Cisco N540-28Z4C-SYS-A
NCS540 28X10G + 4X100G AC

Key facts
Overview
NCS540 28X10G + 4X100G AC
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. A growing number of M2M applications, such as smart meters, video surveillance, healthcare monitoring, transportation, and package or asset tracking, are contributing in a major way to the growth of devices and connections.
The Cisco® Network Convergence System 540 Routers (NCS 540) are designed for cost-effective delivery of 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 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.
Key product highlights
- 1 RU small form factor with depth <300mm
- Side-to-side or front-to-back airflow
- Environmental hardened, suitable for deployments in indoor or outdoor cabinets
- Low power consumption, minimum <100W, typical <200W, maximum 250W
- Versatile Ethernet interface options: 10/100/1000M, 1/10/25/40/100G
- Low latency forwarding, typically <10 ms
- Precise frequency and phase/time synchronization using the latest industry standards
- Integrated GNSS receiver
- Rich Quality of Service capabilities for different SLAs
- MEF 3.0 Compliant
- Excellent manageability
- Flexible consumption model
- 100 Gigabit Ethernet provides high bandwidth performance, ease of use and reliability for your network connectivity
- Rack-mountable feature for convenient and safe installation of the router
- With 10GBase-X technology, get up to 10 gbps data transfer rate over supported network cable
- Offers high performance and reliable connectivity to the Internet and other offices
Specifications
General
- Total Number of Expansion Slots
- 32.0
- Product Type
- Router
Manufacturer Website Address
- Manufacturer
- Cisco Systems, Inc
- Product Model
- N540-28Z4C-SYS-A
- Product Name
- NCS 540-28Z4C-SYS-A Router
- Product Series
- 540
- Brand Name
- Cisco
- Compatible Rack Unit
- 1U
- Environmentally Friendly
- Yes
- Environmental Compliance
- Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
- PoE (RJ-45) Port
- No
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Network Technology
- 100GBase-X
10GBase-X
- Ethernet Technology
- 100 Gigabit Ethernet
Reference price history
Recorded reference and list prices over time. Not Prology selling prices.
- Latest
- AUD 72,309.27≈ USD 49,971
- Oct 2026
- Lowest recorded
- AUD 72,309.27≈ USD 49,971
- Highest recorded
- AUD 72,309.27≈ USD 49,971
- Recorded
- 2026
- 1 price point
- RRP
- Prology AU
- Prology US
- List price
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- What is the Cisco N540-28Z4C-SYS-A?
- The Cisco N540-28Z4C-SYS-A is a Cisco router – NCS540 28X10G + 4X100G AC.
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