• Data Center Spine Networking: Provides high-capacity connectivity between leaf and aggregation layers.
• 40GbE Data Center Connectivity: Supports 40GbE interfaces on compatible IMM configurations for existing high-speed infrastructure.
• 100GbE Network Spine: Supports 100GbE connectivity for high-bandwidth east-west data-center traffic.
• Data Center Aggregation: Consolidates multiple high-speed network connections while allowing additional IMM capacity as requirements grow.
• Data Center Interconnect: Provides a scalable routing platform for connecting geographically separated data-center environments.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Supports programmable networking, telemetry and automation for large-scale cloud environments.
• Service Provider Networks: Combines IP routing, Layer 2 Ethernet, QoS and router-security capabilities for carrier and provider infrastructure.
• High-Performance Computing: High-speed Ethernet interfaces and large system capacity support bandwidth-intensive compute environments.
• Network Core Modernization: Provides a modular p

• Four IMM Slots: Allows buyers to select and expand interface capacity according to deployment requirements rather than replacing the complete chassis.
• Up to 57.6Tb/s System Throughput: Provides substantial switching and routing capacity for demanding spine and aggregation workloads.
• 9.6Tb/s Full-Duplex Slot Capacity: Each IMM slot supports up to 9.6Tb/s full-duplex capacity, providing strong per-slot bandwidth headroom.
• 36-Port 100GbE QSFP28 IMM: Provides dense 100GbE connectivity for spine and high-bandwidth data-center deployments.
• 48-Port SFP+ Plus 2 QSFP28 IMM: Provides high-density SFP+ connectivity with additional QSFP28 interfaces for higher-speed links.
• 40GbE Support: Compatible ports support 40GbE operation on documented IMM configurations, helping organizations retain existing 40GbE infrastructure.
• 400GbE Support: The platform architecture provides hardware support for 400GbE on applicable interface modules, creating a longer-term bandwidth upgrade path.
• Orthogonal Direct Cross-Connect Architecture: Eliminates a conventional backplane or midplane, helping optimize signal paths, cooling and capacity expansion.
• SR Linux Support: Provides a modern Linux-based network operating environment with model-driven management and programmability.
• IP Routing and Layer 2 Ethernet: Supports both routed and switched network designs, reducing the need for separate platforms across infrastructure layers.
• Big Buffer Architecture: Helps absorb traffic bursts and supports demanding data-center workloads with per-port queuing, shaping and policing.

• Brand: Nokia
• Product Family: 7250 IXR
• Model: 7250 IXR-6
• Product Type: Modular Data Center Router / Switch Platform
• Primary Deployment: Data Center Spine, Aggregation, DCI, Service Provider
• Form Factor: 7RU
• Chassis Depth: 81.28 cm
• IMM Slots: 4
• Maximum System Throughput: Up to 57.6Tb/s full duplex
• Maximum System Capacity: Up to 76.1Tb/s half duplex
• Maximum Capacity with Local Switching: Up to 115.2Tb/s half duplex
• IMM Capacity: Up to 9.6Tb/s full duplex per slot
• Supported IMM Option: 36-port 100G QSFP28
• Supported IMM Option: 48-port SFP+ plus 2 QSFP28
• 40GbE Support: Supported on applicable ports and IMM configurations
• 100GbE Support: Supported
• 400GbE Support: Supported by applicable interface hardware
• Routing: IP routing
• Layer 2: Ethernet switching
• QoS: Supported
• Router Security: Supported
• Telemetry: Scalable telemetry supported
• Programmability: Model-driven programmability
• Operating System: Nokia SR Linux
• Architecture: Orthogonal direct cross-connect
• Backplane/Midplane: No backplane or midplane architecture
• Control Processing Modules: Dual redundant CPMs
• Switch Fabric: 5+1 redundancy
• Power Redundancy: M+N
• Cooling Redundancy: N+1
• Power Type: AC or DC
• DC PSU: Hot-swappable and load-sharing
• Fan Architecture: Dual fans with front-to-back airflow
• Management Interfaces: Console, management, Bluetooth, USB and SD slot
• Rack Width: Standard 19-inch rack compatible
• Compatibility: Compatible Nokia 7250 IXR-6 IMM modules, optics and cables
• 40GbE Transceiver: Compatible QSFP+ based 40GbE connectivity
• 100GbE Transceiver: Compatible QSFP28 based 100GbE connectivity

Why Choose This Product?

• Modular Capacity Growth: Four IMM slots allow buyers to scale interface capacity without immediately replacing the chassis.
• High System Throughput: Up to 57.6Tb/s full-duplex system throughput provides substantial capacity for spine and aggregation networks.
• 40GbE and 100GbE Flexibility: Supports existing 40GbE environments while providing 100GbE capability for higher-bandwidth requirements.
• Future-Focused Architecture: Hardware support extending to 400GbE on applicable modules provides a longer upgrade path.
• Resilient Hardware Design: Redundant CPMs, switch fabric, power and cooling reduce single-component dependency.
• Data Center Spine Positioning: Designed specifically for high-density, high-performance data-center spine deployments.
• Operational Automation: SR Linux, telemetry and model-driven programmability support automated network operations.
• Better Infrastructure Utilization: The modular architecture allows buyers to select interface capacity based on actual deployment requirements, helping avoid unnecessary port and chassis expenditure.