8818-SYS Overview
The Cisco 8818-SYS System is an 18-slot chassis that supports a variety of line cards to build the industry’s highest capacity IP transport solutions. It delivers up to 258 Tbps of system capacity optimized for core, peering, and data center interconnect applications.
The Cisco 8818-SYS chassis provides exceptional flexibility with pay-as-you-grow scalability through on-demand software licensing. It utilizes Cisco’s fourth-generation Quantum Flow Processor and supports hot-swappable line cards and redundant route processors.
Key Features
- 18 line card slots
- Up to 258 Tbps system capacity
- Redundant route processors
- Hot-swappable line cards
- Flexible pay-as-you-grow licensing
- Modular Cisco IOS XR software
Quick Specification
Feature | Description |
---|---|
Slots | 18 line card slots |
Capacity | Up to 258 Tbps |
Processors | Redundant route processors |
Power | 6 power shelf bays |
Software | Cisco IOS XR software |
Licensing | Essentials and Advantage software licenses |
Form Factor | 32RU |
Use Cases of 8818-SYS
- Massive scale core and peering router
- Ultra high-capacity service provider metro core
- Scalable cloud data center interconnect
- Web-scale internet exchange point
Recommended Elements for 8818-SYS
Component | Description |
---|---|
Line cards | 36x400G, 48x100G, Modular |
Transceivers | QSFP56-DD, QSFP28 |
Cables | Fibre optic cables for 400G and 100G |
Software Licenses | Essentials and Advantage licenses |
Services | Installation, integration, optimization, and support |
Comparison to Similar Products
Product | Slots | Capacity |
---|---|---|
Cisco 8818 | 18 | Up to 258 Tbps |
Juniper PTX10008 | 8 | Up to 460 Tbps |
Nokia 7750 SR-s12e | 16 | Up to 482 Tbps |
Full Specifications
Feature | Description |
---|---|
Slots | 18 line card slots |
Capacity | Up to 258 Tbps |
Redundancy | Redundant route processors |
Power | 6 power shelf bays |
Cooling | Front-to-back airflow |
Dimensions | 61 x 17.3 x 28.8 in |
Weight | 815 lb (empty) |
Operating temperature | 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
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