Cisco MGX 8800 Series Multiservice Switches

The Cisco MGX 8800 Series Multiservice Switches are industry-leading backbone platforms designed for high-scale converged networking. By integrating IP+ATM and MPLS technologies, the MGX 8800 series allows service providers to deliver traditional Frame Relay and leased line services alongside modern Internet access, VPNs, and voice/video traffic on a single resilient fabric.

The series offers unmatched scalability, providing switching capacities from 1.2 Gbps up to 180 Gbps. The modular design, featuring models like the MGX 8830 and MGX 8850, supports high-density interfaces up to OC-192/STM-64. With specialized Route Processor Modules (RPM-XF), the platform provides wire-speed IP-to-ATM switching and advanced Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF). Built for carrier-grade availability, the MGX 8800 series ensures business continuity with its 1:1 redundant architecture and hot-swappable components.

Key Specifications:

• Capacity: Scalable from 1.2 to 180 Gbps non-blocking fabric.

• Modularity: 14 to 32 slots for service modules (T1/E1, T3/E3, STM-1/4/16/64).

• Advanced Routing: Integrated Bridging and Routing with MPLS support (LER/LSC).

• Traffic Management: Standard ABR VS/VD and robust Policing/Shaping features.

• Resiliency: APS 1+1/1:1 and hardware-level redundancy for all critical paths.