(NEW) Cisco 8000 Series Routers - 8201-24H8FH

Overview

The Cisco 8201-24H8FH is part of the Cisco 8000 Series routers, designed to offer high performance and scalability for service providers and large enterprises. It provides 100GE and 400GE connectivity in a compact form factor, making it ideal for high-density environments that demand powerful routing capabilities, such as data centers and WAN edge applications. This router supports extensive programmability and automation features, enabling seamless integration into modern, software-defined networks.

Specs

• Model: Cisco 8201-24H8FH

• Chassis Type: Fixed-port router

• Performance:

  • Aggregate Throughput: Up to 6.4 Tbps
  • Packet Forwarding Rate: High-speed packet forwarding for demanding traffic loads

• Interfaces:

  • Port Configuration:
    • 24 x 100GE (QSFP28) ports for high-density 100GE connectivity
    • 8 x 400GE (QSFP-DD) ports for ultra-high-speed connectivity
  • Interface Type: QSFP28 for 100GE, QSFP-DD for 400GE

• Routing Features:

  • Protocol Support: IPv4 and IPv6
  • Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, Segment Routing (SR-MPLS, SRv6)
  • Operating System: Cisco IOS XR, delivering advanced programmability, automation, and security features
  • Quality of Service (QoS): Advanced traffic management and prioritization capabilities
  • Segment Routing: Full support for SR-MPLS and SRv6 to optimize network efficiency and performance

• Security Features:

  • MACsec Encryption: Secure data transmission on both 100GE and 400GE ports
  • VPN Support: IPsec, DMVPN, MPLS VPNs for secure and scalable communications
  • Hardware Security: Trust Anchor Module (TAM) and Secure Boot to ensure system integrity

• High Availability and Redundancy:

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

• Management and Automation:

  • Management Interfaces: CLI, NETCONF/YANG, SNMP, and Cisco NSO for seamless integration with network management systems
  • Telemetry: Real-time telemetry and streaming data for proactive network monitoring and diagnostics
  • Programmability: Open APIs for automation and orchestration through Cisco IOS XR

• Power and Cooling:

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