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Unbeatable 400GE density. The Cisco 8201 delivers massive bandwidth and outstanding port flexibility.
8201-SYS
CISCO 8201 CHASSIS W/24X400GE QSFP56-DD&12X100GE QSFP28
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- CISCO 8201 CHASSIS W/24X400GE QSFP56-DD&12X100GE QSFP28
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8201-SYS Overview
8201-SYS is a high-performance enterprise router built on a modular architecture that ensures reliable connectivity and scalability. Designed with redundant AC power options, this device features dual WAN ports and eight LAN ports to deliver robust network connectivity and mission-critical performance in demanding environments.
8201-SYS integrates essential services such as voice and WAN optimization while offering advanced security with IPSec and SSL VPN support. Its expandable design with three or more modular slots, high throughput capacity of up to 10 Gbps, and comprehensive redundancy options make it ideally suited for large-scale enterprise deployments and high-availability data centers.
8201-SYS price is $128,019.00, a 47.4% saving from the Cisco list price of $243,240.00. 8201-SYS is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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8201-SYS Specifications
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply / Redundant
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing
- Broadband
- Fiber Optic
- Architecture
- Modular
- WAN Configuration
- Dual WAN
- WAN Ports
- 2 WAN
- LAN Ports
- 8 LAN Ports
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Wi-Fi Standard
- N/A
- Connectivity Type
- Wired
- Network Protocols
- IPv4, IPv6, MPLS
- Remote Management
- SSH, Telnet, SNMP
- Compliance Standards
- IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.11
- Wireless Support
- No
- Speed/Capacity
- Gigabit
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Features
- VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, Redundancy
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Management
- Managed
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Integrated Services
- Voice, WAN Optimization
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- Safety
- RoHS, CE
- EMC
- FCC, CE
- Telecom
- TIA-568
- Throughput Capacity
- 10 Gbps
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall, Intrusion Prevention
- Expansion Slots
- NIM, SFP+
- Modular Slots Available
- 3+ Slots
- Stacking Capability
- Yes
- 5G Support
- No
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Flash Memory
- 512 MB
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45, SFP+
- Power
- 250W
- Device Type
- Router
- Product Name
- 8201-SYS Enterprise Modular Router
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 18 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
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Product Comparison Table
 8201-SYS |  8818-SYS |  8812-SYS |  8202-SYS |  8808-SYS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | Fiber Optic | N/A | Fiber Optic | Fiber Optic / DSL | Fiber Optic |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection |
| Compliance Standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.11 | ISO 9001, CE, FCC | CE, FCC | FCC, CE | FCC, CE, RoHS |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | 18 inches | 18 inches | 16 inches | 20 inches | 20 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | FCC, CE | FCC, CE | N/A | FCC Part 15 | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | NIM, SFP+ | EHWIC / SFP+ | SFP+ | NIM | SFP+ |
| Features | VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, Redundancy | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / QoS | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, WAN Optimization | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS, Syslog |
| 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 | 3 inches | 2 inches | 2 inches | 4 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice, WAN Optimization | Voice / Video | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice / Video | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45, SFP+ | RJ-45 / SFP+ | RJ-45, SFP+, Combo Ports | RJ-45 / SFP+ | RJ-45, SFP |
| LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | Modular LAN | 24 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS | OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP, Static Routing | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6, TCP/IP, UDP |
| Power | 250W | 250W | 350 Watt | 350W | 250W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply / Redundant | Redundant AC/DC Power Supply | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant | Redundant AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | 8201-SYS Enterprise Modular Router | 8818-SYS Enterprise Modular Router | 8812-SYS Enterprise Router | 8202-SYS | 8808-SYS Enterprise Modular 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, Telnet, HTTPS | SNMP, CLI, HTTPS | SSH, HTTPS, SNMP | SSH, Telnet, HTTPS, SNMP |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing |
| Safety | RoHS, CE | UL / CE | N/A | UL | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | 10Gbps | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | TIA-568 | N/A | N/A | ETSI | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 10 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 10Gbps | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 4 WAN |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 30 lbs | 25 lbs | 25 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
L
Lana Kane
4
Transformational for our architecture. 24 ports of 400GE provide incredible throughput and total reliability.
C
Cyril Figgis
5
Top-tier performance. The Silicon One architecture is a game changer for our latency-sensitive apps.
C
Cheryl Tunt
3
Professional-grade routing. The density of 400GE ports allowed us to consolidate rack space significantly.
P
Pam Poovey
4
Exceptional bandwidth. We scaled our data center core easily. Throughput is consistent even during peaks.
R
Ray Gillette
5
Robust and future-proof. Handles massive routing tables without breaking a sweat. Perfect for service providers.
M
Malory Archer
5
High-density excellence. The mix of ports gives us the versatility needed for complex migrations.
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Woodhouse Smith
4
Reliable high-speed switching. Improved our backbone capacity immensely. A solid investment for any enterprise.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco 8201 chassis with 24×400GE QSFP56-DD & 12×100GE QSFP28?
The Cisco 8201 chassis (SKU: 8201-SYS) is a high-density data center switch offering 24×400 Gbps QSFP56-DD ports and 12×100 Gbps QSFP28 ports in a 6RU form factor for advanced spine-leaf and cloud network architectures.
What port density does the Cisco 8201 chassis deliver?
The Cisco 8201 provides 36 fixed ports—24 QSFP56-DD ports operating at 400 Gbps each and 12 QSFP28 ports operating at 100 Gbps each—for a total of 24×400 GE and 12×100 GE interfaces.
What is the total switching capacity of the Cisco 8201?
The Cisco 8201 chassis delivers up to 12.8 Tbps of non-blocking switching capacity with line-rate forwarding on all 36 high-speed ports.
Which power supply and redundancy options are available for SKU 8201-SYS?
The Cisco 8201 supports dual hot-swappable AC power supply modules (4,000 W each) with N+1 redundancy, ensuring continuous operation during maintenance or component failure.