A9K-36X10GE-SE Cisco ASR 9000 36-Port 10GE Line Card, Service Edge Optimized
Cisco A9K-36X10GE-SE ASR 9000 36-Port 10GE Service Edge Optimized Line Card
High-Density 10GbE Aggregation for Large-Scale Carrier Ethernet and Edge Services
The Cisco A9K-36X10GE-SE is a high-density 36-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Service Edge line card engineered for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers. Designed for carrier-grade scalability and performance, this Service Edge (SE) optimized module delivers 360 Gbps of wire-speed throughput with enhanced hardware memory to support large routing tables, subscriber sessions, and advanced QoS policies.
Purpose-built for service providers and large enterprise networks, the A9K-36X10GE-SE enables high-performance broadband aggregation, mobile backhaul, and metro Ethernet services. Its SFP+ interfaces support a wide range of Cisco 10G optics and DAC cables, ensuring flexible deployment across core, edge, and aggregation environments.
With support for Hierarchical QoS (H-QoS), IEEE 1588v2 Precision Time Protocol (PTP), and Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE), this line card ensures precise traffic management and timing synchronization for latency-sensitive applications such as 5G mobile networks and IPTV delivery. Built-in hardware acceleration and MACsec support (software dependent) enhance security and performance while maintaining strict service-level agreements.
Optimized for large-scale deployments, the A9K-36X10GE-SE integrates seamlessly into ASR 9000 platforms, delivering non-blocking performance, superior scalability, and the reliability required for mission-critical service provider infrastructures.
Product Specifications – Cisco A9K-36X10GE-SE 36-Port 10GE Service Edge Line Card
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| Specification Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco A9K-36X10GE-SE 36-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Service Edge Line Card |
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems |
| Part Number | A9K-36X10GE-SE |
| Product Type | Service Edge (SE) Optimised Line Card |
| Compatibility | Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers (ASR 9006, 9010, 9904, 9910, 9912, 9922) |
| Port Density | 36 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Interface Type | SFP+ (Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus) |
| Supported Transceivers | Cisco 10G SFP+ optics and DAC cables |
| Optimization | Service Edge (SE) – High-scale memory and subscriber capacity |
| Throughput | 360 Gbps full duplex |
| Forwarding Performance | Up to 360 Mpps |
| Switch Fabric Connectivity | High-speed fabric connection to ASR 9000 backplane |
| Operating System Support | Cisco IOS XR |
| QoS Capabilities | Hierarchical QoS (H-QoS), traffic shaping, policing, SLA enforcement |
| Timing & Synchronization | IEEE 1588v2 Precision Time Protocol (PTP), SyncE support |
| Security Features | MACsec hardware support (software dependent), ACL processing at scale |
| Routing & Scale | Enhanced hardware memory for large routing tables, MAC scale, and ACL entries |
| Subscriber Scale | Optimized for high-density broadband and mobile subscriber sessions |
| Deployment Roles | Service provider edge, broadband aggregation, mobile backhaul, metro Ethernet |
| Power Consumption | ~560W typical (varies by optics and traffic load) |
| Cooling Requirements | Chassis-based cooling via ASR 9000 system fan trays |
| Hot-Swappable | Yes (Online Insertion and Removal supported) |
| Operating Environment | Depends on ASR 9000 chassis specifications |
| Typical Use Cases | Carrier edge routing, IPTV delivery, mobile backhaul, high-scale enterprise WAN edge |
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FAQs:
Q1. What is the difference between the SE (Service Edge) and TR (Transport) versions of this card?
The SE version has larger memory buffers for high-scale routing tables and services (Edge), whereas the TR version is optimized for core packet transport with smaller table sizes.
Q2. Does this line card require a specific RSP (Route Switch Processor)?
To achieve the full 360 Gbps throughput, the chassis must be equipped with at least an RSP440, RSP880, or the newer ASR 9900 series Route Processors.
Q3. Are the SFP+ transceivers included with the A9K-36X10GE-SE?
No. SFP+ transceivers (SR, LR, ER, ZR, or DWDM) must be purchased separately based on your specific distance and fiber requirements.
Q4. Can I use 1G SFP modules in these ports?
Yes, the ports on the A9K-36X10GE-SE generally support 1G SFP transceivers, providing flexibility for mixed 1G and 10G environments.
Q5. Is this card hot-swappable?
Yes. Like all ASR 9000 line cards, it can be removed and replaced while the router is powered on, provided the chassis has sufficient power and cooling redundancy.
