Cisco A99-16X100GE-X-SE Enhanced SE Hot-Swappable Line Card

• Service provider core routing and backbone networks
• 5G mobile transport and aggregation networks
• Internet exchange (IXP) high-capacity interconnects
• Hyperscale cloud data center interconnect (DCI)
• Enterprise WAN backbone modernization
• Carrier Ethernet aggregation networks
• Large-scale SDN and virtualized network infrastructures
• High-bandwidth financial trading network environments
• National and regional ISP core expansion
• Cloud service provider edge routing infrastructure

• 16 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP high-density ports
• Designed for Cisco ASR 9900 modular routing platform
• Carrier-grade performance and scalability
• Hot-swappable line card for zero-downtime upgrades
• Optimized for ultra-high throughput backbone networks
• Supports cloud-scale and 5G transport workloads
• Enables traffic consolidation and network simplification
• High port density reduces rack space requirements
• Built for mission-critical service provider environments
• Enhances routing efficiency and bandwidth utilization
• Seamless integration with ASR 9900 architecture
• Supports advanced traffic engineering capabilities
• Designed for high-availability network deployments
• Reduces operational complexity in large-scale networks
• Future-ready for evolving high-speed Ethernet standards

• Brand: Cisco
• Product Family: Cisco ASR 9900 Series Line Cards
• Model Number: A99-16X100GE-X-SE
• Product Type: Ethernet Line Card
• Interface Type: 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP
• Number of Ports: 16 x 100GE
• Platform Compatibility: Cisco ASR 9900 Series Routers
• Architecture: Modular carrier-grade routing system
• Hot-Swappable: Yes
• Deployment Role: Core / Edge / Backbone aggregation
• Primary Use: High-capacity IP transport and routing

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations choose the Cisco A99-16X100GE-X-SE because it enables extreme-scale bandwidth aggregation with carrier-grade reliability in ASR 9900 Series routing platforms. It is engineered for environments where network performance, scalability, and resilience are critical to supporting cloud, telecom, and enterprise backbone traffic.
• Compared to lower-density line cards, this 16x100GE module dramatically increases port density while reducing infrastructure footprint and operational complexity. It supports high-performance service delivery, efficient traffic engineering, and long-term network modernization strategies. For enterprises and service providers, it delivers strong ROI through improved scalability, reduced hardware sprawl, and optimized backbone utilization in next-generation IP networks.