Cisco EPA-10X10GE: High-Performance 10G Ethernet Port Adapter

Product Overview

The Cisco EPA-10X10GE is a 10-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port Adapter designed for Cisco's modular routing platforms. This high-density 10G solution delivers high-throughput, low-latency connectivity for demanding enterprise and service provider applications, enabling flexible deployment in aggregation, core, and data center environments.

Key Features & Specifications

Hardware & Performance

• Port Configuration:

• 10 x 10GBASE-SR/LR/ER SFP+ ports (hot-swappable)

• Optional 10GBASE-T variant available (EPA-10X10GE-T)

• Forwarding Capacity:

• 100Gbps full-duplex throughput

• Line-rate forwarding at all packet sizes

• Physical Design:

• Single-slot modular adapter

• Redundant power and cooling

• Operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C

Software & Services

• Cisco IOS XE Support:

• Advanced QoS with hierarchical queuing

• Full-featured MACsec 256-bit encryption

• Support for VXLAN/EVPN bridging

• Deployment Flexibility:

• Data center spine/leaf deployments

• Service provider edge aggregation

• High-performance enterprise core

Performance Characteristics

✔ Sub-5µs port-to-port latency
✔ Energy-efficient design (6W per port)
✔ Support for 9K jumbo frames
✔ Non-blocking switch fabric architecture

Next-Generation Successor: EPA-20X25GE (Projected 2025 Release)

Evolutionary Improvements

Strategic Advantages

1. 25G Ready - Supports both 10G and 25G for flexible migration

2. Double Density - 20 ports in same form factor

3. Cutting-Edge Performance - 500Gbps throughput capacity

4. AI-Optimized - Machine learning for traffic engineering

5. Future-Proof - Designed for next-gen 400G chassis

Migration Benefits

• Seamless upgrade path from 10G to 25G networks

• 40% lower cost per gigabit compared to current solutions

• ROI within 12 months through port consolidation

• Predictive analytics for optimal traffic flow

Conclusion

The EPA-10X10GE provides high-performance 10G connectivity, while the EPA-20X25GE introduces:

• 20-port density with 25G capability

• Sub-2µs latency

• 500Gbps throughput

• AI-driven traffic optimization

• Future-ready architecture

Alternative Title Concepts

1. "From 10G to 25G: The Bandwidth Revolution"

2. "Double the Ports, 5x the Throughput"

3. "The AI-Optimized 25G Adapter"

4. "Next-Gen Performance for Modern Networks"