Cisco 8000 Series Routers

The Cisco 8000 Series routers represent a breakthrough in provider-grade routing, offering unmatched density, performance, and power efficiency.   This versatile series is designed to fulfill a diverse array of routing roles with a unified ASIC architecture and operating system, simplifying the qualification, deployment, and operational processes.

Powered by Cisco's innovative Cisco Silicon One and IOS XR software, the 8000 Series includes 400G-optimized routers with scalable capabilities from a compact 1 RU form factor to a modular system capable of ~260 Tbps full duplex, line rate forwarding.   

The series features two router architectures leveraging the Cisco Silicon One ASIC, with the 8800 Series offering modular chassis for redundancy and high bandwidth, and the 8200 Series introducing a Router-on-Chip model for full routing functionality with enhanced programmability and efficiency.