12000/4, Cisco 12000 Router, 4-slot chassis

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  • Model: 12000/4
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    Overview

    Cisco 12000/4 Overview

    The Cisco 12000/4 is a carrier-grade core router chassis designed for high-performance service provider and large enterprise backbones. This modular 4-slot Cisco router supports Cisco IOS XR or Cisco IOS Software and Cisco Express Forwarding for scalable, distributed packet forwarding. With up to eight chassis per rack, robust AC/DC power options, and extensive redundancy for fabric, route processors, and power supplies, the 12000/4 delivers reliable, protocol-rich routing across IPv4, MPLS, and advanced multicast environments.

    Product Highlights

    80 Gbps
    Total Capacity
    10 Gbps
    Per Slot
    8 Chas
    Per Rack

    Product Applications Scenarios

    Service Providers
    High routing throughput, rich MPLS and BGP support, and resilient hardware make it ideal for carrier backbones, reducing core network downtime and improving SLA delivery.
    Enterprise Network
    Supports large-scale campus and WAN aggregation with redundant route processors and power, helping enterprises consolidate traffic and cut core infrastructure costs.
    Cloud Services
    Robust IPv4, MPLS, and multiservice connectivity options enable reliable data center interconnects for cloud services, improving throughput and link utilization.

    Product Features Comparison

      Cisco Cisco Juniper Cisco
    Model 12000/4, Cisco 12000 Router, 4-slot chassis ASR1004-10G-VPN/K9, Cisco ASR 1000 Router, 10Gbps VPN/Integrated Services/High Availability Juniper MX104-40G-AC-BNDL ASR1001-2.5G-VPNK9, Cisco ASR 1000 Router, 2.5Gbps throughput/VPN bundle/Integrated services
    Brand Cisco Cisco Juniper Cisco
    Routing Throughput n/a n/a n/a n/a
    Interface Configuration Two serial ports (console/auxiliary) + one 10/100 Ethernet port on PRP Interfaces: Management: 1 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45; 1 x console - RJ-45; 1 x auxiliary - RJ-45 Ethernet Ports: 2 x 10GE; MIC Slots: 2 slots; Management Ports: 1 x RJ-45, 1 x serial, 2 x USB Interface: 4 x built-in Gigabit Ethernet ports
    Supported Protocol Supported Protocols: IPv4, MPLS, BGPv4, IS-IS, OSPFv2.0, RIPv2, IGMP, DVMRP, PIM DX/SX Features: Firewall protection, NAT support, VPN support, MPLS support, IPv6 support, Stateful switchover (SSO), Quality of Service (QoS), MPLS VPN n/a Routing Protocols: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP
    VPN Capability n/a Features: VPN support, MPLS VPN n/a VPN Support: Yes
    Integrated Features Software Components: Cisco IOS XR or Cisco IOS Software Operating System; Cisco Express Forwarding for distributed packet forwarding; Reliability: Fabric card redundancy 4:1; CSC redundancy 1:1; Power supply redundancy (1:1 for DC; AC load balancing); Blower redundancy 1:1; Route processor redundancy 1:1; Alarm card redundancy 1:1; Dual homing through line cards; Supports APS ASICs Features: Firewall protection, NAT support, VPN support, MPLS support, IPv6 support, Stateful switchover (SSO), Quality of Service (QoS), MPLS VPN Chassis: Modular; Control Plane Redundancy: Yes Integrated Services: Yes; Firewall Protection: Yes; Hot Swappable Components: Yes

    Optional Add-ons

    Model Number Description
    CISCO-12000-FAN Cisco fan tray module for 12000 Series core routers to maintain optimal cooling and system reliability
    CISCO-12000-AC-PSU Cisco AC power supply module for Cisco 12000 Series chassis providing redundant AC input
    CISCO-12000-DC-PSU Cisco DC power supply module for Cisco 12000 Series chassis supporting -48V/-60V deployments

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    Specification

    Cisco 12000/4 Specification

    Model
    12000/4
    Brand
    Cisco
    Slot Capacity
    4 slots
    Aggregate Switching Capacity
    Cisco 12004: 20 Gbps
    Cisco 12404: 80 Gbps
    Full-Duplex Throughput per Slot
    Cisco 12004: 2.5 Gbps/slot
    Cisco 12404: 10 Gbps/slot
    Chassis Dimensions
    Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)
    Width: 17.38 in (44.15 cm)
    Width: 19 in (48.24 cm) [Footnote 3]
    Depth: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)
    Depth: 30.75 in (78.1 cm) [Footnote 4]
    Chassis per Rack
    Eight
    AC Input Power
    Total AC input power: 1310 VA
    Rated input voltage: 100–120 VAC or 200–240 VAC nominal (range: 85–264 VAC) [Footnote 9]
    Rated input line frequency: 50–60 Hz nominal (range: 47–63 Hz) [Footnote 9]
    Input current rating: 12 A @ 100–240 VRMS per line cord (max) [Footnote 9]
    Source AC service requirement: 15 A North America; 10 A international [Footnote 9]
    DC Input Power
    Total DC input power: 1290 W
    Rated input voltage: –48 VDC nominal in North America
    –60 VDC nominal in the European Community (range: –40.5 to –72 VDC) [Footnote 9]
    Input current rating: 35 A per feed (max) @ 40.5 VDC [Footnote 9]
    Source DC requirement: Sufficient to supply the rated input current. Local codes apply. [Footnote 9]
    Operating Temperature
    32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)
    Non-Operating Temperature
    –40 to 158 °F (–40 to 70 °C)
    Operating Humidity
    5–90% noncondensing
    Non-Operating Humidity
    5–95% noncondensing
    Operating Altitude
    0–10,000 ft (0–3000 m) [Footnote 14]
    Non-Operating Altitude
    0–15,000 ft (0–4570 m)
    Heat Dissipation
    AC (max): 1310 W @ 4470 Btu/hr
    DC (max): 1290 W @ 4401 Btu/hr
    Acoustic Noise
    70 dBa maximum @ 77 °F (25 °C)
    Shock
    Operating (halfsine): 5g (11 m/sec)
    Nonoperating (trapezoidal pulse): 15g (11 m/sec) [Footnote 12]
    Vibration
    Operating (sinusoidal): 3–100 Hz @ 0.15 gpk
    Random: 2.5–100 Hz @ 0.33 grms
    Storage (sinusoidal): 10–100 Hz @ 0.8 gpk
    Random: 2.5–100 Hz @ 1.05 grms [Footnote 13]
    Hardware Components
    2 DC power supplies or 2 AC supplies
    1 performance router processor
    4 line-card slots with 3 line cards and 1 route processor or 2 line cards and 2 route processors (1:1 redundant)
    1 consolidated switch fabric, clock scheduler, and alarm card
    Air filter
    1 blower assembly
    1 cable-management tray
    Country-specific power cords
    Software Components
    Cisco IOS XR or Cisco IOS Software Operating System
    Cisco Express Forwarding for distributed packet forwarding
    Compatible Line Cards
    Cisco 12004: Line cards that support 2.5 Gbps capability
    Cisco 12404: Line cards that support 2.5 or 10 Gbps capability
    Supported Protocols
    IPv4, MPLS, BGPv4, IS-IS, OSPFv2.0, RIPv2, IGMP, DVMRP, PIM DX/SX
    Connectivity
    Packet over SONET/SDH (POS), Ethernet, ATM, copper (DS-3/E3), Channelized (CT3, ChOC-3/CHSTM1, ChOC-12/CHSTM4, ChOC-48/CHSTM16)
    Reliability
    Fabric card redundancy 4:1
    CSC redundancy 1:1
    Power supply redundancy (1:1 for DC; AC load balancing)
    Blower redundancy 1:1
    Route processor redundancy 1:1
    Alarm card redundancy 1:1
    Dual homing through line cards
    Supports APS ASICs
    Management Interfaces
    Two serial ports (console/auxiliary) + one 10/100 Ethernet port on PRP
    Visual Alarms
    Visual alarms for critical/major/minor states on CSCs, SFCs, and system alarm boards
    Compliance
    Safety: UL/CSA/IEC/EN 60950-1, AS/NZS 60950, EN60825/IEC60825, FDA-CFR
    Emissions: FCC/CISPR/ICES/EN55022/VCCI/AS/NZS/BSMI Class A, IEC/EN61000-3-2/3
    Immunity: IEC/EN61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/11
    NEBS: GR-1089-CORE, GR-63-CORE, SR-3580 Level 3
    ETSI/EN: EN300386, EN55022, EN55024, EN50082-1, EN300132-2
    Weight
    68.0 kg

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    Questions & Answers

    What accessories are available for the Cisco 12000 4-slot Router?

    Accessories include additional interface cards, power supplies, and rack-mount kits to expand functionality.

    How does the Cisco 12000 4-slot Router compare to other Cisco 12000 Series routers?

    The 4-slot model is more compact but offers similar performance and feature sets compared to larger 12000 Series routers, making it suitable for medium-sized deployments.

    What is the maximum throughput of the Cisco 12000 4-slot Router?

    The Cisco 12000 4-slot Router can handle up to 320 Gbps, providing ample bandwidth for high-demand applications.

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