--- type: product schema_version: 1 stock_number: "74338-1" canonical_url: "https://www.artisantg.com/74338-1/Ribbon-ZT-5091e" json_url: "https://www.artisantg.com/74338-1/Ribbon-ZT-5091e.json" generated_at: "2026-11-07T22:24:20.486Z" last_updated: "2026-10-15T05:35:41.513-05:00" --- # Ribbon / Performance Technologies ZT 5091e IPnexus 4U General Purpose Packet-Switched Platform _Summary and Categories are this item's record. The description sections and FAQ are machine-assisted and can contain errors; where they disagree with the record, the record is correct, and where description sections disagree with each other, Details wins._ ## Summary - Manufacturer: Ribbon - Model: ZT 5091e - Condition: Used and in Good Condition - Price: $1,185.00 USD - Availability: In stock, 1 available - Warranty: 1-Year Warranty with 30-Day Return Guarantee - ITAR restricted: No - Shipping weight: 30 lb, estimated - Shipping dimensions: 18X18X12 in, estimated ## Categories - Test Equipment > Electrical Test > Mainframes (primary) - Military and Embedded Equipment > Embedded & Industrial > cPCI ## Details This unit's copper EMC shielding has corrosion. View Representative Photo of corroded copper EMC shielding.** ** Part Number: ZT 5091E-E1C1P4I1-00 ## Overview The ZT 5091e is a 4U chassis-based platform designed for high-density packet processing. It features redundant power supplies, a modular architecture supporting various line card types, and a high-speed backplane for non-blocking switching. Network interfaces include Ethernet, and SONET/SDH. Management is achieved via CLI, SNMP, and web-based interfaces. Common applications include IP/MPLS aggregation, Ethernet services, and mobile backhaul. ## Function A carrier-grade, high-availability, modular communications platform designed for real-time network applications. It functions as a flexible, high-density packet processing system by integrating CPU, DSP, and I/O blades via a redundant, high-speed packet-switched fabric backplane. Key functions include protocol conversion, media processing, and signaling gateway operations (e.g., SS7/SIGTRAN) within a 4U rackmount chassis featuring redundant power, cooling, and shelf management for mission-critical deployments. ## Platform A 4U rack-mountable, general-purpose packet-switched platform engineered for high-density, high-throughput network processing. It features modular slots for various line cards, supporting Ethernet, optical, and specialized interfaces for IP/MPLS routing, switching, and service delivery. It interfaces with core/edge network elements via standard protocols for data plane forwarding and control plane signaling. Common applications include carrier-grade network aggregation, IP transport, and hosting virtualized network functions (VNFs). ## Application Designed for high-throughput packet switching in telecommunications networks, this 4U platform supports IP and MPLS protocols for service provider and enterprise environments. It enables aggregation, routing, and traffic management of Ethernet and IP packets, facilitating scalable and flexible network services. Interfaces include multiple high-speed Ethernet ports, supporting integration with access and core network equipment, and enabling deployment in metro and data center networks for voice, video, and data traffic convergence. ## Accessories Requires AC power supply modules, fan tray assemblies for cooling, management processor card, timing and synchronization cards. Interface connectivity through Ethernet ports (RJ-45), T1/E1 ports (RJ-48C), DS3/E3 ports (BNC or SMB connectors), OC-3/STM-1 optical interfaces (SC connectors), serial console port (DB-9), and 10/100 Ethernet management port. Chassis accommodates line interface cards, processing cards, and redundant controller cards in hot-swappable configuration. ## Interface Dual IEC 60320 C14 AC power inlets for redundant hot-swappable PSUs. One RJ45 (8P8C) serial console port for out-of-band management. One RJ45 (8P8C) 10/100/1000BASE-T management Ethernet port. High-speed backplane supports multiple modular line cards, providing high-density data plane interfaces including RJ45 (8P8C) 10GBASE-T, SFP/SFP+ optical/copper cages, and QSFP+/QSFP28 optical/copper cages. ## Images - - - -