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Cisco A9K-16T/8-B ASR 9000 16-Port 10GbE Medium Queue Line Card

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The Cisco A9K-16T/8-B is a high-density 16-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet line card designed for Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers. Built for carrier-grade networks, it delivers reliable high-speed connectivity, advanced traffic management, medium queue buffering, and scalable performance for service provider, enterprise, and data center edge deployments.

OVERVIEW

  • The Cisco A9K-16T/8-B Line Card is a high-performance 16×10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) module designed for Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers. Built for service providers, ISPs, and enterprise networks, this medium-queue line card ensures reliable packet forwarding, scalable bandwidth, and carrier-grade performance.
  • Supporting 16 x 10GbE ports with SFP optical transceivers, it provides flexible connectivity and efficient traffic management for aggregation, metro Ethernet, and core network deployments. Integrated with Cisco IOS XR, the A9K-16T/8-B guarantees high availability, QoS, and advanced routing capabilities, making it ideal for mission-critical network environments.

USE CASES

  • Service Provider Networks: Support high-bandwidth subscriber services, internet peering, and aggregation infrastructure.
  • Carrier Ethernet Deployments: Deliver scalable Ethernet transport services with reliable traffic handling.
  • Data Center Interconnect: Enable fast and efficient connectivity between distributed data center environments.

KEY FEATURES

  • 16 high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports
  • Designed for Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers
  • Medium queue architecture for balanced traffic management
  • Carrier-grade performance and reliability
  • Supports large-scale service provider environments
  • Optimized for high-bandwidth applications
  • Scalable network expansion without chassis replacement
  • Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) support
  • Efficient packet processing and forwarding
  • Suitable for Ethernet aggregation and edge routing deployments
  • Reduces operational complexity through modular architecture
  • Supports mission-critical networking environments 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Brand: Cisco 
  • Model: A9K-16T/8-B
  • Product Type: Medium Queue 16×10GbE Line Card
  • Compatible Routers: Cisco ASR 9000 Series
  • Operating System: Cisco IOS XR
  • Total Ports: 16 × 10GbE
  • Transceivers: SFP required (sold separately)
  • Ethernet Standard: IEEE 802.3
  • Traffic Queues: ~188,000–256,000
  • Policers: ~128,000–256,000
  • Ethernet Flow Points (EFPs): ~16,000
  • Aggregate Throughput: Up to 160Gbps
  • Memory (DRAM): 4GB
  • Power Consumption (Typical): ~400–700W
  • Power Consumption (Maximum): ~450–750W
  • Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Width: 1.72 in (4.37 cm)
  • Depth: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)

WHY CHOOSE THE MODEL?

  • High Port Density: Deploy up to 16 high-speed 10GbE connections from a single line card, maximizing chassis efficiency.
  • Optimized Traffic Handling: The medium queue design provides balanced buffering and traffic management for demanding network environments.

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