Cisco NCS540 CC 24x10G 8x25G 2x100G QSFP28 | Router — N540X-ACC-SYS=

Build higher-density routing at the edge without sacrificing speed tiers or uplink headroom. Cisco NCS540 CC combines 24 x 10G SFP+ ports, 8 x 1/10/25G SFP+/SFP28 ports, and 2 x 100G QSFP28 ports to support mixed-service environments where access, aggregation, and transport traffic converge. That port mix matters when you are consolidating multiple handoff types into a single routing platform. The 10G ports handle established service loads, the 1/10/25G ports add flexibility for evolving access and aggregation requirements, and the 100G QSFP28 interfaces provide the uplink capacity needed for backbone or upstream transport connections. For teams managing growth, this reduces the need to overbuy larger chassis or deploy separate devices for each speed class. Cisco positions this model for environments that value port density, interface flexibility, and a clean migration path as bandwidth demands rise. It is a practical fit for service provider edge, metro aggregation, and enterprise core-adjacent deployments where interface planning directly affects cost, rack space, and operational simplicity. Ideal For Aggregate enterprise or service-provider access links at 10G and 25G speeds Provide 100G uplinks from metro edge or regional aggregation sites Consolidate mixed interface requirements into a single routing platform Support bandwidth growth in backbone-adjacent edge deployments Why This Product 1 Combines 10G, 25G, and 100G interfaces in one routing platform 2 Offers more port density than smaller edge routers 3 Provides stronger uplink capacity for aggregation and transport 4 Fits mixed-speed migration plans without separate hardware tiers