Cisco 12000 Series — IP Backbone Routers

Product Overview

The Internet is rapidly becoming an electronic agent for commerce, entertainment, communication, and information retrieval. New network-enabled intranet applications and powerful desktop computers are driving an exponential increase in network traffic. Service Providers and Enterprises are rapidly deploying packet switching infrastructures to handle this tremendous growth in data traffic.

The Cisco 12000 Series is Cisco’s premier routing product family designed and developed for the core of service provider and enterprise IP backbones. The Cisco 12000 GSR family includes three 2.5G/slot models and three 10G/slot models. The 2.5G/slot models consist of the Cisco 12008, 12012 and the 12016 (supports line cards with various speeds up to OC-48c/ STM-16c). The 10G/slot models consist of the Cisco 12406, 12410 and the 12416 (supports line cards with various speeds up to OC-192c/STM-64c).

Cisco 12000, 2.5G/slot Chassis Offerings

The 12008 model provides a 40 Gbps switch fabric and has eight slots that can be used to support interfaces ranging from DS1 to OC-48c/STM-16c. This model can support a maximum of 7 OC-48c/STM-16c POS interfaces for a total of 28 Mpps switching capacity.

The 12012 model provides a 60 Gbps switch fabric and has 12 slots that can be used to support interfaces ranging from DS1 to OC-48c/STM-16c. This model can support a maximum of 11 OC-48c/STM-16c POS interfaces for a total of 44 Mpps switching.

The 12016 model provides a 80 Gbps switch fabric and has 16 slots for interfaces ranging from DS1 to OC-48c/STM-16c. This model can support a maximum of 15 OC48c/STM-16c POS interfaces for a total of 60 Mpps switching. By conveniently swapping the field replaceable switch fabric, customers can easily upgrade the 12016 to a 320Gbps switching capacity (12416 equivalent) model.

Cisco 12000, 10G/slot Chassis Offerings

The 12010 provides a 100 Gbps switch fabric and has 10 slots that can be used to support interfaces ranging from DS1 to OC-192c/STM-64c. This model can support a maximum of nine OC-192c/STM-64c interfaces for a total of 225 Mpps switching capacity.

The 12416 provides a 320 Gbps switch fabric and has 16 slots for interfaces ranging from DS1 to OC-192c/STM-64c. This model can support a maximum of fifteen OC-192c/STM-64c POS interfaces for a total of 375 Mpps switching capacity.

The Cisco 12000, 10G/slot chassis is fully compatible with existing GSR line cards, providing flexibility and investment protection.

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12000 specifications

Cisco Systems has long been a leader in the networking industry, providing robust solutions designed to meet diverse networking needs. Two notable products in their router lineup are the Cisco 10720 and the Cisco 12000 series. Both of these routers are designed for high-performance environments, catering to service providers and large enterprises.

The Cisco 10720 is a versatile edge router designed primarily for broadband and multiservice applications. A key characteristic of the 10720 is its ability to support various protocols, including IP, MPLS, and Ethernet, facilitating seamless integration into existing networks. It can handle multiple services concurrently, such as voice, video, and data, making it an ideal choice for service providers looking to offer bundled services to their customers.

One of the main features of the Cisco 10720 is its modular architecture, which allows for scalability and flexibility. Network operators can tailor the configurations to their specific requirements by adding or upgrading modules as needed. The 10720 also supports Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities, ensuring that critical applications receive the bandwidth they require, ultimately enhancing user experience.

On the other hand, the Cisco 12000 series, including models like the 12006 and 12008, represents some of the highest-performing routers available. The 12000 series is known for its high capacity, reliability, and ability to operate in a multi-protocol environment. Designed for the core of networks, these routers can handle massive amounts of traffic, making them suitable for Internet backbone deployments and large enterprise networks.

A standout feature of the Cisco 12000 series is its support for multiple interfaces and protocols, including OC-3, OC-12, and Gigabit Ethernet. This flexibility in connectivity makes it adaptable to a variety of network environments. Additionally, the 12000 series employs Cisco’s innovative Distributed Cisco IOS architecture, which provides fault tolerance, consistency, and high availability.

Both the Cisco 10720 and 12000 series routers incorporate advanced security features, ensuring that data remains protected even amidst heavy traffic. With capabilities such as IPsec encryption and advanced filtering mechanisms, they are well-suited for secure and resilient network operations.

In conclusion, both the Cisco 10720 and the Cisco 12000 series routers exemplify cutting-edge technology and engineering excellence, catering to high-performance networking requirements. Their features and capabilities ensure that organizations can build reliable, scalable, and secure networks, capable of supporting emerging technologies and growing traffic demands.