Cisco 8101-32FH-O Router 32-Port 100G , SDN-Ready For Data Center & SP Networks
Cisco 8101-32FH-O Router 32-Port 100G , SDN-Ready For Data Center & SP Networks
The Cisco 8101-32FH-O is a high-performance router from the Cisco NCS 8000 series, designed for data center interconnect (DCI), service provider (SP) core networks, and cloud-scale deployments. It combines 32-port 100G density, SDN readiness, and carrier-class reliability to meet the demands of bandwidth-intensive applications.
Key Features & Benefits
✅ High-Density 100G/400G Ready – 32x100G QSFP28 ports in a single slot, scalable for future 400G upgrades.
✅ Carrier-Grade Reliability – Redundant power & cooling, hitless software upgrades, and <50ms failover for 99.999% uptime.
✅ SDN & Automation Ready – Runs Cisco IOS XR, supporting Segment Routing, EVPN, and programmable APIs for seamless integration with Cisco Crosswork & NCS Controller.
✅ MPLS & Cloud-Optimized – Ideal for IP/MPLS, 5G transport, and DCI with low-latency forwarding.
✅ Energy Efficient – Advanced power management reduces operational costs in large-scale deployments.
Technical Specifications (Summary)
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Port Density | 32x100G QSFP28 (support for breakout to 4x25G/10G) |
| Forwarding Capacity | Multi-Terabit throughput |
| OS | Cisco IOS XR (Modular, secure, and programmable) |
| Redundancy | Dual power supplies, hot-swappable fans |
| Security | MACsec, IPsec, ACLs, and Secure Boot |
| Dimensions | 1RU/2RU (varies by chassis configuration) |
Ideal Use Cases
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Service Provider Core/Aggregation – High-scale IP/MPLS & 5G backhaul.
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Hyperscale Data Centers – Low-latency spine-leaf architectures.
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Cloud & Content Providers – SDN-driven traffic engineering.
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