Up to 12.8 Tbps 1-2 RU MACsec All Ports Class C Timing Modular MPAs

Cisco 8700 Series Routers

High-capacity edge and aggregation routers with Silicon One processors, MACsec encryption, Class C timing, and modular port adapters for metro, 5G backhaul, and provider core deployments.

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Product Overview

Silicon One Powered

Built on Cisco Silicon One processors for power-efficient, high-capacity routing in compact 1RU and 2RU form factors.

Modular Port Adapters

The 8712-MOD-M supports 4 MPA slots at 1.6 Tbps each for flexible interface configurations from 1G to 400G.

MACsec All Ports

Full line-rate LAN MACsec encryption on all ports across all models for secure metro and edge transport.

Class C Timing

PTP with Class C performance, SyncE, and GNSS PRTC-B for carrier-grade 5G and metro synchronization.

Rich Edge Features

Segment Routing (SR, SRv6), EVPN, RON-ready with 400G DCO optics, and extensive breakout support.

IOS XR

Carrier-grade Cisco IOS XR with modular packaging, Golden ISO, and Flexible Consumption Model 2.0.

TL;DR

The Cisco 8700 Series extends the 8000 portfolio into aggregation and edge use cases for modern metro networks. Three models cover different needs: the 8711-32FH-M delivers 12.8 Tbps with 800G and 400G ports in 1RU, the 8711-48Z-M provides 5.6 Tbps with high-density SFP56/QSFP ports in 1RU, and the 8712-MOD-M offers 6.4 Tbps with 4 modular port adapter slots in 2RU. All models feature MACsec encryption, Class C PTP timing, GNSS, and field-replaceable fans and PSUs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What use cases does the 8700 Series address?

Business edge, residential aggregation, 5G mobile backhaul, provider core, and internet peering in modern metro networks.

What modular port adapters are available for the 8712-MOD-M?

Four MPAs: 8K-MPA-4D (4x QSFP56-DD), 8K-MPA-16H (16x QSFP28), 8K-MPA-16Z2D (16x SFP56 + 2x QSFP56-DD), and 8K-MPA-18Z1D (18x SFP56 + 1x QSFP56-DD).

Do all 8700 models support MACsec?

Yes. All three models (8711-32FH-M, 8711-48Z-M, and 8712-MOD-M) support full line-rate LAN MACsec encryption on all ports.

What is the maximum bandwidth?

The 8711-32FH-M delivers up to 12.8 Tbps with 16 ports of QSFP-DD800 and 16 ports of QSFP56-DD.

Features and Benefits

Metro edge, modernized.

The Cisco 8700 Series delivers high-capacity aggregation and edge routing with MACsec, Class C timing, and modular flexibility.

Flexible Interfaces

800G, 400G, 200G, 100G, 50G, 25G, 10G, and 1G with extensive breakout and RON-ready 400G DCO optics.

MACsec All Ports

Line-rate LAN MACsec encryption on every port for comprehensive data security across edge and aggregation.

Modular MPAs

8712-MOD-M supports 4 MPA slots at 1.6 Tbps each with mix-and-match SFP56, QSFP28, and QSFP56-DD options.

Class C Timing

PTP with Class C performance, SyncE, and GNSS PRTC-B for 5G backhaul and metro synchronization.

Segment Routing

SR-MPLS, SRv6, and EVPN for programmable infrastructure and simplified traffic engineering.

High Availability

Field-replaceable fans and PSUs with N+1 redundancy and front-to-back or back-to-front airflow options.

Feature & Benefit Details

Feature

Benefit

Integrated interfaces (8711-32FH-M)

800G, 400G, 100G, 40G, 25G, 10G with breakout support (2x400G, 8x100G, 4x100G, 4x25G, 4x10G) and RON-ready 400G DCO.

Integrated interfaces (8711-48Z-M)

400G, 200G, 100G, 50G, 40G, 25G, 10G, 1G with SFP to QSFP56-DD pluggable diversity and RON-ready 400G DCO.

Modular port adapters (8712-MOD-M)

4 MPA slots at 1.6 Tbps each with 4 adapter types for flexible mix of SFP56, QSFP28, and QSFP56-DD ports.

MACsec on all ports

Full line-rate LAN MACsec encryption across all models for secure metro and edge data transport.

Class C PTP timing

Carrier-grade synchronization with SyncE and GNSS PRTC-B for 5G mobile backhaul and metro requirements.

IOS XR carrier-grade OS

Modular, patchable, highly available operating system with Secure Boot, IMA, and Golden ISO support.

Specifications

Performance

Bandwidth range5.6 Tbps to 12.8 Tbps

MACsecLine-rate on all ports

Port speeds1G to 800G

SoftwareCisco IOS XR

Power & Cooling

Power supplies1+1 redundant (AC/DC)

AirflowPSI or PSE (field selectable)

Power (8711-32FH-M)740W (without optics)

Power (8712-MOD-M)375W (without optics)

Timing

PTPClass C performance

SyncESupported

GNSSPRTC-B

Interfaces1PPS, 10MHz, 1588-TOD

Environmental

Operating temp0 to 40°C

Storage temp-40 to 70°C

Humidity5% to 95%

Model Comparison

Specification	8711-32FH-M	8711-48Z-M	8712-MOD-M
Bandwidth	12.8 Tbps	5.6 Tbps	6.4 Tbps
Form factor	1RU	1RU	2RU
Ports	16x QSFP-DD800 + 16x QSFP56-DD	6x QSFP-DD + 4x QSFP56 + 48x SFP56	4 MPA slots (1.6 Tbps each)
CPU	6-core x86 2.5 GHz	6-core x86 2.3 GHz	6-core x86 2.5 GHz
DRAM	64 GB	64 GB	64 GB DDR4
SSD	480 GB	480 GB	480 GB
Typical power	740W (without optics)	800W (without optics)	375W (without optics)
Fans	6 (5+1 redundant)	6 (5+1 redundant)	4 (3+1 redundant)
Dimensions (HxWxD)	1.73 x 17.30 x 23.62 in	1.73 x 17.40 x 23.62 in	3.5 x 17.3 x 23.6 in
Weight (with PSU/fans)	35.43 lb (16.07 kg)	28.66 lb (13.0 kg)	55.1 lb (25 kg)
PSU efficiency	80+ Platinum	95+ Titanium	80+ Platinum

Modular Port Adapters (8712-MOD-M)

MPA	Bandwidth	SFP56 Ports	QSFP28 Ports	QSFP56-DD Ports
8K-MPA-4D	1.6 Tbps	--	--	4
8K-MPA-16H	1.6 Tbps	--	16	--
8K-MPA-16Z2D	1.6 Tbps	16	--	2
8K-MPA-18Z1D	1.3 Tbps	18	--	1

Ordering Information

8711-32FH-M

1RU, 12.8T, 16x QSFP-DD800 + 16x QSFP56-DD with MACsec.

8711-48Z-M

1RU, 5.6T, 48x SFP56 + 4x QSFP56 + 6x QSFP-DD with MACsec.

8712-MOD-M

2RU, 6.4T, 4 MPA bays at 1.6 Tbps each with MACsec.

Documentation

Data Sheet

Cisco 8700 Series Routers Data Sheet. Full specifications, MPA options, timing, MACsec, and ordering information.

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