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 requiring sophisticated multimedia communications management. This compact yet powerful platform delivers SIP normalization, advanced routing, policy management, and built-in media transcoding to protect and optimize your network infrastructure. With support for IPv4-IPv6 interworking and multi-modal communication capabilities, the SBC 5400 scales seamlessly from 2 Gb to 10 Gb of multimedia traffic while maintaining robust network security and assured performance under heavy load.
Key Features
- Advanced SIP normalization and protocol handling for reliable communications
- Sophisticated routing and policy management for granular traffic control
- IPv4-IPv6 interworking for seamless network transition and compatibility
- Built-in media transcoding to support diverse multimedia formats
- Multi-modal communication support for unified messaging platforms
- Scalable throughput from 2 Gb to 10 Gb multimedia traffic capacity
- Overload controls and traffic management for consistent performance
- Enterprise-grade network security with threat protection
- Compact form factor designed for data center efficiency
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Ribbon |
| Part Number |
SBC-5400NI2UPG4HA |
| Product Type |
Session Border Controller (SBC) |
| Traffic Capacity |
2 Gb to 10 Gb multimedia traffic |
| Key Protocols |
SIP, IPv4, IPv6 |
| Core Functions |
Routing, Policy Management, Media Transcoding, SIP Normalization |
| Network Security |
Built-in threat protection and overload controls |
| Communication Modes |
Multi-modal communication support |
| Form Factor |
Compact design for enterprise deployment |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a session border controller and why do I need one?
A session border controller like the Ribbon SBC 5400 is essential for communications service providers and enterprises to manage, secure, and optimize multimedia traffic. It provides SIP normalization, policy enforcement, and network protection while enabling seamless interoperability between different network types and communication protocols.
Does the Ribbon SBC 5400 support IPv6 migration?
Yes. The SBC 5400 includes native IPv4-IPv6 interworking capabilities, allowing your organization to transition to IPv6 networks without disrupting existing communications infrastructure. This dual-stack support ensures compatibility across legacy and modern network environments.
What traffic volumes can the SBC 5400 handle?
The Ribbon SBC 5400 scales from 2 Gb to 10 Gb of multimedia traffic, making it suitable for mid-to-large enterprise deployments and service provider networks. Built-in overload controls ensure consistent performance even during peak traffic periods.
What transcoding capabilities does the SBC 5400 offer?
The platform includes built-in media transcoding to support diverse multimedia formats and codecs. This enables seamless communication between endpoints using different technologies and ensures compatibility across your unified communications infrastructure.
