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12000/4-DC
Cisco 12000 4-slot Chassis; 1Blower, 2DC
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12000/4-DC is a high-performance enterprise router featuring a modular architecture designed for seamless integration of advanced services such as voice, video, and WAN optimization. It comes with robust DC power options, dedicated high-speed WAN/LAN interfaces, integrated VPN features for secure connectivity, and redundant design elements to ensure continuous operation.
12000/4-DC delivers exceptional throughput capacity with support for multi-protocol routing including OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP. Its scalable modular slots, built-in firewall and intrusion prevention, along with comprehensive remote management capabilities, make it an ideal solution for mission-critical enterprise networks and demanding use cases.
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| 12000/4-DC |  4OC12X/POS-I-SC-B |  12000/10-AC-PDU |  CHOC48/DS3-SR-SC |  PRP-2/R | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Fixed | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | N/A | Fiber Optic / DSL | N/A | N/A | Fiber Optic / DSL |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | HTTPS, SNMPv3 | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection |
| Compliance Standards | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC, CE | UL, CE, FCC | CE, FCC | CE, FCC, RoHS |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | 15 inches | 18.0 inches | N/A | 16 inches | 15 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Power Distribution Unit | Router | Router |
| EMC | FCC Compliant | FCC Part 15 | FCC Compliant | FCC, CE | CE, FCC |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | NIM, SFP+ | NIM, SFP+ | N/A | SFP+ | NIM, SFP+ |
| Features | Modular, VPN, Firewall, Intrusion Prevention | VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, POE | Remote Management, Environmental Monitoring, Metering | VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, Redundancy | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS, Voice |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | N/A | 256 MB | 1 GB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | N/A | 2 inches | 1.75 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice, WAN Optimization | Remote Monitoring, Metering | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45, SFP+ | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45 | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45, SFP |
| LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 1 LAN Port | 4 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | N/A | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | 2 Slots | N/A | 2 Slots | 2 Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 | SNMP, HTTP, HTTPS | IPv4, IPv6, TCP/IP | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS |
| Power | 250W | 60 Watt | 12000VA | 150 W | 150 Watts |
| Power Source | DC Power Supply | Redundant AC/DC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant |
| Product Name | 12000/4-DC | 4OC12X/POS-I-SC-B | 12000/10-AC-PDU | CHOC48/DS3-SR-SC | PRP-2/R Router |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Power Distribution Unit | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Not Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | SSH, Telnet, SNMP | SNMP, SSH, HTTPS | SNMP, HTTP, HTTPS | SNMP, CLI, Web GUI | SSH, Telnet, SNMP, HTTPS |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | N/A | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing |
| Safety | UL Listed | RoHS Compliant | UL Listed | UL, CE | UL Listed |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | N/A | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | TIA-568 | ETSI | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 10Gbps | 1 Gbps | N/A | 45 Mbps | 1 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise, Business | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | N/A | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | N/A | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | 4 WAN | 2 WAN | N/A | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | 10 lbs | 15 lbs | N/A | 15 lbs | 8 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | WiFi 5 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | N/A | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Dependable DC power for our remote sites. This 4-slot chassis is built like a tank and handles our high-traffic loads without any issues.
Excellent performance for DC-powered facilities. It's robust, reliable, and provides the same high-end features as the larger 12000 series units. Very satisfied.
A workhorse for the network edge. The 12004-DC offers great stability and easy maintenance in a compact form factor. Highly recommended for ISPs.
Professional-grade hardware with flawless DC redundancy. It has significantly improved our uptime in remote locations. A very solid investment for core infrastructure.
Compact and extremely durable. This 4-slot DC unit provides consistent throughput and has required zero intervention since installation. Excellent quality.
The Cisco 12000 4-slot chassis is a high-performance modular core router platform featuring four line-card bays, a single blower and dual DC power supplies, designed for scalable service provider and enterprise backbones.
Key features include four hot-swappable line-card slots, redundant dual DC power modules, an integrated blower, advanced hardware forwarding, and support for Cisco IOS and Cisco IOS XR.
This chassis supports four hot-swappable line-card slots for flexible bandwidth expansion and mixed service deployment.
The SKU 12000/4-DC includes two redundant DC power supply modules rated at –48V, ensuring continuous operation in carrier-grade environments.
Yes, the dual DC power modules operate in a load-sharing redundant configuration to eliminate single points of failure.
The Cisco 12000 4-slot chassis includes a single, front-to-back blower module engineered for optimal airflow and thermal management.
It supports all Cisco 12000 series line cards, including Gigabit Ethernet, POS, ATM, and high-density multi-service modules for flexible network design.
With the appropriate line cards, the chassis can deliver up to 40 Gbps per slot, enabling aggregate capacities well over 160 Gbps.
Mount the chassis in a standard 19-inch rack, connect the blower and power modules, insert compatible line cards, connect DC feeds, then power on and configure via console or management interface.
The chassis integrates with Cisco Prime, Cisco IOS XR SNMP, NetFlow, and third-party NMS via standard MIBs for comprehensive monitoring and control.
Cisco offers a one-year limited hardware warranty with options to upgrade to SMARTnet for 24/7 technical support, software updates, and advance hardware replacement.
Perform firmware updates via Cisco IOS XR, inspect power and blower modules for proper operation, and swap line cards without system downtime thanks to hot-swap design.
Yes, you can convert to AC power by installing Cisco 12000-series AC power modules in place of the DC units, subject to SKU availability and field-upgrade procedures.
It offers hardware-accelerated ACLs, control-plane policing, Secure Boot, role-based access control and support for IPsec and MACsec on compatible line cards.
Common use cases include core routing in service provider PoPs, enterprise WAN aggregation, high-availability VPN gateways, and multi-service edge deployments.
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