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Cisco N540-24Z8Q2C-SYS NCS 540 Router 24x 1/10GE, 8x 10/25GE, 2x 40/100GE Base Chassis

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Cisco N540-24Z8Q2C-SYS NCS 540 Router 24x 1/10GE, 8x 10/25GE, 2x 40/100GE Base Chassis

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Cisco N540-24Z8Q2C-SYS NCS 540 Medium Density router base chassis, 1RU. Interfaces: 24x 1GE/10GE, 8x 1GE/10GE/25GE and 2x 40GE/100GE, up to 300 Mpps. 4-core 1.5GHz x86 CPU, 32GB DRAM, 128GB storage. Two hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies (1+1), four modular fans (3+1), front-to-back airflow. SyncE, PTP and internal GNSS receiver. Industrial temperature -40°C to +70°C. NEBS GR-63-CORE and GR-1089-CORE compliant. Flexible consumption model supported. Genuine Cisco from ARC IP Networks, a Cisco Registered Partner.

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Cisco N540-24Z8Q2C-SYS at a glance

The Cisco N540-24Z8Q2C-SYS is a 1RU NCS 540 Medium Density router chassis with 24x 1GE/10GE, 8x 1GE/10GE/25GE and 2x 40GE/100GE ports and up to 300 Mpps. It has a 4-core 1.5GHz x86 CPU, 32GB DRAM and 128GB storage, SyncE/PTP timing with an internal GNSS receiver, and an industrial temperature range of -40°C to +70°C.

ARC IP Networks is a Cisco Registered Partner in Australia. We supply the genuine Cisco N540-24Z8Q2C-SYS through Cisco's authorised Australian distribution, with a GST tax invoice on every order.

Ports24x10G, 8x25G, 2x100G
PerformanceUp to 300 Mpps
Form factor1RU, 26 cm deep
Power1+1 AC/DC PSUs

Best for

  • Service provider access and pre-aggregation
  • Timing-sensitive access deployments with SyncE, PTP and GNSS
  • Outdoor cabinets needing industrial temperature range

Key features

24x 1GE/10GE, 8x 1GE/10GE/25GE and 2x 40GE/100GE interfaces.

Up to 300 Mpps forwarding performance.

4-core 1.5GHz x86 CPU, 32GB DRAM and 128GB storage.

Two hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies with 1+1 redundancy.

Four modular fans with 3+1 redundant cooling and front-to-back airflow.

SyncE and PTP timing with internal GNSS receiver; 1pps, 10MHz, ToD and GNSS antenna interfaces, Class B.

Industrial temperature: -40°C to +70°C at 1,000 ft, derated at altitude.

NEBS GR-63-CORE and GR-1089-CORE compliant.

Flexible consumption model and third-party app hosting listed as features.

Cisco N540-24Z8Q2C-SYS specifications

Cisco N540-24Z8Q2C-SYS technical specifications
SpecificationValue
Interfaces and performance
Interfaces24x 1GE/10GE, 8x 1GE/10GE/25GE, 2x 40GE/100GE
PerformanceUp to 300 Mpps
System
CPU4-core 1.5GHz x86
Memory32GB DRAM
Storage128GB
Power and cooling
Power supplies2 hot-swappable AC/DC, 1+1 redundancy
Power supply PIDsN540-PWR400-A, N540-PWR400-D
Fans4 modular fans, 3+1 redundancy (N540-FAN)
AirflowFront-to-back
Timing
SynchronisationSyncE, PTP
GNSSInternal GNSS receiver
Interfaces1pps, 10MHz, ToD, GNSS antenna
ClassClass B
Physical and environmental
Form factor1RU, depth 26 cm
Temperature (I-Temp)-40°C to +70°C at 1,000 ft; +65°C at 6,000 ft; +55°C at 13,000 ft
Surge (IEC 61000-4-5)AC: 1kV DM, 2kV CM; DC: 1kV DM, 1kV CM
NEBSGR-63-CORE and GR-1089-CORE compliant; GR-3108 Class III in sealed cabinets
Ordering
DescriptionNCS 540 24x1/10GE, 8x10/25GE, 2x100GE chassis
Rack mount (AC)N540-RCKMT-19, N540-RCKMT-23, N540-RKMT-ETSI
Cable bracketsN540-CBL-GD-19
SoftwareXR-6.5-AC-TRK, TRK-6.5-54

Figures from Cisco's official data sheet.

The Cisco N540-24Z8Q2C-SYS in depth

Overview

The Cisco NCS 540 Medium Density Routers are temperature-hardened, high-throughput, small form factor, low-power routers for outdoor and indoor deployments. The N540-24Z8Q2C-SYS packs 24x 1/10GE, 8x 10/25GE and 2x 40/100GE ports into 1RU with up to 300 Mpps.

Timing and resilience

The router supports SyncE and PTP with an internal GNSS receiver and 1pps, 10MHz and ToD interfaces. Redundant hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies and 3+1 redundant fans support carrier deployments, and the chassis is NEBS GR-63-CORE and GR-1089-CORE compliant.

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers about the Cisco N540-24Z8Q2C-SYS from the ARC IP Networks team. Last reviewed October 2026.

24x 1GE/10GE, 8x 1GE/10GE/25GE and 2x 40GE/100GE.

Up to 300 Mpps.

Yes. SyncE and PTP with an internal GNSS receiver, plus 1pps, 10MHz, ToD and GNSS antenna interfaces (Class B).

Industrial temperature: -40°C to +70°C at 1,000 ft, +65°C at 6,000 ft and +55°C at 13,000 ft.

Two hot-swappable AC/DC supplies with 1+1 redundancy; Cisco lists N540-PWR400-A and N540-PWR400-D.

ARC IP Networks is a Cisco Registered Partner and supplies the genuine Cisco N540-24Z8Q2C-SYS through Cisco's authorised Australian distribution, with a GST tax invoice.

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Buy the Cisco N540-24Z8Q2C-SYS in Australia

ARC IP Networks is a Cisco Registered Partner, supplying Cisco switching, wireless, collaboration and security products to businesses, schools and integrators across Australia.

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Proof of purchase is required for all returns.

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