6K supports up to 6000 concurrent multimedia sessions, making it suitable for mid-to-large enterprise deployments and service provider environments requiring carrier-grade session management and reliability.
Does the SBC 5400 support IPv6 migration?
Yes. The SBC 5400 includes IPv4-IPv6 interworking capabilities, allowing you to seamlessly transition to next-generation IP networks while maintaining compatibility with legacy IPv4 infrastructure and ensuring uninterrupted multimedia communications during network evolution.
What security features does this session border controller provide?
The SBC 5400 delivers comprehensive security through SIP normalization to prevent protocol-based attacks, sophisticated routing and policy controls to enforce call rules, overload protection to mitigate denial-of-service threats, and network segmentation between public and private networks to isolate and protect your communications infrastructure.
