High-Performance Cisco Router With 8-Slot Flexibility &
Carrier-Grade Reliability N540X Series
The Cisco N540X-8Z16G-SYS-A is a high-performance, modular router
designed for service providers, cloud networks, and large
enterprises requiring scalability, high throughput, and
carrier-grade reliability. Part of the Cisco N540X series, this
router supports flexible 8-slot chassis configurations, enabling
multi-service deployments with 1G/10G/25G/40G/100G interfaces,
MPLS, Segment Routing, and SDN integration.
Key Features & Benefits
✔ Modular 8-Slot Design – Supports high-density network interface
cards (NICs) for mixed-speed deployments (Ethernet, OTN, CPOS).
✔ Carrier-Grade Reliability – Dual redundant power supplies,
hot-swappable fans, and hitless software upgrades (ISSU) for
99.999% uptime.
✔ High-Performance Routing – 16GB memory and multi-core CPU for
high-speed packet processing (ideal for 5G xHaul, DCI, and
enterprise edge).
✔ Cisco IOS XR OS – Advanced SDN compatibility, Telemetry,
EVPN/VXLAN support, and model-driven programmability
(YANG/NetConf).
✔ Security & Scalability – Built-in MACsec, IPsec, ACLs, and DDoS
protection for secure multi-tenant environments.
Technical Specifications (N540X-8Z16G-SYS-A)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Chassis Slots | 8 (Modular) |
| Default Memory | 16GB |
| OS | Cisco IOS XR |
| Interfaces | 1G/10G/25G/40G/100G (Module-Dependent) |
| Redundancy | Dual Power Supplies, Hot-Swappable Fans |
| Security | MACsec, IPsec, ACL, Anti-DDoS |
| SDN Support | Cisco Crosswork, NETCONF/YANG |
Ideal Use Cases
5G Mobile Backhaul (xHaul) – Low-latency, high-bandwidth transport.
Cloud & Data Center Interconnect (DCI) – Scalable 100G/400G-ready
architecture.
Enterprise WAN Edge – Secure SD-WAN, MPLS, and VPN deployments.
Why Choose Cisco N540X?
The N540X-8Z16G-SYS-A combines future-proof scalability with
carrier-class resilience, making it ideal for next-gen IP networks.
Its SDN-ready architecture ensures smooth migration to automated,
programmable networks.
Explore More: For detailed datasheets or pricing, contact Cisco
partners or visit the official Cisco N540X series page.
