Cisco NCS540 16x10G+4x1G+8x25G+2x100G DC Spare | Enterprise Router — N540X-16Z4G8Q2C-D=

Maintain service continuity with a spare router platform that matches demanding edge and aggregation requirements. The Cisco NCS540 provides a mixed-port design with 16 x 10G, 4 x 1G copper, 8 x 25G, and 2 x 100G interfaces, giving teams the flexibility to support legacy connections, access aggregation, and high-speed uplinks from a single chassis. This configuration is especially useful when you need a replacement unit that can drop into an existing design without forcing a network rethink. The combination of 1G copper, 10G, 25G, and 100G connectivity supports heterogeneous environments where different services and tiers must coexist. For operations teams, that means faster recovery, simpler standardization, and less risk during hardware replacement. As a Cisco DC spare, this model is a practical choice for organizations that keep critical infrastructure covered with pre-positioned inventory. It helps reduce downtime exposure, supports consistent spare strategy, and preserves the performance profile expected from enterprise routing hardware. Ideal For Hot spare for enterprise edge routing Replacement unit for mixed-speed aggregation nodes Data center network standardization across access tiers Recovery inventory for critical infrastructure teams Why This Product 1 Broader port mix than single-speed spare routers 2 100G uplinks preserve high-capacity handoff options 3 1G copper ports support legacy connectivity 4 DC spare format supports faster replacement planning