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Cisco A9K-8T-E ASR 9000 8-Port 10GbE Extended Edition Line Card

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The Cisco A9K-8T-E is a high-performance 8-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet line card designed for Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers. Built for service providers, telecom operators, cloud networks, and large enterprises, it delivers reliable 10GbE connectivity, advanced traffic handling, carrier-grade scalability, and seamless integration with ASR 9000 routing platforms.

OVERVIEW

  • The Cisco A9K-8T-E Line Card is a high-performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) line card designed for Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers. Built for service providers and large enterprises, this extended-edition line card delivers carrier-class reliability, high throughput, and advanced IP/MPLS services.
  • Featuring 8 x 10GbE ports with support for XFP optical transceivers, the A9K-8T-E enables scalable aggregation, metro Ethernet, and core network deployments. It seamlessly integrates with Cisco IOS XR, ensuring robust traffic management, low latency, and high availability for mission-critical networks.
  • This line card is ideal for data centers, telecom backbones, ISP networks, and enterprise WAN aggregation, providing future-ready bandwidth and operational efficiency.

USE CASES

  • Service Provider Edge Networks: Deliver high-capacity broadband, mobile backhaul, and business services with reliable 10GbE connectivity.
  • Telecom Network Aggregation: Aggregate traffic from multiple access networks while maintaining performance and scalability.
  • Data Center Interconnect: Support high-speed links between data centers and core routing infrastructure.

KEY FEATURES

  • Eight high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
  • Designed for Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers
  • Extended Edition architecture for enhanced deployment flexibility
  • Carrier-grade reliability and network availability
  • High-performance packet forwarding capabilities
  • Scalable platform for growing bandwidth requirements
  • Optimized for service provider and enterprise environments
  • Supports advanced routing and traffic engineering services
  • Seamless integration with ASR 9000 infrastructure
  • Suitable for aggregation, edge, and core network applications 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Brand: Cisco 
  • Model: A9K-8T-E
  • Product Type: Extended 8×10GbE Line Card
  • Series: Cisco ASR 9000 Series
  • Supported Chassis: Cisco ASR-9000 Routers
  • Supported OS: Cisco IOS XR
  • Total Ports: 8 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Required Transceivers: XFP (not included)
  • Ethernet Standard: IEEE 802.3
  • Port Speed: 10 Gbps per port
  • Total Throughput: Up to 80 Gbps aggregate
  • Router Class: High Queue (Extended)
  • Traffic Queues: ~376,000–512,000
  • Policers: ~256,000–512,000
  • Ethernet Flow Points: Up to ~32,000

WHY CHOOSE THE MODEL?

  • Proven Cisco reliability for carrier-grade environments
  • High-density 10GbE for growing bandwidth demands
  • Flexible optical connectivity with XFP support
  • Future-ready architecture for IP/MPLS and Metro Ethernet
  • Seamless integration with existing ASR 9000 infrastructure
  • Ideal for Singapore ISPs, data centers, and enterprise networks

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