Cisco A9K-4X100GE-SE 4-Port 100GbE Service Edge Line Card

• Telecommunication backbone network expansion
• Service provider edge routing deployments
• Metro Ethernet infrastructure modernization
• Data center interconnect connectivity
• Cloud provider transport networks
• MPLS core network upgrades
• High-capacity enterprise WAN aggregation
• Optical transport network integration
• Internet exchange point connectivity
• Multi-service carrier infrastructure deployment

• 4 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
• Service Edge optimized architecture
• OTN support for transport integration
• 400Gbps forwarding capacity
• Carrier-grade reliability design
• Advanced QoS capabilities
• High-density bandwidth deployment
• Supports MPLS network environments
• Designed for Cisco ASR 9000 Series
• Online insertion and removal support
• Optimized for service-rich deployments
• Supports large-scale traffic growth
• High availability architecture support
• MACsec security capability
• CLI, SNMP and NETCONF management
• Enables infrastructure lifecycle extension
• Reduces chassis replacement requirements
• Supports cloud and carrier modernization initiatives

• Brand: Cisco
• Part Number: A9K-4X100GE-SE
• Product Type: Service Edge Line Card
• Product Family: Cisco ASR 9000 Series
• Port Count: 4
• Port Type: 100 Gigabit Ethernet
• Line Card Type: SE OTN
• Form Factor: Line Card
• Forwarding Capacity: 400 Gbps
• Maximum Power Consumption: 400W
• Supported Interfaces: 100 Gigabit Ethernet
• OTN Support: Yes
• Chassis Compatibility: Cisco ASR 9000 Series
• Redundancy Support: Yes
• High Availability Support: Yes
• Security Features: MACsec, ACLs, Advanced QoS
• Supported Protocols: OSPF, BGP, ISIS, MPLS
• Management Interfaces: CLI, SNMP, NETCONF
• Firmware Upgrade Support: Yes
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% Non-Condensing
• MTBF: 500000 Hours
• Dimensions: 1.72 x 15.4 x 24 in (4.37 x 39.12 x 60.96 cm) 

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations choose the Cisco A9K-4X100GE-SE when network growth requires ultra-high-speed connectivity without migrating to a new routing platform. Unlike transport-focused alternatives, the Service Edge architecture provides enhanced QoS capabilities for complex service delivery environments while maintaining OTN integration and 100GbE scalability. Its combination of 400Gbps forwarding performance, carrier-grade reliability, online insertion and removal support, and ASR 9000 compatibility helps enterprises and service providers maximize existing infrastructure investments. For procurement teams focused on ROI, capacity expansion, cloud connectivity, and long-term network evolution, the A9K-4X100GE-SE delivers a scalable and operationally efficient path to higher bandwidth services and future-ready infrastructure.