Cisco A9K-2X100GE-TR ASR 9000 100GE Line Card

• Service provider IP/MPLS core backbone scaling
• 5G mobile transport network aggregation
• Data center interconnect (DCI) over 100GE links
• Cloud service provider edge routing
• Metro Ethernet aggregation and backbone routing
• High-capacity internet peering and transit exchange
• Enterprise WAN modernization and core refresh
• Video, CDN, and streaming traffic backbone optimization
• Financial trading network low-latency transport
• Government and defense secure backbone routing

• Dual 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for ultra-high throughput
• Carrier-grade architecture for IP/MPLS backbone deployments
• Optimized for packet transport efficiency and deterministic routing
• High-density bandwidth per slot for space-constrained environments
• Designed for seamless integration with Cisco ASR 9000 chassis
• Supports large-scale traffic aggregation and core routing workloads
• Built for high availability in redundant system architectures
• Enables scalable backbone expansion without architectural redesign
• Low-latency forwarding for real-time and streaming workloads
• Strong support for service provider QoS and traffic engineering
• Optimized for cloud interconnect and hybrid network topologies
• Enhances network consolidation and infrastructure simplification
• Long lifecycle support for telecom and enterprise backbone stability
• Reduces cost per bit in high-capacity routing environments

• Brand: Cisco
• Product Model: Cisco A9K-2X100GE-TR
• Product Type: ASR 9000 Series Line Card
• Interface Type: 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GE)
• Number of Ports: 2
• Platform Compatibility: Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers
• Function: Packet transport optimized routing / aggregation
• Deployment Role: Core / aggregation / edge transport
• Architecture: Modular carrier-grade routing system
• Use Case Focus: High-capacity backbone and IP/MPLS transport

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations choose the Cisco A9K-2X100GE-TR when scaling carrier-grade networks that require extreme bandwidth density and predictable performance under sustained traffic pressure. It is designed for operators modernizing legacy aggregation layers into cloud-ready, high-speed transport infrastructures.
• Compared to lower-speed or legacy line cards, this module significantly reduces rack space requirements while increasing throughput per slot, improving operational efficiency and lowering cost per bit transported. Its tight integration with the ASR 9000 platform ensures seamless redundancy, service continuity, and lifecycle longevity in mission-critical deployments.
• It delivers strong ROI by enabling network consolidation, simplifying backbone expansion, and supporting long-term scalability without disruptive hardware redesigns.