A9K-40GE-SE Cisco ASR 9000 40-port GigE Service Edge Line Card
Cisco A9K-40GE-SE ASR 9000 40-Port Gigabit Ethernet Service Edge Line Card
High-Density Cisco ASR 9000 Line Card with 40x GigE Ports for Service Edge Deployments
The Cisco A9K-40GE-SE 40-Port Gigabit Ethernet Line Card is a high-density, service edge–optimized module designed for Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers, delivering reliable 1GbE connectivity for carrier-grade and enterprise networks. Built to support large-scale deployments, this line card ensures efficient traffic handling, low latency, and scalable network performance.
Featuring 40 × Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports, the A9K-40GE-SE provides flexible and high-density connectivity for access and aggregation layers, making it ideal for service providers and enterprises managing large volumes of traffic. Its Service Edge (SE) architecture enables advanced capabilities such as Hierarchical QoS (HQoS), MPLS, and Layer 2/Layer 3 services, ensuring optimized service delivery.
Running on Cisco IOS XR, the line card supports robust routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS, allowing seamless integration into modern network infrastructures. It is engineered for carrier-grade environments, delivering consistent performance for mission-critical operations.
Designed for high availability, the module supports hot-swappable installation and integrates with the ASR 9000 chassis architecture, enabling features such as Nonstop Routing (NSR) and Graceful Restart for uninterrupted network operations.
Ideal for service provider edge networks, aggregation deployments, and enterprise backbone infrastructure, the Cisco A9K-40GE-SE offers a powerful combination of high port density, scalability, and reliability, making it a dependable solution for modern high-performance networking environments.
Product Specifications - Cisco A9K-40GE-SE 40-Port Gigabit Ethernet SFP Line Card for ASR 9000 Series
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco A9K-40GE-SE 40-Port Gigabit Ethernet Line Card |
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems |
| Part Number | A9K-40GE-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 | 40 × 1 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP) |
| Interface Type | SFP |
| Supported Speed | 1GbE |
| Maximum Throughput | Up to ~80 Gbps (full-duplex) |
| Forwarding Rate | High-performance packet forwarding (platform dependent) |
| Latency | Low-latency forwarding |
| ASIC | Cisco service edge forwarding ASIC |
| Buffering | Deep packet buffering for burst traffic |
| Layer Support | Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 services |
| Routing Protocols | BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS |
| QoS Support | Hierarchical QoS (HQoS), traffic shaping, policing |
| Multicast Support | Yes |
| Security Features | ACLs, infrastructure security (platform dependent) |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XR |
| Fabric Integration | Works with ASR 9000 fabric and RSP modules |
| Redundancy | Supported via chassis 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, access aggregation |
| Scalability | Supports large-scale network expansion |
| Environment | Carrier-grade networking |
| Condition | New / Cisco Certified |
| Use Cases | ISP edge, telecom infrastructure, enterprise aggregation, network upgrades |
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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 40 Gigabit Ethernet (1GE) 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 traffic loads?
Yes, it is built for high-throughput and low-latency operations.
Q5. Are SFP modules included?
No, SFP transceivers must be purchased separately.
