S9600-72XC Overview
The S9600-72XC open aggregation router is a multi-function, disaggregated white box aggregation routing platform with an external TCAM option. It is equipped with Broadcom’s Qumran2c merchant silicon and Intel Skylake processor for high capacity routing, better power efficiencies and more buffering within a compact 2RU router. It features 64x25G and 8x100G high speed ports with a switching capacity of up to 2.4Tbs.
Use Cases
- 5G fronthaul transport aggregation at C-RAN hubs
- Backhaul for aggregating BBU pooling
- Programmable Broadband Network Gateway (BNG)
- Edge Grand Master (GM) clock for 5G Time Sensitive Networking
Ports & Throughput
- 8 × 40/100G QSFP28 ports
- 64 × 1/10/25G SFP28 ports
- 2 × 10G SFP+ management ports
- 1 × RJ45 serial console port
- 1 × Micro USB serial console port
- 1 × 100/1000M RJ45 management port
- 1 × USB 3.0 Type-A general purpose port
- GNSS, 1PPS, 10MHz, and ToD timing ports
- Total switching capacity: 2.4 Tbps
Specifications
- Processor: Intel Skylake-D 8-Core @ 1.9GHz
- Memory: 32GB DDR4 (Up to 64GB)
- Storage: 128GB SSD
- ASIC: Broadcom Qumran2c BCM88820, Broadcom OP2 BCM16K (Premium)
- BMC: AST2400
Key Features
- Class C timing accuracy
- Supports SyncE and IEEE 1588v2 (T-GM, T-BC/OC, T-TC, T-TSC)
- Integrated Stratum 3E OCXO with optional hold over performances
- Internal GNSS receiver for master clock implementations
- 4GB deep buffering
- Option for including an external TCAM
- BMC for remote monitoring and management
Compatible Software
- Arrcus ArcRR (Commercial, Paid)
- Exaware ExaNOS (Commercial, Paid)
- IP Infusion OcNOS (Commercial, Paid)
- Rtbrick Full Stack OS (Commercial, Paid)
Physical & Redundancy
- 2RU compact design: 436W × 609.6D × 87.7H mm (17.17″ × 24″ × 3.45″)
- Weight: 15.19 kg (33.49 lbs)
- 1+1 Hot swappable power units
- 3+1 Hot swappable fan units
- Suitable for industry standard 19″ racks