(NEW) Cisco 8000 Series Routers - 8201-32FH

Overview

The Cisco 8201-32FH is part of the Cisco 8000 Series routers, designed to deliver high-performance networking with flexibility, scalability, and programmability. This router is tailored for service providers and large enterprises needing reliable, high-capacity connectivity in a compact form factor. It supports 100GE and 400GE interfaces, making it well-suited for data center interconnects, service provider edge routing, and WAN aggregation.

Specs

• Model: Cisco 8201-32FH

• Chassis Type: Fixed-port router

• Performance:

  • Aggregate Throughput: Up to 3.2 Tbps
  • Packet Forwarding Rate: Optimized for high-speed packet forwarding in dense environments

• Interfaces:

  • Port Configuration:
    • 32 x 100GE (QSFP28) ports for high-speed 100GE connectivity
  • Interface Type: QSFP28 transceivers 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 comprehensive programmability, automation, and security
  • Quality of Service (QoS): Advanced traffic management and prioritization
  • Segment Routing: Full support for SR-MPLS and SRv6, optimizing network efficiency and scalability

• Security Features:

  • MACsec Encryption: Secure data transmission across 100GE ports
  • VPN Support: IPsec, DMVPN, MPLS VPNs for secure communication across the network
  • Hardware Security: Integrated Trust Anchor Module (TAM) and Secure Boot for system integrity

• High Availability and Redundancy:

  • Redundant Power Supply: Dual, hot-swappable power supplies for enhanced system reliability
  • Hot-Swappable Fans: Easily replaceable fans to ensure continuous operation
  • In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU): Minimizes service disruption during software updates

• Management and Automation:

  • Management Interfaces: CLI, NETCONF/YANG, SNMP, and Cisco NSO for seamless integration with network management platforms
  • Telemetry: Streaming telemetry for real-time performance monitoring and diagnostics
  • Programmability: Open APIs and programmability with Cisco IOS XR for automation and orchestration

• Power and Cooling:

  • Power Efficiency: Designed for efficient power consumption in high-density network deployments
  • Cooling: Front-to-back airflow for optimized cooling in rack-mounted environments