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 robust network security and sophisticated routing capabilities. This compact yet powerful chassis delivers enterprise-grade protection, policy management, and scalability up to tens of thousands of multimedia sessions, making it ideal for organizations managing complex VoIP and unified communications infrastructure.
Whether you're securing SIP traffic, normalizing protocol variations, or managing IPv4-IPv6 interworking, the SBC 5400 provides the reliability and performance demanded by modern telecommunications networks. With advanced overload controls and comprehensive session management, this session border controller protects your network while maintaining call quality and service availability.
Key Features
- Advanced network security with comprehensive threat protection and DDoS mitigation
- Sophisticated SIP normalization for protocol standardization across heterogeneous networks
- Native IPv4-IPv6 interworking for seamless protocol transition and coexistence
- Intelligent routing and policy management with granular call control
- Overload protection and session admission controls for network stability
- Scalable architecture supporting tens of thousands of concurrent multimedia sessions
- Compact single chassis design optimized for data center and enterprise deployments
- 4GB memory configuration for robust session handling and feature processing
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Ribbon Communications |
| Model |
SBC 5400 |
|
| Part Number |
SBC-5400-PK4-250 |
| Memory Configuration |
4GB |
| Session Capacity |
250 Sessions RT (Real-Time) |
| Form Factor |
Single Chassis |
| Primary Function |
Session Border Controller |
| Key Capabilities |
SIP Normalization, IPv4-IPv6 Interworking, Network Security, Policy Management, Routing Control |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a session border controller and why do I need one?
A session border controller (SBC) is a critical network security and management device that sits at the edge of your VoIP network. The Ribbon SBC 5400 protects your infrastructure by inspecting and controlling SIP sessions, normalizing protocol variations, managing call routing, and defending against threats. It's essential for enterprises and service providers managing multimedia communications.
Does the Ribbon SBC 5400 support IPv6 migration?
Yes. The SBC 5400 includes native IPv4-IPv6 interworking capabilities, enabling seamless coexistence and transition between protocol versions. This allows your organization to migrate to IPv6 gradually while maintaining compatibility with existing IPv4 infrastructure and endpoints.
How many concurrent sessions can the SBC 5400 handle?
The Ribbon SBC 5400 is engineered for scalability, supporting tens of thousands of concurrent multimedia sessions depending on configuration and deployment model. The 250 Sessions RT specification in this configuration provides reliable real-time session handling for enterprise and service provider environments.
What security features does the SBC 5400 provide?
The Ribbon SBC 5400 delivers comprehensive network security including threat detection, DDoS protection, SIP normalization to prevent protocol-based attacks, policy enforcement, and session admission controls. These features work together to protect your communications infrastructure from both external threats and internal misuse.
