8201-32FH-O Overview
The Cisco 8201-32FH-O is a high-performance open network router in a compact 1RU form factor. It delivers 12.8 Tbps of routing capacity via 32 QSFP56-DD ports, each supporting 400GbE. The router utilizes the programmable Cisco Silicon One ASICs along with open network operating system software such as SONiC.
With its high 400GbE port density, large routing tables, deep buffers, and open software support, the Cisco 8201-32FH-O is ideal for service provider and web-scale customers. It can be deployed for data center interconnects, peering, aggregation, and core routing applications. The router provides investment protection with support for 100GbE and 400GbE ports.
The 8201-32FH-O includes Cisco’s Silicon One ASICs with integrated High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) for expanded scale and buffering. The ASICs deliver programmable forwarding pipelines to enable customized data plane programming. The router supports open APIs and model-driven telemetry for automation.
Key Features
- 32 QSFP56-DD ports, each supporting 400GbE
- 12.8 Tbps aggregate bandwidth
- Open network operating system software support including SONiC
- Cisco Silicon One ASICs with HBM
- Programmable forwarding pipeline
- Open APIs and telemetry
- Compact 1RU form factor
- Redundant power supplies and fans
Quick Specification
Feature | Description |
---|---|
Ports | 32 QSFP56-DD 400GbE ports |
Throughput | 12.8 Tbps |
ASIC | Cisco Silicon One |
Software | Open network OS |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Power | 288W typical |
Use Cases of 8201-32FH-O
- Data center interconnects
- Peering and IP fabric
- Core and aggregation routing
- Content delivery networks
- Web-scale routing
Recommended Elements for 8201-32FH-O
Part Number | Description |
---|---|
SFP-H56D | 400G QSFP-DD SR8 optics |
CAB-QSFP-QSFP-1M | 400G breakout cable 1m |
CON-SNT-8201FH | 8201-32FH-O SmartNet support |
Comparison to Similar Products
Router | Ports | Speed | Software |
---|---|---|---|
Cisco 8201-32FH-O | 32 | 400GbE | Open network OS |
Juniper PTX10008 | 32 | 400GbE | Junos |
Arista 7800R3 | 32 | 400GbE | EOS |
Full Specifications
Feature | Specification |
---|---|
Ports | 32 QSFP56-DD 400GbE |
Throughput | 12.8 Tbps |
Routing Table Scale | 2M prefixes |
Buffers | Up to 128GB |
Latency | <1us |
ASIC | Cisco Silicon One |
CPU | Intel Broadwell quad-core 2.4GHz |
Memory | 32GB DRAM |
Storage | 240GB SSD |
Operating System | Open network OS |
Management | Serial, 10GbE, 1GbE, USB 2.0 |
Timing | GBP, 1588, BITS |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Dimensions | 1.73 x 17.3 x 23.6 in (4.40 x 43.9 x 59.9 cm) |
Weight | 31 lbs (14.09 kg) |
Power | 288W typical |
Power Supply | 2x hot-swappable |
Fans | 6x hot-swappable |
Temperature Range | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
8201-32FH-O Licensing
It utilizes smart licensing for its operating system and software features. Customers need to set up a smart account to manage licenses.
Warranty Information
The 8201-32FH-O comes with a 1 year limited hardware warranty that provides access to TAC support and hardware replacement. Extended support coverage is available through Cisco SmartNet services.
Installation and Configuration
The router comes ready for rack mounting in a standard 19″ cabinet. It requires connecting power supplies and optic cables. Initial software configuration is performed through the console port using a serial cable. The operating system and routing protocol support can then be configured as needed for the network deployment.
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