Q What type of router is the Cisco 8102-64H-O?
A The Cisco 8102-64H-O is one of the Cisco 8100 series routers with a 2 RU
(Rack Unit) fixed port design that supports 64 100G QSFP28 ports for
high-density, high-speed switching environments.
Q What is its network bandwidth?
A The Cisco 8102-64H-O router provides 6.4 Tbps network bandwidth with
significantly lower power consumption compared to traditional 10 Tbps
systems.
Q What operating systems does it support?
A The router supports Cisco-certified open source network operating systems
such as SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud), which enables it to
seamlessly integrate with cloud-native architectures.
Q What is its port configuration?
A The Cisco 8102-64H-O offers 64 100G QSFP28 ports for data center and
high-performance networking environments.
Q Does this router support high availability features?
A Yes, it supports high availability features including redundant power
supplies (two 650W AC power supplies) and redundant fans (three 2 RU fans) to
ensure stable operation of the device.
Q What is its forwarding table and buffer capacity?
A The Cisco 8102-64H-O has a moderate forwarding table and buffer capacity for
east-west traffic within the data center that does not require deep buffers or
large forwarding tables.
Q Is it suitable for service provider core networks?
A The Cisco 8102-64H-O is better suited for data center networks. For service
provider core networks that require deeper buffers and larger forwarding tables,
the 8200 or 8800 series is recommended.
Q How does it perform in terms of power consumption?
A The router delivers high performance while consuming significantly less power
than similar products, making it suitable for environments with stringent energy
consumption requirements.
Q Does it support virtualization and automated management?
A Yes, the Cisco 8102-64H-O supports the SONiC operating system with
cloud-native architecture and automated configuration, monitoring, and
troubleshooting features.
Q What are its applicable scenarios?
A The Cisco 8102-64H-O is suitable for data center networking,
high-performance computing, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML),
and edge computing scenarios that require high bandwidth and low latency.