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Cisco N540-24Z8Q2C-SYS

N540-24Z8Q2C Base HW Flex. Consumption Need Smart Licensing

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Cisco N540-24Z8Q2C-SYS N540-24Z8Q2C Base HW Flex. Consumption Need Smart Licensing
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Key facts

Part number
N540-24Z8Q2C-SYS
Brand
Cisco
Category
Routers
Price
AUD 10,631 from Prology AU (refurbished)USD 7,544 from Prology US (refurbished)
Availability
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  • Prology US: Refurbished · in stock

Overview

N540-24Z8Q2C Base HW Flex. Consumption Need Smart Licensing

The Cisco Visual Network Index™ forecasts that global IP traffic will increase threefold by 2021, driven by both mobile and wireline traffic. This explosion will be driven by next generation technologies such as 5G for mobile, Remote PHY for cable and Carrier Ethernet evolution. The service provider network of the future will not just provide exponentially higher bandwidth at lower operating costs but will also be capable of enabling new applications such as pervasive mobile broadband, massive IoT, tactile Internet, smart cities, and virtual reality.

The Cisco® Network Convergence System 540 Routers (NCS 540) are designed for cost-effective delivery of these next-generation services and applications. These routers are temperature-hardened, high-throughput, small form factor, low-power-consumption devices suitable for both outdoor and indoor deployments. They are powered by the industry-leading carrier-class 64-bit version of Cisco IOS XR Software designed for operational efficiency and service agility. Cisco IOS XR Software offers advanced features such as programmability, application awareness, network visibility, and automation. The Cisco NCS 540 series of routers is an intelligent converged access platform which enables service providers to deliver next-level business and entertainment experiences.

  • 100 Gigabit Ethernet provides high bandwidth performance, ease of use and reliability for your network connectivity
  • Rack mounting enables you to organize wires & secure cables for professional installation
  • Features management port for a reliable networking
  • With 10GBase-X technology, get up to 10 gbps data transfer rate over supported network cable
  • With the versatile chassis, build a network that suits your needs by installing multiple modules and have more flexibility in expanding your router when required

Specifications

General

Total Number of Expansion Slots
34.0
Compatible Rack Unit
1U
Powerline
No
Management Port
Yes
Product Type
Router Chassis

Manufacturer Website Address

Manufacturer
Cisco Systems, Inc
Product Name
Router Chassis
Brand Name
Cisco
Environmentally Friendly
Yes
Environmental Compliance
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
PoE (RJ-45) Port
No
Redundant Power Supply Supported
Yes
Network Technology
25GBase-X

100GBase-X

Ethernet Technology
100 Gigabit Ethernet

Reference price history

Recorded reference and list prices over time. Not Prology selling prices.

Latest
AUD 178,640.11≈ USD 124,312
Oct 2026
Lowest recorded
AUD 178,640.11≈ USD 124,312
Highest recorded
AUD 178,640.11≈ USD 124,312
Recorded
2026
1 price point
Price history of Cisco N540-24Z8Q2C-SYS in AUDRRP AUD 178,640.11, unchanged from Oct 2026 to Oct 2026; 1 other series0100k200kAUD11 Oct12 Oct13 Oct178,640.1110,631
  • RRP
  • Prology AU
Prices in AUD (as recorded, not converted) · Oct 2026 – Oct 2026
Price history of Cisco N540-24Z8Q2C-SYS in USDList price from USD 26,000 in Jan 2017 to USD 49,080.71 in Apr 2025; low 26,000, high 52,089.30; 1 other series020k40k60kUSD2018202120247,54449,080.71
  • Prology US
  • List price
Prices in USD (as recorded, not converted) · Jan 2017 – Oct 2026

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