8201-24H8FH Overview
The Cisco 8201-24H8FH is a 1RU, 400GbE router optimized for high-density data center interconnects and aggregation roles. It delivers up to 5.6 Tbps of bandwidth via 8 QSFP56-DD and 24 QSFP28 ports with deep buffers and routing scale.
Powered by the Cisco Silicon One Q100 chipset and leveraging external HBM, the Cisco 8201-24H8FH provides wire-rate packet forwarding and flexible L2/L3 capabilities. It runs the industry-leading Cisco IOS XR network operating system for robust operations.
With its high 100GbE density, 400GbE uplink ports, deep buffering, and routing features, the 8201-24H8FH cost-effectively addresses demanding data center interconnect and aggregation requirements.
Key Features
- 8 x 400GbE QSFP56-DD ports
- 24 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports
- 5.6 Tbps bandwidth
- External HBM memory
- Cisco Silicon One Q100 ASIC
- IOS XR network operating system
Quick Specification
Feature | Description |
---|---|
Ports | 8 x 400GbE & 24 x 100GbE |
Bandwidth | 5.6 Tbps |
Buffering | Deep buffers |
Operating System | IOS XR |
Power Supply | Dual |
Use Cases of 8201-24H8FH
- Data center interconnects
- Aggregation and core routing
- Peering and transit routers
- Content delivery networks
Recommended Elements for 8201-24H8FH
Part Number | Description |
---|---|
QSFP-100G-SR4 | 100GBASE-SR4 QSFP Transceiver |
QSFP-100G-LR4 | 100GBASE-LR4 QSFP Transceiver |
QSFP-DD-400G-SR8 | 400GBASE-SR8 QSFP-DD Transceiver |
QSFP-DD-400G-LR8 | 400GBASE-LR8 QSFP-DD Transceiver |
Comparison to Similar Products
Router | Ports | Bandwidth | Power |
---|---|---|---|
Cisco 8201-24H8FH | 8x400GbE & 24x100GbE | 5.6 Tbps | 205W |
Juniper MX204 | 8x400GbE & 32x100GbE | 5.6 Tbps | 375W |
Arista 7504R | 8x400GbE & 24x100GbE | 5.6 Tbps | 190W |
Full Specifications
Feature | Description |
---|---|
Ports | 8 x QSFP56-DD 400GbE & 24 x QSFP28 100GbE |
Switching Capacity | 11.2 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate | 8.4 Bpps |
RAM | 32 GB |
CPU | Intel Broadwell 4-core 2.4 GHz |
Buffers | Up to 12GB |
Power Supply | Dual 550W AC/DC |
Dimensions | 1.73 x 17.3 x 23.6 in (1RU) |
Weight | 31 lbs |
Operating Temp. | 32°F to 104°F |
8201-24H8FH Licensing
It uses Smart Licensing for flexible license management through Cisco Smart Software Manager.
Warranty Information
The 8201-24H8FH comes with a 1-year limited hardware warranty. Ongoing support available via Cisco Smart Net Total Care.
Installation and Configuration
The 8201-24H8FH can be rack mounted and provides convenient front panel access. It is configured through industry-standard CLI via the console port or remotely.
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