A9K-24X10GE-SE Cisco ASR 9000 24-Port 10GE Line Card, Service Edge
Cisco A9K-24X10GE-SE ASR 9000 24-Port 10GE Service Edge Line Card
High-Density Cisco ASR 9000 Line Card with 24x 10GE Ports for Service Edge Deployments
The Cisco A9K-24X10GE-SE 24-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Line Card is a high-density, service edge–optimized module designed for Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers, delivering reliable 10GbE connectivity for service providers and large-scale enterprise networks. Engineered for carrier-grade performance, this line card enables efficient traffic handling, low-latency processing, and scalable network expansion.
Featuring 24 × 10GbE SFP+ ports, the A9K-24X10GE-SE provides high-capacity connectivity for edge and aggregation layers, making it ideal for handling bandwidth-intensive applications and growing data demands. Its Service Edge (SE) architecture supports advanced features such as Hierarchical QoS (HQoS), MPLS, and L2/L3 services, ensuring optimized service delivery across complex network environments.
Built to integrate seamlessly with the ASR 9000 platform, the line card operates on Cisco IOS XR, enabling advanced routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS, along with robust traffic engineering capabilities. This ensures flexibility and efficiency in modern service provider and enterprise infrastructures.
Designed for high availability, the module supports hot-swappable installation, along with redundancy and failover capabilities provided by the ASR 9000 chassis architecture. Its robust design ensures continuous operation and minimal downtime in mission-critical deployments.
Ideal for service provider edge networks, telecom infrastructure, and enterprise aggregation layers, the Cisco A9K-24X10GE-SE delivers a powerful combination of high-density 10G connectivity, scalability, and carrier-grade reliability, making it a dependable solution for modern high-performance networking environments.
Product Specifications - Cisco A9K-24X10GE-SE 24-Port 10GbE SFP+ Line Card for ASR 9000 Series
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco A9K-24X10GE-SE 24-Port 10GbE Line Card |
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems |
| Part Number | A9K-24X10GE-SE |
| Product Type | Modular Line Card |
| Product Series | Cisco ASR 9000 Series |
| Architecture | Service Edge (SE) optimized |
| Compatible Devices | Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers |
| Port Configuration | 24 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+) |
| Interface Type | SFP+ |
| Supported Speed | 10GbE |
| Maximum Throughput | Up to ~240 Gbps (full-duplex) |
| Forwarding Rate | High-performance packet forwarding (platform dependent) |
| Latency | Low-latency processing |
| ASIC | Cisco service edge forwarding ASIC |
| Buffering | Deep packet buffering for traffic bursts |
| Layer Support | Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 services |
| Routing Protocols | BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS |
| QoS Support | Hierarchical QoS (HQoS), traffic shaping, policing |
| Security Features | ACLs, infrastructure security (platform dependent) |
| Multicast Support | Yes |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XR |
| Fabric Integration | Works with ASR 9000 fabric and RSP modules |
| Redundancy | Supported via chassis and fabric architecture |
| High Availability | Nonstop Routing (NSR), Graceful Restart |
| Form Factor | Plug-in modular line card |
| Hot-Swappable | Yes |
| Power Consumption | Optimized for high-density deployments |
| Cooling | Chassis-based cooling system |
| Deployment Type | Service provider edge, aggregation |
| Application | Edge routing, aggregation, high-capacity connectivity |
| Scalability | Supports large-scale network expansion |
| Environment | Carrier-grade networking |
| Condition | New / Cisco Certified |
| Use Cases | ISP edge, telecom infrastructure, enterprise aggregation, backbone expansion |
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FAQs
Q1. Which routers are compatible with this line card?
It is designed for Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers.
Q2. What type of ports does this module provide?
It offers 24 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports.
Q3. Is this suitable for service provider environments?
Yes, it is optimized for service edge and carrier-grade networks.
Q4. Does it support high data throughput?
Yes, it is built for high-performance, high-traffic environments.
Q5. Are SFP+ transceivers included?
No, SFP+ transceivers are sold separately.
