Cisco A99-32X100GE-X-SE 32-Port 100GE Service Edge Card

• Internet Service Provider edge routing deployments
• Carrier-grade MPLS backbone infrastructure
• Cloud service provider network expansion projects
• Data center interconnect connectivity at 100GE scale
• National telecom aggregation networks
• Large-scale IPv4 and IPv6 transport environments
• Video streaming and content delivery backbone networks
• Hybrid cloud and multi-cloud connectivity architectures
• High-capacity enterprise WAN modernization projects
• 5G transport and mobile backhaul infrastructure deployments

• 32 x 100GE QSFP28 high-density interfaces
• Up to 3.2 Tbps forwarding capacity
• 5th Generation ASR 9900 architecture
• Service Edge optimized design for advanced network services
• Supports Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6, and MPLS environments
• Compatible with Cisco ASR 9900 Series platforms
• High-density interface consolidation for chassis optimization
• Programmable infrastructure capabilities for evolving services
• Supports N+1 and N+N redundancy models
• Hot-swappable design for operational continuity
• Forwarding performance up to 1 billion packets per second
• Designed for bandwidth-intensive cloud and video workloads
• Advanced diagnostics for operational efficiency
• Supports infrastructure scaling without increasing chassis footprint
• Optimized for long-term network modernization strategies

• Brand: Cisco
• Part Number: A99-32X100GE-X-SE
• Product Type: Service Edge Line Card
• Series: ASR 9900
• Generation: 5th Generation
• Port Density: 32 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet
• Interface Type: QSFP28
• Maximum Throughput: 3.2 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 1 Billion Packets Per Second
• Supported Protocols: Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6, MPLS
• Compatibility: Cisco ASR 9900 Series Routers
• Redundancy Support: N+1 and N+N
• Hot Swappable: Yes
• Power Consumption: 550 Watts
• Operating System Support: Cisco IOS XR Release 7.0.1
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% Non-Condensing
• MTBF: 300,000 Hours 

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations select the Cisco A99-32X100GE-X-SE when network growth demands maximum 100GE density, high-capacity throughput, and carrier-grade reliability within the Cisco ASR 9900 ecosystem. Its combination of 32 native 100GE ports, 3.2 Tbps performance, Service Edge optimization, and 5th Generation architecture makes it a strong choice for telecom modernization, cloud connectivity, and large-scale transport networks. Compared with lower-density alternatives, it enables greater bandwidth per slot, reduces infrastructure sprawl, simplifies expansion planning, and improves long-term chassis utilization. For procurement teams investing in scalable routing infrastructure, this model provides a future-ready upgrade path while protecting existing ASR 9900 platform investments.