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A9K-8T-E, Cisco ASR 9000 Line Card, 8x10GE/Extended/Requires XFPs

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    A9K-8T-E, Cisco ASR 9000 Line Card, 8x10GE/Extended/Requires XFPs

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    End-of-Life Notice
    End-of-Life Notice
    A9K-8T-E is officially EOL. Service support ends on 2019-09-30.
    For full lifecycle details, see A9K-8T-E EOL.
    Recommended Replacement
    Recommended Replacement
    Official replacement model. Aligned with current deployment environments.
    A9K-MOD80-SE

    Cisco A9K-8T-E Overview

    The Cisco A9K-8T-E is a carrier-grade ASR 9000 line card designed to deliver high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet aggregation for service providers and large enterprise networks. With 8 x 10GE ports and extended high-queue architecture, it supports up to 512,000 queues and 512,000 policers for fine-grained QoS. Tight integration with Cisco IOS XR ensures modular process protection, rapid restarts, and advanced MPLS, L2VPN, and L3VPN services, making it ideal for mission-critical edge and aggregation deployments.

    Product Highlights

    8×10GE
    Port Density
    512,000
    Total Queues
    32,000
    EFP Scale

    Product Applications Scenarios

    Service Providers
    The A9K-8T-E aggregates 10GE links with rich QoS and MPLS VPNs, helping carriers scale edge capacity while reducing transport costs by optimizing per-subscriber traffic engineering.
    Enterprise Network
    In large campus or headquarters cores, this line card delivers resilient 10GE aggregation, advanced IPv4/IPv6 routing, and multicast to improve uptime and simplify backbone expansion.
    Data Center
    Deployed at the data center edge, it terminates high-density 10GE uplinks, enforces granular QoS, and supports L2/L3 VPNs to streamline multi-tenant or hybrid cloud connectivity.

    Product Features Comparison

      Cisco Cisco Cisco Cisco
    Model A9K-8T-E, Cisco ASR 9000 Line Card, 8×10GE/Extended/Requires XFPs WS-X4448-GB-SFP, Cisco Catalyst 4500 Switch Linecard, 48×1000Base-X SFP/Hot Swap/No PoE ASR5K-041GE-T-K9, Cisco ASR 5000 Line Card, 4×1GE/Hot-swappable/High reliability ESR-24CT1/E1, Cisco 10000 Line Card, 24×E1/T1, Channelized, Line Card
    Brand Cisco Cisco Cisco Cisco
    Module Type 8-Port 10GE High Queue Line Card, requires XFPs Base-X GE line card Cisco ASR 5000 Series 4x1GE (SFP) Line Card Line Card
    Port Configuration 8 x 10GE 48 ports 1000Base-X (SFPs optional) 4 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet 24 ports Channelized E1/T1
    Supported Speed 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 10 Gbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet (SFP) 2.048 Mbps per E1, 1.544 Mbps per T1
    Compatible Platform Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router Catalyst 4500 Cisco ASR 5000 Series systems Cisco 10000 Series Routers
    Installation Type Line card module Base-X GE line card Line card module Line card

    Optional Add-ons

    Model Number Description
    XFP-10GLR-OC192SR Cisco 10Gbps XFP optical module, 10km reach, LC duplex, ideal for populating A9K-8T-E 10GE ports.
    XENPAK-10GB-LX4 Cisco 10GbE XENPAK transceiver, 1310 nm LX4, for compatible 10G uplink slots in the same ASR 9000 environment.
    SPA-2XCHOC12/DS0 Cisco ASR 9000 shared port adapter providing channelized OC12/DS0 access for TDM aggregation alongside the A9K-8T-E.

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    Cisco A9K-8T-E Specification

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    A9K-8T-E
    Brand
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    Part Number
    A9K-8T-E
    Product Description
    8-Port 10GE High Queue Line Card, requires XFPs
    Total Queues
    376,000 - 512,000
    Policers
    256,000 - 512,000
    Ethernet Flow Points (EFPs)
    32,000
    Cisco IOS XR Software Support - Modular Design
    Modular OS design providing high scalability, high availability, service isolation, and advanced manageability for mission-critical networks.
    Cisco IOS XR Software Support - OS Infrastructure Protection
    Microkernel architecture keeps noncritical functions outside the kernel to prevent failures in applications, file systems, or drivers from causing service disruption.
    Cisco IOS XR Software Support - Process and Thread Protection
    Each process and thread runs in its own protected memory space, with secure, version-controlled APIs to minimize the impact of any process failure.
    Cisco IOS XR Software Support - Process Restart
    Supports manual or automatic restart of critical control-plane processes without rebooting the entire OS, reducing traffic disruption.
    Cisco IOS XR Software Support - State Checkpointing
    Maintains memory and critical operating state across process restarts so routing adjacencies and signaling state survive RSP switchover.
    Flexible Ethernet Services - EVCs
    Ethernet Virtual Connections (EVCs) per service or end user, supporting MPLS-based L2VPNs and native Ethernet switching.
    Flexible Ethernet Services - VLAN Classification
    Single-tag, double-tag (QinQ, 802.1ad), contiguous VLAN ranges, and noncontiguous VLAN lists mapped into EFPs.
    Flexible Ethernet Services - IEEE Bridging
    Supports IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1ad, 802.1ah, and QinQ VLAN encapsulation for native Ethernet bridging.
    Flexible Ethernet Services - 802.1s MST
    IEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree (MST) for fast convergence and load balancing across multiple spanning trees.
    Flexible Ethernet Services - MST Access Gateway
    Provides resilient, fast-convergence aggregation to Ethernet-based access rings.
    L2VPN Services - VPLS
    Virtual Private LAN Services connect multiple sites in a single bridged domain over IP/MPLS, presenting a simple Ethernet interface per customer.
    L2VPN Services - HVPLS
    Hierarchical VPLS with QinQ access and Ethernet over MPLS (pseudowire) access for higher scale at the network edge.
    L2VPN Services - VPWS (EoMPLS)
    Virtual Private Wire Service using Ethernet over MPLS to transport EFP or port-based Ethernet frames across an MPLS core with pseudowires.
    L2VPN Services - Pseudowire Redundancy
    Supports backup pseudowires to protect traffic when the primary pseudowire fails.
    L2VPN Services - G.8032
    ITU-T G.8032 v2 Ethernet Ring Protection for sub-50 ms protection switching in ring topologies.
    L2VPN Services - Multisegment Pseudowire Stitching
    Interworks two pseudowires to form a cross-connect relationship across segments.
    Multicast - IPv4 Multicast
    Supports IGMPv2/v3, PIM-SSM, PIM-SM, PIM SSM Mapping, MSDP, Multicast VPN, and Anycast RP.
    Multicast - IGMP Snooping
    IGMPv2/v3 snooping at VLAN or pseudowire level, summarizing joins upstream to send only requested channels to users.
    OA&M - EOAM IEEE 802.3ah
    Ethernet link-layer OAM to monitor physical link health and support fast fault isolation and failure detection.
    OA&M - EOAM IEEE 802.1ag
    Ethernet Connectivity Fault Management (E-CFM) to discover and verify paths through 802.1 bridges and LANs.
    OA&M - EOAM ITU Y.1731
    Fault Management and Performance Monitoring for delay, latency, and loss measurements to support Ethernet SLAs.
    OA&M - Ethernet LMI (E-LMI)
    Protocol on the PE-CE UNI link to notify CE of Ethernet service status and configuration on the CE port.
    OA&M - MPLS OAM
    Supports LSP ping, LSP traceroute, and VCCV for MPLS OAM.
    Layer 3 Routing - IPv4
    BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, RIP, static routing, IPv4 Multicast, Routing Policy Language (RPL), HSRP, and VRRP.
    Layer 3 Routing - IPv6
    OSPFv3, IS-IS, VRRPv6, DHCPv6 relay, and IPv6 static routing support.
    Layer 3 Routing - BGP PIC
    BGP Prefix Independent Convergence for fast convergence of BGP routes.
    MPLS L3VPN
    IPv4 Layer 3 MPLS VPN backbone services for scalable IP VPNs supporting multiple value-added services.
    MPLS L3VPN - Carrier Supporting Carrier (CSC)
    Enables MPLS VPN providers to use another backbone while keeping private customer address spaces (RFC 4364).
    MPLS L3VPN - Selective VRF Download
    Downloads VRF FIB entries only to line cards with VRF membership, increasing chassis FIB scale and efficiency.
    MPLS L3VPN - 6PE / 6VPE
    Introduces IPv6 from the edge over an IPv4/MPLS backbone without IPv6 addressing restrictions or risk to IPv4 core.
    MPLS Traffic Engineering
    Supports TE-FRR, RSVP, LDP, and T-LDP for MPLS Traffic Engineering.
    MPLS TE Preferred Path
    Maps pseudowires to specific MPLS TE tunnels by cross-connecting attachment circuits to TE tunnel interfaces.
    MPLS TE Auto-Bandwidth
    Automatically adjusts MPLS TE tunnel bandwidth based on measured traffic load.
    MPLS P2MP Traffic Engineering
    Point-to-multipoint TE to send MPLS traffic from one source to multiple destinations with explicit path control and FRR protection.
    High Availability - MPLS TE-FRR
    Fast reroute around failed links, nodes, or paths in MPLS LSP-based networks.
    High Availability - BFD
    Bidirectional Forwarding Detection for fast forwarding-path failure detection across media, encapsulations, and routing protocols.
    High Availability - 802.3ad Link Aggregation
    Supports link aggregation bundles for resiliency and load balancing over multiple member links.
    High Availability - MC-LAG
    Multichassis Link Aggregation Group allows a device to connect via 802.3ad bundle to a pair of ASR 9000 routers that act as a single router.
    Manageability - IOS XR
    Modular CLI, SNMP, CDP, LLDP, and native XML interfaces for standards-based management.
    Manageability - Smart Call Home
    Proactive support feature that identifies and reports problems before they affect services.
    Manageability - Cisco ANA
    Cisco Active Network Abstraction provides a vendor-neutral framework, dynamically discovering and tracking network elements in near real time.
    Manageability - Cisco ANA Benefits
    Simplified OSS integration, common infrastructure for resource management, and consistent procedures and interfaces for all elements.
    Security - IOS XR Features
    ACLs, control-plane protection, routing authentication, AAA, TACACS+, SSH, SNMPv3, and advanced RPL support.
    Security - Layer 2 ACLs
    Filters packets under an EVC based on MAC addresses.
    Security - Layer 3 ACLs
    Matches IPv4 packet attributes for traffic filtering.
    Security - L2CP and BPDU Filtering
    802.1ad Layer 2 Control Protocol and BPDU filtering to protect Layer 2 domains.
    Security - MAC Limiting
    MAC address limiting per EFP or bridge domain to control MAC table growth.
    Security - Storm Control
    Unicast, multicast, and broadcast storm-control blocking on any interface or port.
    Security - UUFB
    Unknown Unicast Flood Blocking to limit unknown unicast flooding.
    Security - DHCP Snooping
    Protects against rogue DHCP servers by validating DHCP messages.
    Security - URPF
    Unicast Reverse Path Forwarding to mitigate IP spoofing.
    Security - Control Plane
    Control-plane security features to protect router control traffic.
    Security - DAI and IPSG
    Dynamic ARP Inspection and IP Source Guard for ARP and IP address integrity.
    Connectivity
    10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, and 10 Gbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
    Memory
    4 GB DRAM
    Options
    Available as low queue, base, or extended line card variants.
    Physical Dimensions (H x W x D)
    14 x 1.72 x 20.5 in (35.56 x 4.37 x 52.07 cm)
    Weight (Manufacturer Range)
    14 - 19 lb (6.35 - 8.62 kg)
    Power
    Maximum 350 W - 630 W; typical 310 W - 565 W (depending on card type)
    Operating Temperature (Nominal)
    41 to 104 °F (5 to 40 °C)
    Operating Temperature (Short-Term)
    23 to 131 °F (-5 to 55 °C)
    Operating Humidity (Nominal)
    10% to 85% relative humidity
    Storage Temperature
    -40 to 158 °F (-40 to 70 °C)
    Storage Humidity
    5% to 95% relative humidity (not to exceed 0.024 kg water per 1 kg of dry air)
    Operating Altitude
    -60 to 4000 m (up to 2000 m conforms to IEC, EN, UL, and CSA 60950)
    NEBS Compliance
    Designed to meet SR-3580 NEBS Level 3, GR-1089-CORE NEBS EMC and Safety, GR-63-CORE NEBS Physical Protection, VZ.TPR.9205 Verizon TEEER.
    ETSI Standards
    Designed to meet EN 300 386, ETSI 300 019 Storage Class 1.1, Transportation Class 2.3, Stationary Use Class 3.1, EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 50082-1 / EN 61000-6-1.
    EMC Standards
    FCC Class A, ICES-003 Class A, AS/NZS 3548 Class A, CISPR 22 (EN 55022) Class A, VCCI Class A, BSMI Class A, IEC/EN 61000-3-2, IEC/EN 61000-3-3, EN 50121-4 Railway EMC.
    Immunity Standards
    IEC/EN 61000-4-2, -4-3, -4-4, -4-5 (AC, signal, DC ports), -4-6, -4-8, -4-11, EN 50121-4 Railway EMC.
    Safety Standards
    UL/CSA/IEC/EN 60950-1, IEC/EN 60825 Laser Safety, ACA TS001, AS/NZS 60950, FDA CFR Laser Safety.
    Weight
    kg

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    What accessories are available for the Cisco ASR 9000 Line Card A9K-8T-E?

    Accessories include XFP transceivers, management cables, and mounting kits required for proper installation and use.

    How does the Cisco ASR 9000 Line Card A9K-8T-E compare to similar products?

    The A9K-8T-E offers a mid-range capacity with 8 10GE ports, balancing cost and performance compared to higher-end cards like the A9K-24X10GE-1.2T.

    What are the power requirements for the Cisco ASR 9000 Line Card A9K-8T-E?

    The A9K-8T-E line card's power requirements are managed by the ASR 9000 chassis power supplies, ensuring consistent and reliable power distribution.

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