Overview – Edgecore AS5916-54XM
The Edgecore AS5916-54XM is a deep-packet buffer router optimized for carrier access and aggregation and data center applications. Based on Broadcom’s StrataDNX® Qumran MX™ ASIC, the device supports line-rate 800Gbps Layer 2 and Layer 3 functions and is equipped with a powerful Intel Xeon CPU. The AGR120 supports IEEE 802.1AE MACsec functionality delivering secure encrypted communications on the 10G downlink ports.
The AGR120 hardware comes with high-availability designs, including redundant, hot-swappable AC or -48 VDC PSUs. Fans are designed with 5+1 redundant fan modules with front-to-back or back-to-front airflow options. The Edgecore AGR120 meets the high-performance, availability, and scalability requirements of cloud data centers and communication service providers.
Interfaces
- 48 x 1/10G SFP+ ports
- 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 ports
Features
- High performance data center top-of-rack and carrier access/aggregation switch or edge router.
- Support for IEEE 802.1AE MACsec encryption.
- Rack mountable in standard 19″ racks.
- Hot-swappable, load sharing, redundant AC or 48 VDC PSUs.
- Hot swappable 5+1 redundant fan modules.
- Management: Ethernet and console RJ-45 ports; USB storage port.
- Hardware switch pre-loaded with Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) for automated loading of compatible open source and commercial NOS offerings such as:
- IP Infusion OcNOS
- Open Network Linux (ONL)
- ADVA Ensemble Activator