Cisco 8400 Series Routers
Centralized architecture router delivering 4.8 Tbps in a compact 4 RU form factor with redundant control and data plane, extended temperature support, and modular port adapters.
Product Overview
Silicon One K100
Powered by the Cisco Silicon One K100 NPU delivering 4.8 Tbps of bandwidth with high-scale routing and deep buffering via HBM.
Redundant Architecture
Redundant control plane and data plane via dual route switch processors (RSPs) for unmatched reliability. Also supports nonredundant mode.
Compact 4 RU
Clean-sheet chassis design with only 295 mm depth, all FRUs accessible from the front for easy serviceability.
Extended Temperature
Supports -20 C to +65 C operating range, ideal for environmentally challenging installations.
Hardware Root of Trust
TCG and IEEE 802.1 AR standards-based security with Cisco Trust Anchor Module, secure boot, and secure JTAG monitoring.
Investment Protection
Upgradable route switch cards and modular port adapters provide generational continuity and protect infrastructure investment.
TL;DR
The Cisco 8404 is a centralized architecture router that delivers 4.8 Tbps in a compact 4 RU chassis with only 295 mm depth. It combines the redundancy of distributed systems (dual RSPs for control and data plane) with the economics of fixed platforms. Powered by Silicon One K100 and IOS XR, it supports modular port adapters from 1G to 400G with MACsec on all ports, extended temperature range (-20 C to +65 C), and front-accessible FRUs.
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