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12000/10-AC
Cisco 12000 10-slot; 2Alarm, Blower, 2AC
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12000/10-AC is a high-performance enterprise router featuring a robust, modular architecture designed for scalability and customization. It offers a reliable AC power supply, integrated voice, video, and WAN optimization services, and advanced WAN/LAN interfaces that deliver secure, high-speed connectivity.
12000/10-AC further enhances network performance with dedicated modular expansion slots, comprehensive VPN features including IPSec, SSL VPN, and DMVPN support, and a throughput capacity of up to 10 Gbps. Its built-in redundancy and high availability capabilities make it ideally suited for enterprise use cases that demand reliable, secure, and scalable networking solutions.
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| 12000/10-AC |  12000/4-AC-PEM |  12000/10-DC |  CHOC12/DS1-IR-SC |  12416/320 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | N/A | N/A | N/A | Fiber Optic / DSL | Fiber Optic |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection |
| Compliance Standards | FCC, CE | FCC, CE | CE, FCC, RoHS | FCC, CE, RoHS | IEEE 802.3, FCC, CE |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired / Ethernet |
| Depth | 18 inches | 15 inches | 15 inches | 15 inches | 20 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | FCC Part 15 / CE | CISPR 22 | N/A | EN/IEC 61326 | FCC Part 15, CE |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | NIM | NIM | NIM | NIM | EHWIC, NIM |
| Features | VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, WAN Optimization | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, POE, MPLS | VPN / Firewall / IPv6 Compatible / NAT | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS | Mesh, VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, POE, MPLS |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 4 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45, SFP |
| LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 24 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | 2 Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 | TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP | IPv4, IPv6, SNMP, DHCP, DNS |
| Power | 250W | 250 W | 75 Watt | 65 Watt | 400W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | DC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant |
| Product Name | 12000/10-AC Enterprise Router | 12000/4-AC-PEM Enterprise Router | 12000/10-DC | CHOC12/DS1-IR-SC Integrated Service Router | 12416/320 Modular Enterprise Router |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | SSH, HTTPS, SNMP | SSH, Telnet, SNMP | SSH, Telnet, SNMP | SNMP, CLI, HTTPS | SSH, Telnet, SNMP, HTTPS |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing |
| Safety | UL / CE | RoHS | N/A | EN/IEC 61010 | UL, cUL |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | FCC / CE | ITU-T | N/A | TIA/EIA | TIA/EIA |
| Throughput Capacity | 10 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 2 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 4 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | 55 lbs | 15 lbs | 10 lbs | 8 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 19 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 18 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
The 10-slot AC chassis is a reliable workhorse for our metropolitan network. It provides the steady performance and power redundancy needed with zero downtime. Solid gear.
Dependable and robust. This 12010 chassis has been a loyal performer in our fleet. It handles traffic effortlessly and remains very stable even during maintenance windows.
Engineering at its finest. The 10-slot configuration offers the perfect balance of size and capacity. The dual AC power modules provide the reliability we demand for core routing.
Strong and steady performance. This 10-slot unit ensures our network backbone remains operational under any load. It's a vital piece of our core routing infrastructure. Very happy.
Efficient and clean performance. We've seen consistent results across all slots with this chassis. It's a reliable and essential part of our high-speed network. Excellent B2B purchase.
The Cisco 12000 10-slot router is a high-performance core network platform designed for carrier-grade service delivery, featuring 10 modular slots, integrated alarm monitoring, blower cooling and dual AC power supplies.
This SKU ships with a 10-slot chassis, two alarm modules, a redundant blower tray and two hot-swappable AC power supply units for continuous operation.
The Cisco 12000 series delivers up to 120 Gbps of aggregate forwarding capacity per slot, scaling to over 1 Tbps of backplane throughput in a full 10-slot configuration.
The dual-blower tray provides front-to-rear airflow with failover functionality, ensuring optimal thermal performance and uninterrupted system cooling.
Yes, the dual AC power modules are fully hot-swappable, allowing you to replace a failed unit without powering down the router or disrupting traffic.
The chassis supports a variety of POS, ATM, Ethernet and packet-over-SONET/SDH line cards, enabling flexible interface configurations to meet diverse network requirements.
With its modular 10-slot design, you can start small and add line cards or service modules as traffic grows, scaling performance in increments without forklift upgrades.
The platform is ideal for IP/MPLS core routing, broadband aggregation, service provider edge deployments and data center interconnects requiring high availability and carrier-class performance.
Yes, two alarm modules monitor critical parameters—temperature, power and fan operation—and generate SNMP traps or local alarm contacts for proactive fault management.
Each AC power supply operates at 100–240 VAC and 50–60 Hz, drawing up to 12 A per unit; the dual configuration ensures N+1 redundancy.
The Cisco 12000 runs Cisco IOS XR software for high availability, with support for advanced MPLS, QoS, security and traffic engineering features.
The chassis ships with adjustable rack-mount brackets and mounting hardware; simply align the brackets with 19-inch rack rails, secure all screws and connect power and network cables.
You can manage the router via CLI, SNMP, NetFlow and Cisco Prime Infrastructure for real-time performance monitoring, configuration management and automated alerts.
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty plus optional SMARTnet service contracts for 24×7 technical support, software updates and next-business-day hardware replacement.
The fully populated chassis measures 17.5" H × 17.5" D × 19.0" W and weighs approximately 150 lbs (68 kg), housing up to 10 line cards and associated modules.
With IOS XR features like Control Plane Policing, ACLs, MACsec encryption and integrated firewall services, the platform delivers multilayer security to protect critical traffic.