Cisco A9K-48X10GE-1G-TR ASR 9000 High-Density 10GE Line Card

• Service provider IP/MPLS backbone aggregation
• Metro Ethernet network expansion and optimization
• Data center interconnect (DCI) high-speed transport
• Cloud provider edge routing and aggregation
• Enterprise WAN core modernization initiatives
• Internet exchange and peering infrastructure
• 5G mobile backhaul and transport networks
• Video streaming and CDN traffic consolidation
• Government secure backbone networking
• Financial services low-latency network infrastructure

• 48 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports for ultra-high-density aggregation
• Carrier-grade design for ASR 9000 modular routing systems
• Packet-optimized forwarding for predictable performance under load
• High bandwidth per slot enabling efficient infrastructure scaling
• Designed for service provider core and edge network deployments
• Seamless integration with Cisco ASR 9000 chassis ecosystem
• Supports IP/MPLS routing and large-scale traffic engineering
• Enables backbone consolidation and infrastructure simplification
• Optimized for converged traffic (data, voice, video) workloads
• Enhances operational efficiency through reduced hardware footprint
• Built for high availability and redundant system architectures
• Supports cloud and hybrid network interconnect strategies
• Reduces cost per bit in high-capacity routing environments
• Scalable design for long-term network growth and modernization
• Long lifecycle support for telecom-grade reliability and stability

• Brand: Cisco
• Product Model: Cisco A9K-48X10GE-1G-TR
• Product Type: ASR 9000 Series Line Card
• Interface Type: 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GE)
• Number of Ports: 48
• Platform Compatibility: Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers
• Function: High-density packet transport and aggregation
• Deployment Role: Core, aggregation, metro edge
• Architecture: Modular carrier-grade routing system
• Use Case Focus: Backbone scaling and service provider transport

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations choose the Cisco A9K-48X10GE-1G-TR when they require maximum 10GE port density combined with carrier-grade reliability and scalable backbone performance. It is designed for environments where traffic aggregation, efficiency, and long-term infrastructure consolidation are critical.
• Compared to lower-density modules, this line card significantly reduces chassis space requirements while increasing aggregate throughput per slot, improving cost efficiency per port and simplifying network design. It integrates seamlessly into ASR 9000 deployments, enabling non-disruptive scaling of existing infrastructure.
• From a lifecycle and procurement standpoint, it provides strong ROI by extending platform usability, reducing operational complexity, and supporting future-ready IP/MPLS and cloud transport architectures.