Investing in the A9K-40GE-L Cisco ASR 9000 Series Ethernet Line Card provides a multitude of benefits for service providers aiming at the deployment of a high-performance, carrier-grade network. With high-density 40 ports of Gigabit Ethernet, operators can significantly increase their network’s instance scale while delivering a multitude of services without needing frequent upgrades.
This line card’s compatibility with Cisco’s ASR 9000 series routers ensures seamless integration into existing network infrastructure, making it a cost-effective upgrade that supports expanded service offerings. The versatility offered by scalable Ethernet speeds—ranging from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps—allows providers to cater to a wide range of customer needs, from basic residential internet access to comprehensive business solutions.
Furthermore, the emphasis on high availability features ensures uninterrupted service delivery for critical applications, minimising downtime and maintaining business continuity for customers. Flexible queuing options on the A9K-40GE-L allow for effective traffic management, ensuring bandwidth is utilized efficiently and quality of service is maintained, an essential feature for differentiating service levels and maintaining customer satisfaction.
The card’s efficient power consumption helps operators keep operational costs in check while contributing to a greener network operation. For providers looking to ensure their networks are future-proofed against the rising demand for high-bandwidth services, the A9K-40GE-L Line Card is a smart investment, delivering not just capacity but also reliability, flexibility, and a path for scalability.
The Cisco® ASR 9000 Series Ethernet Line Cards are the latest generation of service-provider-focused Carrier Ethernet line cards from Cisco. These line cards deliver economical, scalable, highly available, line-rate Ethernet and IP/Multiprotocol Label Switching (IP/MPLS) edge services. The Cisco ASR 9000 Series Line Cards A9K-40GE-L and other Cisco ASR 9000 Series platform components are designed to provide the fundamental infrastructure for scalable Carrier Ethernet and IP/MPLS networks, supporting profitable business, residential, and mobile services.
Quick Spec
Figure 1 shows the appearance of A9K-40GE-L.
Table 1 shows the quick spec.
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Part Number |
A9K-40GE-L |
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Product Description |
40-Port GE Low Queue Line Card, requires SFPs |
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Supported Devices |
Cisco ASR 9000 Router |
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Connectivity |
10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, 1-Gbps, and 10-Gbps 802.3 Ethernet |
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Memory |
4 GB DRAM |
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Options |
Each line card is available as either a low queue, base or extended line card. |
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Physical dimensions (H x W x D); weight |
14 x 1.72 x 20.5 in.(35.56 x 4.37 x 52.07 cm) 14 – 19 lb (6.35 – 8.62 kg) |
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Power |
Maximum 350W – 630W (depending on the card type); typical 310W – 565W (depending on the card type) |
Supported Devices
Table 2 shows the supported devices.
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Model |
Description |
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ASR-9010-DC |
Cisco ASR 9010 DC chassis |
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ASR-9010-AC |
Cisco ASR 9010 AC chassis |
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ASR-9010-AC-V2 |
ASR 9010 AC Chassis with PEM Version 2 |
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ASR-9010-DC-V2 |
ASR 9010 DC Chassis with PEM Version 2 |
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ASR-9006-DC |
Cisco ASR 9006 DC chassis |
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ASR-9006-AC |
Cisco ASR 9006 AC chassis |
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ASR-9006-AC-V2 |
ASR 9006 AC Chassis with PEM Version 2 |
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ASR-9006-DC-V2 |
ASR 9006 DC Chassis with PEM Version 2 |
Compare to Similar Items
Table 3 shows the comparison between A9K-40GE-L and A9K-8T-L.
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Product Code |
A9K-40GE-L |
A9K-8T-L |
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Product Description |
40-Port GE Low Queue Line Card, requires SFPs |
8-Port 10GE Low Queue Line Card, requires XFPs |
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Supported Devices |
Cisco ASR 9000 Router |
Cisco ASR 9000 Router |
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Connectivity |
10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, 1-Gbps, and 10-Gbps 802.3 Ethernet |
10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, 1-Gbps, and 10-Gbps 802.3 Ethernet |
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Memory |
4 GB DRAM |
4 GB DRAM |
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Physical dimensions (H x W x D); weight |
14 x 1.72 x 20.5 in.(35.56 x 4.37 x 52.07 cm) 14 – 19 lb (6.35 – 8.62 kg) |
14 x 1.72 x 20.5 in.(35.56 x 4.37 x 52.07 cm) 14 – 19 lb (6.35 – 8.62 kg) |
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Cisco ASR 9000 Series Low Queue Line Card at Northland Systems: A9K-40GE-L
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