Cisco IGX-FTM FastPAD Trunk Module

Overview

The Cisco IGX-FTM FastPAD Trunk Module is a high-performance line card designed for Cisco IGX Series routers. It provides fast packet forwarding, low latency and robust scalability for carrier and enterprise networks. The module supports a wide range of interface types and can be hot-plugged, allowing operators to add capacity without service interruption.

Key Features

• Up to 8 x 10GbE or 4 x 40GbE ports for flexible trunking options
• Hardware accelerated forwarding with line-rate performance
• Support for IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, and QoS policies
• Hot-swap capability for zero-downtime upgrades
• Integrated diagnostics and real-time monitoring via Cisco IOS XR
• Low power consumption with advanced thermal management

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: Cisco IGX chassis compatible
• Port density: 8 x 10GbE SFP+ or 4 x 40GbE QSFP+
• Throughput: Up to 80 Gbps aggregate
• Latency: Sub-microsecond forwarding
• Operating temperature: 0 to 45 degrees Celsius
• Power supply: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Dimensions: 1U height, 440 mm width, 30 mm depth

Applications

The FastPAD Trunk Module is ideal for:

• Metro Ethernet aggregation points
• Data center interconnects
• Carrier Ethernet services
• High-speed WAN backbones
• Enterprise campus core layers
• Network virtualization and SDN environments

By delivering high throughput, low latency and flexible port configurations, the Cisco IGX-FTM FastPAD Trunk Module helps service providers and large enterprises build resilient, scalable networks that can adapt to growing traffic demands.