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12000/16-AC3, Cisco 12000 Router, 16 slots/3xAC power/2xBlower

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  • Model: 12000/16-AC3
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    Cisco 12000/16-AC3 Overview

    The Cisco 12000/16-AC3 is a carrier-class core router chassis designed for large-scale service provider and enterprise backbones. As part of the Cisco 12000 Series, this 16-slot AC-powered router chassis delivers high port density and modular scalability for multi-terabit routing systems. Three integrated AC power bays and support for dual blower assemblies help ensure resilient operation and continuous uptime in demanding POP and data center environments.

    Product Highlights

    16 slots
    High Density
    3×AC
    AC Power
    12000
    Core Series

    Product Applications Scenarios

    Service Providers
    Designed for carrier backbones, it aggregates high-volume IP and MPLS traffic with resilient power and modular slots, reducing core upgrade cycles by up to 30%.
    Data Center
    Deployed as a core aggregation node, the chassis supports dense edge connectivity and redundant AC power to improve data center network availability and scalability.
    Enterprise Network
    Ideal for large enterprises consolidating WAN and Internet edges, providing modular growth and high slot capacity that can cut backbone congestion incidents significantly.

    Product Features Comparison

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    Model 12000/16-AC3, Cisco 12000 Router, 16 slots/3×AC power/2×Blower ASR1006-20G-HA/K9, Cisco ASR1000 Router, High Availability/20Gbps/Bundle CISCO2951-SEC/K9, Cisco 2951 Integrated Services Router, 3 onboard GE/4 EHWIC slots/512MB DRAM ASR1001-4X1GE, Cisco ASR 1000 Router, 4xGE/Integrated Chassis/No PSU
    Brand Cisco Cisco Cisco Cisco
    Routing Throughput n/a Bandwidth: 20 Gbps n/a Maximum Throughput: 2.5 Gbps
    Interface Configuration Cisco 12000 Series 16-slot AC-powered router chassis; Slot Capacity: 16 slots Interfaces: Management: 2 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX RJ-45; Management: 2 x console RJ-45; Management: 2 x auxiliary RJ-45; USB: 1 x Total Onboard WAN 10/100/1000 Ports: 3; RJ-45-Based Ports: 3; SFP-Based Ports: 1 (use of SFP port disables the corresponding RJ-45 port) Interface Ports: 4 x 1GE
    Supported Protocol n/a Network / Transport Protocols: L2TP, IPSec Network / Transport Protocol: IPSec, L2TPv3; Routing Protocol: OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, EIGRP, DVMRP, PIM-SM, static IP routing, IGMPv3, GRE, PIM-SSM, static IPv4 routing, static IPv6 routing, policy-based routing (PBR), MPLS, Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD), IPv4-to-IPv6 Multicast Routing Protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS
    VPN Capability n/a Capacity: Concurrent L2TP VPN tunnels: 16,000; IPSec VPN tunnels: 10,000 Network / Transport Protocol: IPSec; Features: Firewall protection, VPN support, MPLS support, Syslog support, IPv6 support, Class-Based Weighted Fair Queuing (CBWFQ), Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED), Web Services Management Agent (WSMA), NetFlow Security Features: Firewall, VPN, IPsec
    Integrated Features Cisco 12000 Series 16-slot AC-powered router chassis; AC power; Cisco 12000 Series Features: Firewall protection, NAT support, VPN support, MPLS support, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), IPv6 support, High Availability, Low-latency queuing (LLQ), Stateful switchover (SSO), Access Control List (ACL) support, Quality of Service (QoS), MPLS VPN Embedded Hardware-Based Cryptography and Acceleration: Yes; Power-Supply Options: AC, PoE, and DC Security Features: Firewall, VPN, IPsec; Management: CLI, SNMP, RMON

    Optional Add-ons

    Model Number Description
    PRP-2 Cisco 12000 Series Performance Route Processor for 12000/16-AC3 chassis, enabling high-availability control plane.
    12410E/200 Cisco 12000 Series 200Gbps fabric and line-card bundle, ideal companion chassis for scaling core capacity.
    ASR-9006-DC-V2 Cisco ASR 9006 DC aggregation router chassis for complementary edge and aggregation deployments with 12000 core.

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    Cisco 12000/16-AC3 Specification

    Model
    12000/16-AC3
    Brand
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    Product Type
    Cisco 12000 Series 16-slot AC-powered router chassis
    Power Type
    AC power
    Series
    Cisco 12000 Series
    Slot Capacity
    16 slots
    Weight
    168.0 kg

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    What accessories are available for the 12000/16-AC3?

    Available accessories include additional AC power supplies, interface cards, and spare blower modules for redundancy.

    How does the 12000/16-AC3 compare with other similar products?

    The 12000/16-AC3 offers extensive slot capacity and redundancy features, positioning it competitively against other high-end routers.

    What are the product features of the Cisco 12000 Router 12000/16-AC3?

    Key features include 16 slots for modular expansion, dual alarm systems, dual blower fans, and three AC power supplies for high availability.

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