If you are looking for a powerful, versatile and secure router for your network, you may want to consider the Cisco Router N540X-16Z4G8Q2C. This router is part of the Cisco Network Convergence System 540 series, which is designed to cost-effectively deliver next-generation services and applications.

The Cisco N540X-16Z4G8Q2C-A/D router is a 1RU device with a fixed configuration. It has four 1G copper ports, 16 1G/10G SFP+ ports, eight 10G/25G SFP+ ports and two 40G/100G QSFP28 ports. It has a performance of 300Mpps/300Gbps. It is designed to provide network convergence and high-density transport. The router has a special coating to protect the electronics from moisture, dust and corrosive gases.

It is a router with a small form factor of 1 RU and a depth of less than 300 mm. It has a low power consumption of typically less than 200 watts and a low transfer delay of typically less than 10 µs.

One of the key features of this router is support for precise frequency and phase/time synchronization using the latest industry standards. It also features an integrated GNSS receiver. This makes it ideal for applications requiring accurate timing and synchronization, such as mobile backhaul, fronthaul and industrial IoT.

Another key feature of this router is its security capabilities. It has a trust anchor infrastructure (TPM) that provides secure booting, image signing and runtime protection. It also supports MEF 3.0 and MACsec-compliant encryption to protect data. In addition, it has software-based security features such as access control lists, firewall, VPN and IPSec.

The Cisco N540X-16Z4G8Q2C router runs on Cisco IOS XR software, which is a carrier-grade operating system that offers advanced features such as programmability, network visibility and automation. It also supports third-party application hosting, allowing custom applications to run on the router itself.