Description
Cisco N540X-16Z8Q2C-D Technical Overview
The Cisco N540X-16Z8Q2C-D is a high-density, modular aggregation router designed for the Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 540 series. This platform is engineered to support demanding service provider edge and enterprise aggregation environments requiring high-bandwidth connectivity. The N540X-16Z8Q2C-D leverages a programmable architecture to facilitate advanced routing protocols and segment routing deployments. It provides a robust foundation for 5G backhaul and dense metro Ethernet applications.
Engineered for scalability, the N540X-16Z8Q2C-D integrates advanced timing features and hardware-based OAM to ensure carrier-grade reliability. The system architecture supports high-capacity switching fabrics that maintain consistent performance under heavy traffic loads. Field-tested units of the N540X-16Z8Q2C-D provide engineers with a reliable solution for expanding network capacity without compromising service level agreements. This hardware is specifically optimized for low-latency packet forwarding in distributed edge architectures.
Cisco N540X-16Z8Q2C-D Technical Specifications
- Data Throughput: Supports high-density 10/25G and 100G interfaces to enable massive bandwidth aggregation at the network edge.
- Wavelength Compatibility: Accommodates a wide range of SFP+/QSFP28 transceivers, supporting various reach requirements from SR/LR to DWDM optical standards.
- Platform Compatibility: Fully integrated into the Cisco IOS XR ecosystem, ensuring seamless interoperability within existing NCS 540 and service provider routing infrastructures.
- Latency: Features a high-performance switching ASIC designed for sub-microsecond port-to-port latency, critical for time-sensitive 5G and industrial applications.
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- For Buyers: ROC Telecom provides rigorously tested, Cisco-compatible hardware for rapid network expansion or as a mission-critical spare. Our field-tested units ensure uptime without OEM lead times.
- For Sellers: We offer competitive buyback quotes, instant payment, and prepaid shipping for decommissioned N540X-16Z8Q2C-D units and other Cisco surplus.

