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 SIP-based communications security. This compact, high-performance device delivers advanced routing, policy management, and protocol normalization in a single integrated platform. The SBC 5400 supports 250 concurrent sessions with DC power configuration, making it ideal for organizations deploying secure VoIP infrastructure, multi-protocol environments, and next-generation communications networks that demand reliability and scalability.
Key Features
- Advanced SIP normalization and session management for reliable multimedia communications
- Sophisticated routing and policy enforcement with granular call control
- IPv4-IPv6 interworking for seamless protocol transition and future-ready deployments
- Integrated overload controls and traffic management for network stability
- Compact single-chassis design optimized for space-constrained deployments
- DC power supply configuration for data center and mission-critical environments
- Support for 250 concurrent sessions with enterprise-grade performance
- Secure multimedia communications with comprehensive threat protection
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Ribbon Communications |
| Product Series |
SBC 5400 |
| Configuration |
Single Chassis, 2GB Memory |
| Power Supply |
DC Power |
| Session Capacity |
250 Concurrent Sessions |
| Primary Function |
Session Border Controller (SBC) |
| Protocol Support |
SIP, IPv4, IPv6 |
| Market Region |
China |
| Part Number |
SBC-5400-PK2-250-CDC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a session border controller and why do I need one?
A session border controller is a network security and management device that controls the signaling and media streams for voice, video, and multimedia communications. The Ribbon SBC 5400 protects your network by normalizing SIP protocols, enforcing policies, managing overload conditions, and enabling secure communications between different network domains and protocols.
Does the Ribbon SBC 5400 support IPv6 migration?
Yes. The SBC 5400 includes IPv4-IPv6 interworking capabilities, allowing your organization to transition to next-generation IP protocols without disrupting existing communications infrastructure. This future-ready design ensures long-term compatibility and network flexibility.
What are the power requirements for this session border controller?
This specific SKU (SBC-5400-PK2-250-CDC) is configured with DC power, making it suitable for data center environments, redundant power systems, and mission-critical deployments where DC infrastructure is standard.
How many concurrent sessions can the SBC 5400 handle?
The Ribbon SBC 5400 in this configuration supports 250 concurrent sessions, providing adequate capacity for mid-sized enterprise deployments, service provider edge locations, and branch office communications requirements.
