Cisco SCE8000-SIP: Service Intelligence Platform for Advanced Traffic Management

Product Overview

The Cisco SCE8000-SIP is a Service Intelligence Platform module designed for the Cisco SCE8000 Series, providing deep traffic visibility and real-time policy enforcement capabilities for service provider networks. This high-performance module enables subscriber-aware traffic management, application recognition, and bandwidth optimization in next-generation networks.

Key Features & Specifications

Hardware Architecture

• Processing Power:

• 40Gbps full-duplex throughput

• Multi-core network processor architecture

• Dedicated DPI engine for application identification

• Interface Options:

• 4 x 10GbE SFP+ ports (configurable as monitoring or inline)

• Hardware bypass for network resilience

• Physical Design:

• Hot-swappable front-loading module

• 1.5RU form factor

• Extended temperature operation (-5°C to 45°C)

Software & Service Capabilities

• Cisco Service Intelligence Software:

• Real-time subscriber identification

• Application-aware QoS enforcement

• Dynamic traffic steering

• Performance Benchmarks:

• 2 million concurrent subscribers

• 100,000 policies per second

• <50µs latency for policy decisions

Deployment Scenarios

✔ Mobile broadband traffic optimization
✔ Fixed-line subscriber QoE management
✔ OTT service differentiation
✔ Network security and analytics

Next-Generation Successor: SCE8000-SIP-X (Projected 2026 Release)

Evolutionary Improvements

Strategic Advantages

1. 200G Ready - Supports high-density 5G and FTTH deployments

2. AI-Driven Optimization - Machine learning for traffic pattern analysis

3. Cloud-Native Architecture - Containerized service functions

4. Enhanced Security - Real-time threat detection

5. Backward Compatibility - Works with existing SCE8000 chassis

Migration Path

• Service Provider Benefits:

• 5G network slicing support

• Automated traffic optimization

• Financial Considerations:

• 50% better $/subscriber economics

• ROI in 24 months through operational efficiency

• Future-proof for 400G networks

Conclusion

The SCE8000-SIP delivers carrier-class service intelligence, while the SCE8000-SIP-X introduces:

• 200Gbps performance

• AI-powered traffic management

• 5G network slicing support

• Cloud-native service architecture

• Enhanced security analytics

Alternative Title Concepts

1. "From 40G to 200G: The Service Intelligence Evolution"

2. "AI-Powered Traffic Management for 5G Networks"

3. "The Cognitive Service Intelligence Platform"

4. "Next-Gen Policy Enforcement at Hyperscale"