Cisco 8711 1RU 12.8T P100 System

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches

SKU: 8711-32FH-M | Part #: 8711-32FH-M | MPN: 8711-32FH-M

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About the Cisco 8711 1RU 12.8T P100 System

Cisco 8711 1RU 12.8T P100 System is a Cisco high-performance routing and switching platform engineered for compact data center deployments. Delivers 12.8 Tbps throughput with advanced packet processing capabilities in a single-rack-unit form factor.

Key Features:

  • 12.8 Tbps aggregate switching/routing throughput
  • Packet 100 (P100) forwarding engine with 100 Gbps+ per-port performance
  • 32 × 400G port slots with modular MPA support
  • 1RU footprint enabling maximum density in constrained spaces
  • Integrated carrier-grade features: MPLS, BGP, OSPF, ISIS

Ideal for:

  • Telecom and service provider network core and aggregation layers
  • Hyperscale data center interconnect and WAN edge routing
  • Enterprise networks consolidating distributed routers into central fabric
  • Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) and content peering platforms

Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Switches
SKU8711-32FH-M
Part Number8711-32FH-M
ConditionNew
Rack Units1RU
Throughput12.8T
TypeP100 System
Manufacturer Part Number8711-32FH-M

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco 8711 1RU 12.8T P100 System

What does the Cisco 8711 1RU 12.8T P100 System do?

The Cisco 8711 1RU 12.8T P100 System is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Arista environments.

What are the headline specs of the Cisco 8711 1RU 12.8T P100 System?

Key specifications for the Cisco 8711 1RU 12.8T P100 System: new condition; rack units 1RU; throughput 12.8T; type P100 System; manufacturer Cisco; manufacturer part number 8711-32FH-M. Manufacturer part number 8711-32FH-M. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the Cisco 8711 1RU 12.8T P100 System compatible with my infrastructure?

The Cisco 8711 1RU 12.8T P100 System interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.