A9K-8X100GE-TRRouter

The Cisco A9K-8X100GE-TR is a carrier-grade 8-port 100-Gigabit Ethernet line card engineered for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers. Designed to deliver ultra-high bandwidth and low latency, it supports up to 800 Gbps per slot, making it ideal for core, aggregation, and edge network deployments in service provider and large-scale enterprise environments.

Equipped with 8 CFP ports supporting 100GE connections, this line card provides flexibility and scalability for evolving traffic demands. It leverages Cisco’s modular QuantumFlow Array (QFA) technology for superior performance and parallel processing across multiple cores, ensuring optimal packet forwarding and service delivery.

The A9K-8X100GE-TR supports a wide range of Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, including MPLS, Segment Routing, QoS, IPv4/IPv6, and traffic engineering, ensuring efficient and reliable data transport across complex networks. Its “TR” (Trident-based) version is optimized for redundant, highly available deployments, ensuring continuous service with minimal downtime.

Key Technical Specifications

• Model: Cisco A9K-8X100GE-TR

• Type: 8-Port 100-Gigabit Ethernet Line Card

• Series: Cisco ASR 9000 Series

• Interfaces: 8 × 100GE CFP ports

• Throughput: Up to 800 Gbps per slot

• Architecture: Cisco QuantumFlow Array (QFA)

• Protocols Supported: IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, QoS, Segment Routing, L2/L3 VPN

• Fabric Capacity: 2 Tbps per line card

• Redundancy: Hardware-based with failover protection

• Software: Cisco IOS XR

• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)

• Power Consumption: Approx. 950W (typical)

• Dimensions: 1.72 × 15 × 20 in (1RU equivalent)

• Weight: ~18 lb (8.1 kg)

Overview

The Cisco A9K-8X100GE-TR delivers exceptional scalability, resiliency, and speed for today’s most demanding IP/MPLS backbone and aggregation networks. Ideal for service providers and large enterprises, it provides the performance and flexibility needed for next-generation network infrastructures.