Cisco A9K-8T/4-L ASR 9000 Line Card High-Performance Module

• Service provider core routing expansion
• Metro Ethernet aggregation networks
• MPLS backbone traffic engineering
• ISP edge routing deployments
• Data center interconnect (DCI) backhaul
• Enterprise WAN backbone scaling
• Carrier-grade IP transit networks
• High-capacity peering and exchange nodes
• Telecom aggregation layer optimization

• 8x10GE XFP ports for dense connectivity
• Carrier-grade ASR 9000 platform integration
• Optimized for MPLS and IP core routing
• Low-queue architecture improves traffic flow
• Hot-swappable modular line card design
• High-throughput aggregation performance
• Supports Carrier Ethernet services
• Scalable backbone network expansion module
• Designed for service provider reliability

• Brand: Cisco
• Product Model: A9K-8T/4-L
• Product Type: Line Card
• Platform Compatibility: Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers
• Port Configuration: 8 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GE)
• Optical Interface: XFP transceiver required
• Line Card Type: Low-Queue Architecture
• Switching Architecture: High-performance distributed forwarding
• Service Support: IP, MPLS, Carrier Ethernet
• QoS Capability: Advanced traffic prioritization and shaping
• Deployment Area: Core, edge, and aggregation networks
• Form Factor: Modular plug-in line card
• Hot Swappable: Yes
• Redundancy Support: Supported via ASR 9000 chassis design
• Scalability: Supports large-scale service provider expansion
• Traffic Handling: High-throughput packet processing
• Network Role: Backbone and metro Ethernet aggregation
• Management: Integrated with Cisco IOS XR platform

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• High-density 8x10GE performance for backbone scaling
• Carrier-grade reliability for 24/7 telecom operations
• Seamless integration with ASR 9000 architecture
• Optimized MPLS and IP traffic handling efficiency
• Flexible XFP-based optical connectivity options
• Reduced downtime with hot-swappable design
• Cost-efficient upgrade path for legacy infrastructure