Cisco 8212 2RU System w/ 48x400GE QSFP5 | Enterprise, 400GbE, Routing — SD-AR3K-82128FHM

Move large-scale traffic with fewer chassis and cleaner rack design. Cisco 8212 in a 2RU form factor delivers 48 x 400GE QSFP5 interfaces, giving network teams the density needed to build high-capacity aggregation and backbone layers without consuming excessive rack space. This configuration is suited for environments where port count, speed, and physical efficiency all matter. The 400GbE interface profile supports modern data center and carrier-grade traffic patterns, while the compact 2RU footprint helps preserve valuable rack units for adjacent infrastructure. For teams planning around growth, the port density provides room to scale without redesigning the entire fabric. Because this listing is hardware-only and does not include software support, it is typically selected by buyers who already have a defined operational model and want the underlying platform capacity. That makes it a strong fit for procurement cycles where the priority is matching exact physical specifications to a known architecture. Cisco’s build quality and high-speed interface count justify the investment where uptime, throughput, and rack efficiency directly affect operating cost. Ideal For Data center aggregation for high-bandwidth server clusters Backbone routing in enterprise campus or core network layers High-density fabric deployment where rack space is constrained Carrier or service-provider edge builds requiring 400GbE port density Why This Product 1 48 x 400GE ports deliver far higher density than lower-speed aggregation platforms 2 2RU footprint preserves rack space in dense infrastructure environments 3 QSFP5 interface support aligns with modern 400GbE deployment requirements 4 Hardware-only configuration suits buyers with established support and operations models