Ribbon Sonus SBC 5400 VoIP Gateway - 500 Sessions
The Sonus SBC 5400 is a VoIP gateway engineered for service providers and large enterprises demanding high-capacity SIP trunking with enterprise-grade security. This pack of 4 delivers a complete high-availability session border control solution, supporting 500 concurrent sessions per unit over 1GbE interfaces. Built for mission-critical multimedia communications, the SBC 5400 combines advanced routing, policy management, and rich media collaboration features including BFCP and FECC support—making it the ideal choice for organizations requiring scalable, resilient VoIP infrastructure.
Key Features
- 500 concurrent SIP sessions per chassis with 1GbE connectivity
- 2U rack-mountable form factor for efficient data center deployment
- BFCP and FECC support for advanced multimedia collaboration
- Robust network security with session-level policy enforcement
- High-availability configuration with pack of 4 units for redundancy
- Advanced routing and intelligent call control capabilities
- Enterprise-grade SIP trunking gateway for service providers
- Comprehensive media handling and transcoding support
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer |
Ribbon Communications |
| Product Line |
Sonus SBC 5400 |
| Part Number |
SBC-5400-PK4-500HA |
| Session Capacity |
500 concurrent sessions per unit |
| Network Interface |
1 Gigabit Ethernet (1GbE) |
| Form Factor |
2U rack-mountable chassis |
| Configuration |
Pack of 4 units (high-availability) |
| Media Features |
BFCP, FECC, SIP trunking, transcoding |
| Security |
Session-level policy management, DDoS protection |
| Deployment |
Service providers, large enterprises, data centers |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a VoIP gateway and why do I need one?
A VoIP gateway like the Sonus SBC 5400 bridges traditional telephony and IP networks, enabling secure SIP trunking, call routing, and protocol conversion. It's essential for enterprises and service providers managing high-volume multimedia communications with advanced security and policy control.
How many sessions can the Sonus SBC 5400 handle?
Each Sonus SBC 5400 chassis supports 500 concurrent sessions. This pack includes 4 units, providing 2,000 total session capacity when deployed in a high-availability configuration for maximum redundancy and failover protection.
Is the SBC 5400 suitable for data center deployment?
Yes. The 2U rack-mountable design is optimized for data center environments. The high-availability pack of 4 ensures business continuity, making it ideal for service providers and enterprises requiring carrier-grade session border control with minimal downtime.
What does BFCP and FECC support mean?
BFCP (Binary Floor Control Protocol) and FECC (Far End Camera Control) enable advanced multimedia collaboration features, allowing participants to manage floor control and camera positioning in video conferences—critical for modern unified communications deployments.
