Cisco A99-32X100GE-TR 32-Port 100GE QSFP Line Card

• National ISP backbone capacity expansion projects
• Cloud service provider interconnect infrastructure
• Data center interconnection and DCI deployments
• 5G transport and mobile backhaul aggregation networks
• Internet exchange point connectivity platforms
• Large-scale MPLS core routing environments
• Content delivery network backbone deployments
• Multi-region enterprise WAN modernization projects
• Carrier Ethernet service aggregation architectures
• High-capacity video streaming and OTT network transport

• 32 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP interfaces
• Designed for Cisco ASR 9900 Series routers
• Up to 6 Tbps forwarding capacity
• Line-rate 100GE performance across all ports
• High-density port architecture for infrastructure consolidation
• Hot-swappable design supporting operational continuity
• IPv4 and IPv6 routing support
• MPLS-ready for carrier and service provider environments
• BGP and OSPF protocol compatibility
• QSFP-based optical deployment flexibility
• Reduced dependency on large link aggregation bundles
• Optimized for cloud, video, and hyperscale traffic growth
• Supports network modernization and digital transformation initiatives
• Integrated with Cisco IOS XR operating environment
• Built for high-availability service provider networks

• Brand: Cisco
• Part Number: A99-32X100GE-TR
• Product Type: Ethernet Line Card
• Product Family: Cisco ASR 9900 Series
• Model: A99-32X100GE-TR
• Port Density: 32 Ports
• Port Type: 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP
• Interface Type: QSFP28/QSFP+
• Data Rate: 100 Gbps Per Port
• Forwarding Capacity: Up to 6 Tbps
• Form Factor: Line Card
• Compatibility: Cisco ASR 9900 Series Routers
• Supported Protocols: IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, OSPF, BGP
• Redundancy Support: Hot-Swappable Design
• Management Support: CLI, SNMP, NETCONF/YANG
• Data Link Protocol: 100GbE
• Compliance: RoHS, NEBS Level 3
• Cooling: Front-to-Back Airflow
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to 65°C
• Humidity: 5% to 95% Non-Condensing
• Power Consumption: 450W
• Cisco IOS XR Support: Supported 

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• The Cisco A99-32X100GE-TR is selected by service providers, cloud operators, and large enterprises that require maximum 100G density within the Cisco ASR 9900 ecosystem. Its 32-port architecture enables substantial bandwidth growth without consuming additional chassis slots, making it particularly valuable for organizations planning long-term infrastructure expansion. Compared with lower-density 10GE and 100GE alternatives, it delivers greater port efficiency, simplified network design, and improved scalability for cloud connectivity, content delivery, and carrier transport networks. The combination of 6 Tbps forwarding performance, hot-swappable operation, and broad routing protocol support helps organizations reduce operational risk, protect existing ASR 9900 investments, and build a future-ready foundation for increasing traffic demands, hybrid cloud connectivity, and next-generation digital services.