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The 16-slot 12000 is the ultimate workhorse for our backbone. It offers incredible port density and rack space efficiency for large deployments.
12000/16
Cisco 12000 16-slot Router
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- Cisco 12000 16-slot Router
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12000/16 Overview
12000/16 is a high-performance enterprise router built on a modular architecture that integrates versatile power options, robust WAN/LAN interfaces, and comprehensive integrated services. Designed for mission-critical environments, it features redundant power supplies, modular WAN and LAN configurations, and advanced VPN capabilities that ensure secure, scalable, and reliable connectivity.
Engineered for superior throughput and performance, the 12000/16 supports multiple routing protocols and offers built-in firewall protection, high availability, and modular expansion slots to easily adapt to evolving network needs. Its design makes it ideal for enterprise use cases including large branch connectivity, secure remote access, and optimized WAN performance.
12000/16 price is $34,544.00, a 46.9% saving from the Cisco list price of $65,000.00. 12000/16 is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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12000/16 Specifications
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN
- Power Source
- Redundant AC Power Supply
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / Static Routing
- Broadband
- Fiber Optic / DSL
- Architecture
- Modular
- WAN Configuration
- Dual WAN
- WAN Ports
- Modular WAN
- LAN Ports
- Modular LAN
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Wi-Fi Standard
- N/A
- Connectivity Type
- Wired
- Network Protocols
- IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, QoS
- Remote Management
- SSH, Telnet, SNMP
- Compliance Standards
- FCC, CE, UL
- Wireless Support
- No
- Speed/Capacity
- Gigabit
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Features
- VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, MPLS, VoIP
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Management
- Managed
- Form Factor
- Chassis
- Integrated Services
- Voice, Video, WAN Optimization
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- Safety
- UL, IEC
- EMC
- N/A
- Telecom
- N/A
- Throughput Capacity
- 40 Gbps
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection
- Expansion Slots
- NIM, EHWIC
- Modular Slots Available
- 3+ Slots
- Stacking Capability
- Yes
- 5G Support
- No
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Flash Memory
- 512 MB
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45, SFP, SFP+
- Power
- 450W
- Device Type
- Router
- Product Name
- 12000/16 Integrated Services Router
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 20.0 inches
- Weight
- 75 lbs
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table
 12000/16 |  S120K3Z-12.0.33S |  S120K5Z-12.0.33S |  PRP-2/R |  CHOC12/DS1-IR-SC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | Fiber Optic / DSL | Fiber Optic | Fiber Optic / DSL | Fiber Optic / DSL | Fiber Optic / DSL |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection |
| Compliance Standards | FCC, CE, UL | CE, FCC, RoHS | RoHS, FCC, CE | CE, FCC, RoHS | FCC, CE, RoHS |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | 20.0 inches | 18 inches | 18 inches | 15 inches | 15 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | N/A | N/A | CISPR, FCC Part 15 | CE, FCC | EN/IEC 61326 |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | NIM, EHWIC | SFP+ | SFP+ | NIM, SFP+ | NIM |
| Features | VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, MPLS, VoIP | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS, Voice | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 1 GB | 512 MB |
| Form Factor | Chassis | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 2 inches | 2 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice / Video | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45, SFP, SFP+ | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45 / SFP |
| LAN Ports | Modular LAN | 4 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 4 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 | 2 Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, QoS | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS | TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP |
| Power | 450W | 350W | 350 Watt | 150 Watts | 65 Watt |
| Power Source | Redundant AC Power Supply | Redundant AC/DC | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant |
| Product Name | 12000/16 Integrated Services Router | S120K3Z-12.0.33S Enterprise Router | S120K5Z-12.0.33S | PRP-2/R Router | CHOC12/DS1-IR-SC Integrated Service Router |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | SSH, Telnet, SNMP | SSH, HTTPS, SNMP | SNMP, SSH, HTTPS | SSH, Telnet, SNMP, HTTPS | SNMP, CLI, HTTPS |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing |
| Safety | UL, IEC | N/A | UL, IEC | UL Listed | EN/IEC 61010 |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | ITU-T | N/A | TIA/EIA |
| Throughput Capacity | 40 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 1.2 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | Modular WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | 75 lbs | 25 lbs | 20 lbs | 8 lbs | 8 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
L
Leia Organa
4
Exceptional uptime for a large chassis. We have utilized the 12016 for years as a reliable core router. Scaling is effortless.
H
Han Solo
5
A logical choice for large service providers. The chassis is robust, well-ventilated, and handles high-speed cards with professional ease.
L
Lando Calrissian
3
Solid engineering. The 16-slot form factor provides massive carrier-grade routing capabilities and full hardware redundancy for our main POP sites.
O
Obi-Wan Kenobi
4
Reliable core performance. Even under heavy load, our 16-slot units continue to deliver consistent throughput. A true industry standard for ISPs.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco 12000 16-slot Router (SKU: 12000/16)?
The Cisco 12000 16-slot Router is a high-performance, modular core router designed for service providers and large enterprises, offering up to 720 Gbps of forwarding capacity in a single chassis.
Which line-card modules are supported in the 16-slot chassis?
The chassis supports up to 16 line cards, including OC-48/OC-192 POS, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, ATM, and TDM modules for flexible interface density.
What routing protocols does the Cisco 12000 series support?
It supports industry-standard protocols such as BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE and multicast protocols for scalable IP/MPLS services.
Which operating system runs on the 12000 16-slot Router?
The device runs Cisco IOS XR, a carrier-grade, distributed operating system that delivers in-service software upgrades and high availability.