Cisco SD-ARC-N5404ZYS N540-24Z8Q2C Base HW | Managed Switch, Enterprise — SD-ARC-N5404ZYS

Keep edge services available with Cisco SD-ARC-N5404ZYS base hardware for the N540-24Z8Q2C platform. Designed for infrastructure teams that need dense connectivity and controlled consumption planning, this hardware fits environments where uptime, port density, and deployment consistency matter more than generic feature lists. The N540-24Z8Q2C platform is positioned for enterprise and service-provider edge use cases where traffic aggregation, segmentation, and operational stability are essential. Its hardware foundation supports a high-port-count design with 24 ports and 8 QSFP28 uplinks, giving architects the connectivity profile needed for aggregation, handoff, and high-speed uplink paths. Because this listing is base hardware only, it is best suited for buyers standardizing on Cisco infrastructure and aligning procurement to a specific hardware platform rather than a bundled software package. That makes it a practical choice when the goal is to preserve architecture control, match approved designs, and avoid paying for capabilities that are already handled elsewhere in the stack. Ideal For Edge aggregation in enterprise WAN environments High-speed uplink termination in service-provider access networks Standardized Cisco hardware refresh programs Network architecture builds requiring hardware-only procurement Why This Product 1 Base hardware only, not a bundled software package 2 24 ports for dense edge connectivity 3 8 QSFP28 uplinks for high-speed aggregation 4 Cisco platform fit for standardized infrastructure