A9K-16T/8-B, Cisco ASR 9000 Line Card, 16x10GE/Medium Queue/Requires SFPs

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    Overview
    End-of-Life Notice
    End-of-Life Notice
    A9K-16T/8-B is officially EOL. Service support ends on 2019-09-30.
    For full lifecycle details, see A9K-16T/8-B EOL.
    Recommended Replacement
    Recommended Replacement
    Official replacement model. Aligned with current deployment environments.

    Cisco A9K-16T/8-B Overview

    The Cisco A9K-16T/8-B is a carrier-grade line card for Cisco ASR 9000 routers, delivering high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet for service provider and large enterprise edge networks. This 16-port 10GE DX Medium Queue Line Card is engineered for scalable aggregation, consistent low-latency forwarding, and flexible traffic queuing in multi-service environments. Requiring separate SFP optics, the A9K-16T/8-B simplifies sparing and allows operators across Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America to tailor optics to metro, aggregation, or long-haul deployments.

    Product Highlights

    16
    Port Count
    10GE
    Port Speed
    DX MQ
    Queue Mode

    Product Applications Scenarios

    Service Providers
    The A9K-16T/8-B aggregates high-density 10GE links, helping carriers scale metro and edge backhaul while maintaining predictable QoS and reducing per-subscriber transport costs.
    Data Center
    Used as a 10GE aggregation line card, it supports resilient uplinks between spine and edge routers, improving throughput and minimizing latency for mission-critical workloads.
    Enterprise Network
    In large enterprises, the card consolidates multiple 10GE WAN and MAN connections, simplifying edge routing and enhancing traffic engineering for branch and campus sites.

    Product Features Comparison

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    Model A9K-16T/8-B, Cisco ASR 9000 Line Card, 16×10GE/Medium Queue/Requires SFPs A9K-24X10GE-SE, Cisco ASR 9000 Router Linecard, 24×10GE ports/Service Edge/Spare WS-X4712-SFP+E, Cisco Catalyst 4500 Line Card, 12×10GbE SFP+/E-Series/No Fan & PSU WS-X4908-10GE, Cisco 4900M Switch, 8×10GE X2/Module Card
    Brand Cisco Cisco Cisco Cisco
    Module Type Line Card n/a E-Series 10 Gigabit Ethernet Line Cards n/a
    Port Configuration 16-Port 10GE DX Medium Queue Line Card, Requires SFPs Port Density: 24 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet per line card Number of Ports: 12 Port Count: 8 ports
    Supported Speed 10GE 10 Gbps line-rate throughput per port Port Speed: 10GBASE-R Port Type: 10 Gigabit Ethernet
    Compatible Platform Cisco ASR 9000 Routers Chassis Compatibility: Cisco ASR 9000 Series 22-slot, 10-slot, and 6-slot chassis Chassis Slot Requirement: Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series platform Network Module: Cisco 4900M
    Installation Type Line Card Line card online insertion and removal (OIR) support Occupies one slot, Plug-in module Plug-in module

    Optional Add-ons

    Model Number Description
    XFP-10GER-OC192IR Cisco 10GBASE-ER/OC192 IR2 XFP optical transceiver for long-reach 10GE links
    CWDM-SFP-1590 Cisco CWDM SFP module, 1590nm, for wavelength-division 1G uplinks on ASR edges
    C3850-NM-4-10G Cisco 4-port 10GE SFP+ network module for aggregation switches pairing with ASR 9000

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    Specification

    Cisco A9K-16T/8-B Specification

    Model
    A9K-16T/8-B
    Brand
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    Part Number
    A9K-16T/8-B
    Product Description
    16-Port 10GE DX Medium Queue Line Card, Requires SFPs
    Supported Devices
    Cisco ASR 9000 Routers
    Weight
    kg

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    Questions & Answers

    What accessories do I need for the Cisco ASR 9000 Line Card A9K-16T/8-B?

    Necessary accessories include compatible SFP modules and proper cabling for 10GE connectivity.

    How does the Cisco ASR 9000 Line Card A9K-16T/8-B compare to other similar products?

    The A9K-16T/8-B stands out for its high port density and DX Medium Queue capabilities when compared to other edge routers.

    How do I use the Cisco ASR 9000 Line Card A9K-16T/8-B effectively in my network?

    Utilize the card for high-density 10GE connections, ensuring optimal configuration and regular firmware updates for maximum efficiency.

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