A9K-MOD160-SE Cisco ASR 9000 Mod160 Modular Line Card, Service Edge Optimized

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Cisco A9K-MOD160-SE ASR 9000 Mod160 Modular Line Card, Service Edge Optimized

Enterprise Cisco ASR 9000 Service Edge Optimized Modular Line Card for High-Performance Carrier Ethernet and Service Provider Networks

The Cisco A9K-MOD160-SE Modular Line Card is a high-performance, Service Edge Optimized (SE) networking module designed for compatible Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers. Delivering up to 160 Gbps of throughput, it provides the scalability, flexibility, and carrier-grade reliability required for service provider networks, Metro Ethernet aggregation, MPLS services, and high-capacity enterprise WAN environments.

Designed with a modular architecture, the A9K-MOD160-SE supports compatible Cisco ASR 9000 Series Modular Port Adapters (MPAs), enabling network operators to configure interface connectivity according to specific deployment requirements. This flexible approach simplifies network expansion and helps organizations scale bandwidth and services as traffic demands increase.

The line card supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking services, including MPLS, Carrier Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6, traffic engineering, multicast, and advanced Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities. Its Service Edge Optimized architecture is engineered for sophisticated service delivery, traffic classification, policing, and bandwidth management across demanding carrier and enterprise networks.

Using distributed hardware-based packet forwarding, the Cisco A9K-MOD160-SE delivers reliable performance for bandwidth-intensive applications and high-volume network traffic. Integration with Cisco IOS XR through the host ASR 9000 platform provides advanced routing, management, automation, programmability, and high-availability capabilities.

The A9K-MOD160-SE supports Online Insertion and Removal (OIR), allowing maintenance and module replacement with minimal disruption to network operations. It also integrates with the resilient architecture of Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers to support mission-critical networking environments.

Ideal for service provider networks, Carrier Ethernet deployments, Metro Ethernet aggregation, enterprise WAN infrastructure, MPLS service delivery, and high-capacity edge routing, the Cisco A9K-MOD160-SE 160Gbps Service Edge Optimized Modular Line Card delivers scalable performance, advanced service capabilities, and carrier-grade reliability for Cisco ASR 9000 Series deployments.

Product Specifications – Cisco A9K-MOD160-SE ASR 9000 Series 160Gbps Service Edge Optimized Modular Line Card
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Specification	Details
Product Name	Cisco A9K-MOD160-SE ASR 9000 Series Service Edge Optimized Modular Line Card
Manufacturer	Cisco Systems
Part Number	A9K-MOD160-SE
Product Series	Cisco ASR 9000 Series
Product Type	Modular Line Card
Line Card Type	Service Edge Optimized (SE)
Throughput Capacity	Up to 160 Gbps
Architecture	Modular Service Edge Architecture
Port Configuration	Modular via supported Modular Port Adapters (MPAs)
MPA Support	Supports compatible Cisco ASR 9000 Series Modular Port Adapters
Network Interface Support	Dependent on installed MPA modules
Layer Support	Layer 2 and Layer 3 Services
Ethernet Services	Supported
Carrier Ethernet Support	Yes
MPLS Support	Yes
MPLS VPN Support	Supported, software and configuration dependent
Traffic Engineering	Supported
Quality of Service (QoS)	Advanced QoS, Classification, Policing and Traffic Management
IPv4 Support	Yes
IPv6 Support	Yes
Multicast Support	Supported
Network Virtualization	Platform and Cisco IOS XR feature dependent
Security Features	ACLs, Traffic Filtering and Platform-Based Security Features
Forwarding Architecture	Distributed Hardware-Based Packet Forwarding
Performance Optimization	Optimized for Service Edge Applications
High Availability	Integrated with Cisco ASR 9000 Series Redundancy Architecture
Hot-Swappable	Yes
Online Insertion and Removal (OIR)	Supported
Operating System	Cisco IOS XR through the host ASR 9000 platform
Management	Managed through the host Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router
Programmability	Cisco IOS XR Automation and Programmability Capabilities
Power Source	Powered by the host ASR 9000 chassis
Cooling	Provided by the host chassis cooling system
Form Factor	Chassis-Based Plug-in Modular Line Card
Compatibility	Compatible Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers
Deployment Type	Service Edge, Aggregation and High-Capacity Routing
Application	Carrier Ethernet, Metro Aggregation, MPLS and Enterprise WAN
Reliability	Carrier-Grade
Condition	Refurbished
Use Cases	Service Provider Networks, Carrier Ethernet, Metro Aggregation, Enterprise WAN, MPLS Service Delivery, High-Capacity Edge Routing

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FAQs

Q1. Which routers are compatible with the A9K-MOD160-SE?
It is compatible with supported Cisco ASR 9000 Series modular routers.

Q2. What is the maximum throughput of this line card?
The A9K-MOD160-SE supports up to 160 Gbps of forwarding capacity.

Q3. What does Service Edge Optimized mean?
Service Edge Optimized models are designed for large-scale service deployments with enhanced memory and scalability for advanced carrier services.

Q4. Does this module support modular port adapters?
Yes. It supports Cisco Modular Port Adapters (MPAs), allowing flexible interface configurations based on deployment requirements.

Q5. What applications is this line card best suited for?
It is ideal for carrier Ethernet, MPLS networks, metro aggregation, and high-capacity service edge deployments requiring scalable Layer 2 and Layer 3 services.