(NEW) Cisco 8000 Series Routers - 8201-SYS

Overview

The Cisco 8201-SYS is a high-performance, compact router that belongs to the Cisco 8000 Series. It is designed for large-scale network infrastructure, service providers, and enterprises that require high throughput, reliability, and scalability. The Cisco 8201 router delivers advanced routing capabilities with support for high-speed WAN interfaces and is optimized for network edge and core deployments. It runs on the Cisco IOS XR operating system, known for its rich features, programmability, and network automation.

Specs

• Model: Cisco 8201-SYS

• Performance:

  • Aggregate Throughput: Up to 3.2 Tbps (Terabits per second)
  • WAN Connectivity: 100GE (100 Gigabit Ethernet) and 400GE-ready
  • Forwarding Capacity: Optimized for high-performance forwarding of large-scale data traffic

• Interfaces:

  • Ports:
    • 24 x 100GE (QSFP28) ports
    • 2 x 400GE (QSFP-DD) ports
  • Expansion Modules: Supports flexible port configurations with optional interface modules

• Routing Features:

  • Protocol Support:
    • IPv4 and IPv6 dual stack
    • BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, Segment Routing, and MPLS
  • Quality of Service (QoS): Advanced traffic management with per-port QoS settings
  • Segment Routing: Supports Segment Routing with MPLS and IPv6 (SRv6)
  • Cisco IOS XR: High availability, programmability, and enhanced security features via Cisco's IOS XR operating system

• Security Features:

  • VPN Support: Secure VPN services with IPsec and MPLS VPN
  • Integrated Security: Secure boot and hardware-accelerated encryption
  • Telemetry and Monitoring: Real-time monitoring and telemetry for proactive threat detection

• High Availability and Redundancy:

  • Redundant Power Supplies: Dual power supplies for enhanced reliability
  • In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU): Allows software updates without network downtime
  • Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs): Power supplies and fan trays are field-replaceable for easy maintenance

• Management and Automation:

  • Management Interfaces: CLI, NETCONF/YANG, SNMP, and support for Cisco NSO (Network Services Orchestrator)
  • Automation Ready: Supports advanced automation features with NETCONF, YANG models, and telemetry
  • Programmability: Integrates with Cisco's network management solutions for SDN, including Cisco Crosswork Network Automation