CHAPTER 1
Cisco 8800 Series Routers Overview
Table 1: Feature History Table
DescriptionRelease InformationHardware
This release introduces Cisco 8804,
a 4-slot 10 RU (rack unit) modular
router that provides 57.6 Tbps of
network bandwidth. For more
information, see the Cisco 8800
section in the Datasheet here.
Release 7.3.16Cisco 8804
The Cisco 8800 series routers include:
• The Cisco 8818 is a 33-RU router that supports distributed forwarding across multiple field replaceable
units (FRUs).
• The Cisco 8812 is a 21-RU router that supports distributed forwarding across multiple field replaceable
units (FRUs).
• The Cisco 8808 is a 16-RU router that supports distributed forwarding across multiple field replaceable
units (FRUs).
• The Cisco 8804 is a 10-RU router that supports distributed forwarding across multiple field replaceable
units (FRUs).
• Cisco 8800 Series Routers, on page 2
• Line Card Overview, on page 4
• Route Processor Card Overview, on page 5
• Fabric Card Overview, on page 6
• Temperature and Physical Specifications, on page 7
• Weight and Power Consumption, on page 7
• Airflow Direction, on page 7
• Maximum Power Available to the Router, on page 7
• Supported Optics, on page 11
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8800 Series Routers
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