Edgecore Networks AGR420 (AS7946-74XKSB) | Aggregation Router

The AGR420 is a high-performance 25GbE aggregation router featuring a fixed network interface configuration of 64 x 10G/25G SFP28, 8 x 100GE QSFP28, and 2 x 100G QSFP-DD ports (supporting high-power optics and compatible with QSFP28). This 2RU compact design, equipped with an External BCM16K Lookup Engine, can be deployed as either a disaggregated or standalone router. The BCM16K Knowledge-Based Processor (KBP) enhances high-speed operations on large-rule databases, making the AGR420 suitable for various telecommunications applications. It provides network awareness, real-time routing modifications, and updates, ideal for packet classification, policy enforcement, and forwarding. Engineered with the latest Broadcom StrataDNX Qumran2C silicon and an external lookup engine, the AGR420 targets use cases such as OpenBNG, 25G pre-aggregation routing, PE routing, or serving as a data center TOR switch/router. This open networking router is pre-loaded with the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE), supporting the installation of compatible Network Operating System (NOS) software, including the open-source Open Network Linux (ONL) and various commercial NOS options.

Key features and benefits include high performance for telecom and data center applications, integration of Broadcom StrataDNX Qumran2C silicon, and an integrated BCM16K External Lookup Table for expansion. It supports front-to-back airflow SKUs and has hot-swappable, load-sharing, and 1+1 redundant DC-DC/AC-DC power supply units, along with 4+1 redundant, hot-swappable fan modules. The AGR420 also supports Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) and IEEE 1588v2 Precision Time Protocol (PTP).

Applications for the AGR420 include functioning as a disaggregated edge, PE, or pre-aggregation router, serving as a standalone 25GbE aggregation router, and operating as a Virtual Broadband Gateway (vBNG).