(NEW) Cisco 8000 Series Routers - 8101-32FH

Overview

The Cisco 8101-32FH is part of the Cisco 8000 Series Routers, designed to provide high-performance networking focusing on flexibility, scalability, and energy efficiency. This platform is suited for service providers and enterprise environments, offering support for high-speed interfaces such as 400GE and 100GE. The 8101-32FH router delivers powerful routing capabilities for applications like data center interconnect (DCI), WAN aggregation, and core routing.

Specs

• Model: Cisco 8101-32FH

• Chassis Type: Fixed-port chassis with high-density 400GE and 100GE interfaces

• Performance:

  • Aggregate Throughput: Up to 12.8 Tbps (Terabits per second)
  • Packet Forwarding Rate: High-speed forwarding with ultra-low latency

• Interfaces:

  • Port Density:
    • 32 x 400GE (QSFP-DD) ports
    • Breakout capability for up to 128 x 100GE using breakout cables
  • Interface Type: QSFP-DD for 400GE, backward compatible with QSFP28 for 100GE

• Routing Features:

  • Protocol Support: IPv4 and IPv6
  • Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, Segment Routing (SR-MPLS, SRv6)
  • Operating System: Cisco IOS XR, providing advanced features for automation and programmability
  • Quality of Service (QoS): Comprehensive QoS features for traffic management and prioritization
  • Segment Routing: Support for SR-MPLS and SRv6 to enhance network programmability

• Security Features:

  • MACsec Encryption: Support for secure data transmission with MACsec encryption on 400GE and 100GE interfaces
  • VPN Support: IPsec, DMVPN, MPLS VPNs, and more for secure connectivity
  • Advanced Security: Secure boot, Trust Anchor Module (TAM), and hardware-based security features

• High Availability and Redundancy:

  • Redundant Power Supply: Supports dual, hot-swappable power supplies for high availability
  • Hot-Swappable Fans: Modular fan units for easy replacement without service interruption
  • In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU): Allows software updates without impacting network operations

• Management and Automation:

  • Management Interfaces: CLI, NETCONF/YANG, SNMP, and Cisco NSO for network automation and orchestration
  • Telemetry: Advanced real-time telemetry for monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Programmability: Full support for open APIs and programmability through IOS XR

• Power and Cooling:

  • Power Efficiency: Designed for optimized power consumption per Gbps
  • Power Supply Units (PSUs): Hot-swappable, available in multiple wattage options based on network requirements
  • Cooling: Airflow optimized for efficient cooling in dense deployments