The Cisco 12000 Series delivers all the critical elements for high performance carrier IP/MPLS networking. These systems support the latest in service delivery technology powered by the Cisco 12000 Series IP Services Engine (ISE) coupled with 40G scale for backbone applications. It is the only platform in the industry to offer systems that can be field upgraded to 10Gpbs/slot or 40Gbps/slot. Models range from full rack to 1/8 rack form factors.
Models Comparison
Learn about the similarities and differences of the models within this product series.
Cisco 12816 Router (1)
1.28 Terabits/sec, 40Gigabit/slot, full rack, 16-slot. Existing Cisco 12416 and Cisco 12016 systems can be field upgraded to Cisco 12816 40G/slot capacity.
Cisco 12810 Router (1)
800 Gbps, 40 Gigabit, 1/2-rack, 10-slot, high density, ideal for high capacity IP/MPLS networks. Existing Cisco 12410 systems can be field upgraded to Cisco 12810 40G/slot capacity.
Cisco 12416 Router (1)
320 Gbps, 10Gigabit/slot, full rack, 10 slot, field upgradeable to 40G/slot, ideal for high-performance IP/MPLS networks.
Cisco 12410 Router (1)
200 Gbps, 10Gigabit/slot, 1/2-rack system, high density, field upgradeable to 40G/slot.
Cisco 12406 Router (1)
120 Gbps, 10Gigabit/slot, 1/4 rack, 6-slot switching capacity in a 6-slot, 10 Gigabit/slot, compact platform helps reduce facilities costs.
Cisco 12404 Router (1)
80 Gbps, 10 Gigabit/slot, 1/8 rack, 4-slots, ideal for 10G-enabled IP/MPLS provider edge applications.
Cisco 12016 Router (1)
80 Gbps, full rack, 16-slot, 2.5 Gigabit system, modular switch fabric, field upgradeable to 10G/slot or 40G/slot without increasing power requirements.
Cisco 12012 Router (1)
60 Gbps, full rack, 12-slot, 2.5 Gigabit system.
Cisco 12010 Router (1)
2.5 Gigabit, 1/2 rack, 10-slot, high density, software upgradeable to 10G/slot.
Cisco 12008 Router (1)
40 Gbps, 1/3 rack, 8-slot, 2.5 Gigabit system.
Cisco 12006 Router (1)
2.5 Gigabit, 1/4 rack, 6-slot, software upgradeable to 10G/slot.
Learn about the similarities and differences of the models within this product series.
Cisco 12816 Router (1)
1.28 Terabits/sec, 40Gigabit/slot, full rack, 16-slot. Existing Cisco 12416 and Cisco 12016 systems can be field upgraded to Cisco 12816 40G/slot capacity.
Cisco 12810 Router (1)
800 Gbps, 40 Gigabit, 1/2-rack, 10-slot, high density, ideal for high capacity IP/MPLS networks. Existing Cisco 12410 systems can be field upgraded to Cisco 12810 40G/slot capacity.
Cisco 12416 Router (1)
320 Gbps, 10Gigabit/slot, full rack, 10 slot, field upgradeable to 40G/slot, ideal for high-performance IP/MPLS networks.
Cisco 12410 Router (1)
200 Gbps, 10Gigabit/slot, 1/2-rack system, high density, field upgradeable to 40G/slot.
Cisco 12406 Router (1)
120 Gbps, 10Gigabit/slot, 1/4 rack, 6-slot switching capacity in a 6-slot, 10 Gigabit/slot, compact platform helps reduce facilities costs.
Cisco 12404 Router (1)
80 Gbps, 10 Gigabit/slot, 1/8 rack, 4-slots, ideal for 10G-enabled IP/MPLS provider edge applications.
Cisco 12016 Router (1)
80 Gbps, full rack, 16-slot, 2.5 Gigabit system, modular switch fabric, field upgradeable to 10G/slot or 40G/slot without increasing power requirements.
Cisco 12012 Router (1)
60 Gbps, full rack, 12-slot, 2.5 Gigabit system.
Cisco 12010 Router (1)
2.5 Gigabit, 1/2 rack, 10-slot, high density, software upgradeable to 10G/slot.
Cisco 12008 Router (1)
40 Gbps, 1/3 rack, 8-slot, 2.5 Gigabit system.
Cisco 12006 Router (1)
2.5 Gigabit, 1/4 rack, 6-slot, software upgradeable to 10G/slot.