Cisco A9K-MOD200-TR – 200G Modular Line Card for ASR 9000, Optimized for Packet Transport

High-Performance Cisco ASR 9000 Line Card with 200G Capacity for Scalable Networking

Cisco A9K-MOD200-TR – ASR 9000 Modular Line Card, 200G, Packet Transport Optimized

Upgrade your network with the Cisco A9K-MOD200-TR, a high-performance modular line card designed for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers. Offering 200 Gbps of switching capacity, this Packet Transport Optimized line card supports a wide range of high-bandwidth, low-latency networking applications including video-on-demand (VoD), IPTV, Internet video, and cloud-based computing.

The Cisco A9K-MOD200-TR features two modular bays (bay 0 and bay 1) for supporting various Cisco Modular Port Adapters (MPAs), including:

• 1-Port and 2-Port 100G MPAs

• 20-Port 10G MPAs

• MACSec-enabled 32-Port 1G MPAs

This flexibility allows service providers and enterprises to customize port configurations to meet evolving infrastructure requirements. Compatible with ASR 9904, 9906, 9910, 9912, 9922, and 9006 routers, this line card ensures seamless integration with Typhoon-based NPUs, Route Switch Processors (RSPs), and legacy ASR 9000 hardware.

Engineered for Carrier Ethernet and IP/MPLS edge services, the A9K-MOD200-TR supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, MPLS, Segment Routing (SR-MPLS and SRv6), VXLAN, NetFlow, and QoS, enabling robust service delivery and operational scalability.

Key Features:

• Supports up to 200 Gbps throughput per slot

• Flexible port configuration: 20x10G, 64x1G, 4x40G, or 2x100G

• MACSec encryption support on 32x1G MPA for secure WAN deployment

• Compatible with all existing ASR 9000 modular port adapters

• Ideal for scalable service provider and enterprise edge deployments

• Available in Service Edge Optimized and Packet Transport Optimized variants

Whether you're expanding bandwidth, enabling advanced edge services, or improving port density in your aggregation router, the Cisco A9K-MOD200-TR is the perfect line card for scalable, secure, and cost-effective network growth.

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Product Specifications: Cisco A9K-MOD200-TR Modular Line Card

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FAQs for Cisco A9K-MOD200-TR

1. What is the function of the A9K-MOD200-TR line card?
It is a modular line card for Cisco ASR 9000 series routers, providing 200G switching capacity and supporting various Modular Port Adapters (MPAs) for flexible network configurations.

2. What types of interfaces can be used with this module?
It supports 1G, 10G, 40G, and 100G interfaces, depending on the MPA (Modular Port Adapter) installed.

3. Is this line card compatible with all ASR 9000 chassis models?
Yes, but it requires an ASR 9000 chassis with the necessary power and cooling capacity to support high-speed data processing.

4. What makes this line card optimized for packet transport?
It includes advanced traffic engineering, MPLS support, deep buffers, and high-availability features, making it ideal for carrier-grade transport networks.

5. Does this module support future scalability?
Yes, with modular MPA slots, it allows for interface upgrades without replacing the entire line card, ensuring long-term investment protection.