Enterprise Core Routing Overview – Official Technical Overview & Hardware Datasheet

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This document serves as the authoritative technical datasheet for the ApexCore 9000 Series Enterprise Network Optimization Strategy Blueprint. It delineates a comprehensive hardware and systems engineering approach to transforming legacy enterprise WAN and campus cores into high-performance, AI-ready, and sustainable infrastructures. The blueprint addresses critical enterprise pain points: exponential bandwidth growth, application-level Quality of Service (QoS) complexity, security integration, and operational simplification. The ApexCore 9000 series is not merely a routing platform; it is a strategic asset designed to future-proof the enterprise network, ensuring optimal resource utilization, unparalleled uptime, and a seamless migration path towards intent-based networking.

ARCHITECTURE & CHASSIS DESIGN

The architectural foundation of the ApexCore 9000 is built upon a distributed, non-blocking switching fabric with a centralized control plane for simplified management. The modular chassis, available in 4-slot, 8-slot, and 16-slot variants, accommodates a mix of high-density 10/25/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet line cards. The system architecture is characterized by a fully redundant backplane, offering a switching capacity of up to 25.6 Tbps. The design philosophy emphasizes a clear separation of the data, control, and management planes. The control plane is powered by dual, hot-swappable route processors with built-in hardware-assisted encryption. Management plane access is secured through dedicated out-of-band Ethernet ports, ensuring that network operations remain accessible even during data plane anomalies. The chassis is engineered for high-availability with N+1 fan tray redundancy and 1+1 power supply units (AC or DC), meeting the rigorous demands of mission-critical enterprise environments.

HARDWARE FEATURES & PERFORMANCE

The ApexCore 9000 integrates a proprietary, fifth-generation forwarding engine ASIC that enables line-rate performance on all ports. Key hardware features include:
– **Forwarding Capacity:** 5.6 Bpps (Billion packets per second) for the 8-slot system.
– **Latency:** Sub-microsecond latency (typically Parameter Specification

Form Factor 4-Slot, 8-Slot, 16-Slot Modular Chassis (RU variants) Switching Capacity Up to 25.6 Tbps (Full-Duplex) Forwarding Rate Up to 5.6 Bpps (Billion packets per second) Power Supply 1+1 or 2+2 Redundant AC/DC (Hot-Swappable) Routing Engines Dual Redundant, Hot-Swappable (16GB-128GB RAM) Port Density (Max) 576 x 100GbE, 1152 x 40GbE, 4608 x 10GbE Latency (100GbE) MTBF > 300,000 Hours (Telcordia SR-332)

ORDERING OPTIONS

The ApexCore 9000 series offers extensive flexibility to meet diverse enterprise requirements.

– **Chassis and Power:** AC and DC power options with 1+1 or 2+2 redundancy.
– **Line Cards:** A portfolio of line cards includes 48-port 1G SFP, 48-port 10G SFP+, 36-port 40G QSFP+, and 36-port 100G QSFP28. Future expansion cards for 200G/400G are pending roadmap.
– **Routing Engines:** Standard and Enhanced Performance Route Processors with varying CPU, memory (16GB to 128GB), and SSD storage capacities.
– **Licensing:** Advanced feature licenses are available for MPLS, Segment Routing, and MACsec encryption on specific port groups.
– **Services:** Optional subscription-based support and software maintenance for premium TAC support, next-business-day hardware replacement, and continuous security updates.