Overview
The Cisco A9K-48X10GE-1G-SE is a high-performance, 48-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet line card designed for use with the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 9000). With 48 10GbE ports and a single 1GbE port for high-capacity, low-latency network connectivity, the A9K-48X10GE-1G-SE offers scalable performance to support large-scale service provider and enterprise networks. Built to handle data-heavy and bandwidth-demanding applications, it is ideal for environments requiring robust performance, high availability, and low-latency forwarding.
This line card delivers high throughput for applications such as cloud services, video streaming, enterprise campus networks, and inter-ISP communications. It also supports advanced routing, quality of service (QoS), and security features, making it a versatile and reliable component of your network infrastructure.
Key Features
48 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Ports: Offers 48 x 10GbE ports to deliver high-speed, high-density connectivity for enterprise and service provider environments.
1 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet Port: Includes one additional 1GbE port for smaller, less demanding applications or for network uplink/downlink configurations.
Advanced QoS (Quality of Service): Prioritizes critical traffic, including voice, video, and real-time data, ensuring high performance and minimal packet loss for mission-critical applications.
Scalable Performance: Designed to meet the growing bandwidth demands of service providers and large enterprise networks with its ability to handle high-throughput applications.
High-Availability Design: Features redundant power and cooling systems, ensuring that the line card delivers continuous performance even in the event of hardware failure, providing maximum uptime for the network.
Carrier-Class Features: Supports advanced features like MPLS, high-performance routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and high-density port configurations that cater to service provider environments.
Energy Efficient: Optimized to provide excellent performance while minimizing power consumption, reducing the overall operational costs of your network infrastructure.
Seamless Integration: Easily integrates into Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers, enabling a simple and efficient upgrade or expansion of your network infrastructure.
Versatile Deployment: Suitable for both service provider and enterprise environments, supporting multiple use cases such as WAN aggregation, data center interconnect, and large-scale network edge deployments.
Applications
Service Provider Networks: Ideal for large-scale service provider environments, providing the performance required for aggregating traffic from enterprise customers, delivering cloud-based services, and handling high-volume data traffic.
Enterprise Data Centers: Can be used in enterprise data center environments to aggregate traffic and support inter-site communication between data centers, connecting to high-performance networks for cloud, hybrid cloud, and content delivery.
Cloud Service Providers: Supports large-scale cloud environments by providing high-speed Ethernet connectivity, enabling service providers to deliver fast and reliable cloud services to customers.
WAN Aggregation: Enables high-speed, low-latency WAN aggregation, ideal for distributing traffic between regional offices or large-scale campus networks, ensuring optimal performance across wide-area networks.
Carrier Ethernet Applications: Well-suited for carrier Ethernet deployments, providing high-performance routing and switching capabilities, including MPLS, L3 VPNs, and QoS for optimal service delivery.
Specifications
Form Factor: Line Card for Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers
Ports:
48 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ Ports
1 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet (1G) Port
Network Interface:
10GbE SFP+ ports for fiber optic connectivity
1GbE port (RJ-45)
Data Throughput:
Each 10GbE port supports up to 10 Gbps of data throughput.
Operating System Support:
Cisco IOS XR Software, designed for high availability, scalability, and reliability in large-scale networks.
Protocols Supported:
IPv4 and IPv6
MPLS, L3 VPN, L2 VPN
OSPF, BGP, IS-IS
QoS, DiffServ, Policing
Power Consumption:
Typical Power Consumption: 85W (max)
Designed for energy efficiency without compromising performance.
Cooling:
Active cooling with redundant fans to maintain optimal operating temperatures in demanding environments.
Compliance:
RoHS, CE, UL, and other international safety certifications
Why Choose Cisco A9K-48X10GE-1G-SE?
High-Performance Connectivity: The A9K-48X10GE-1G-SE provides exceptional performance with 48 x 10GbE ports and a 1GbE port, ensuring high bandwidth, low-latency connectivity for demanding network environments. This makes it ideal for service providers and large enterprise networks that require scalable, high-throughput solutions.
Advanced Routing and QoS: With support for advanced features such as MPLS, L3 VPNs, QoS, and high-performance routing protocols like OSPF and BGP, this line card is built to meet the demands of modern, high-performance service provider and enterprise networks.
Scalability and Flexibility: Designed to scale with the growth of your network, the A9K-48X10GE-1G-SE enables easy expansion of your Cisco ASR 9000 Series router, offering the flexibility to accommodate future bandwidth demands.
High Availability: The A9K-48X10GE-1G-SE ensures that your network remains operational even in the event of failure, thanks to redundant power and cooling features that provide continuous uptime in critical environments.
Energy Efficient: Cisco’s commitment to energy-efficient solutions means the A9K-48X10GE-1G-SE delivers high performance while keeping power consumption in check, helping you reduce operational costs and minimize your carbon footprint.
Optimized for Cisco Environments: As part of the Cisco ASR 9000 Series, this line card is designed to seamlessly integrate with your existing Cisco network infrastructure, providing unified management and enhanced performance.
Carrier-Class Reliability: Whether for service providers or large enterprises, this line card provides the carrier-class reliability, performance, and scalability needed to support mission-critical applications and high-traffic networks.
The Cisco A9K-48X10GE-1G-SE line card offers robust, high-performance Ethernet connectivity that is essential for modern data centers, service providers, and enterprises. With advanced routing, high throughput, and scalable performance, this line card helps ensure your network is future-proofed and capable of handling today’s demanding network applications.
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