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)

Ideal Use Cases

• Service Provider Core/Aggregation – High-scale IP/MPLS & 5G backhaul.

• Hyperscale Data Centers – Low-latency spine-leaf architectures.

• Cloud & Content Providers – SDN-driven traffic engineering.