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Compares Cisco ASR 9000 Series Models


Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers, as the cornerstone of modern Edge and Carrier Ethernet networks, can provide highest platform density, low power consumption, and virtualization capabilities. These routers can offer monetize new, profitable services, optimize network performance and efficiency, reduce operational costs and complexity and enhance customer experiences

 

Features and benefits

Meet the needs of mass-scale networks

The ASR 9000 is a high-density edge platform with a modular design capable of delivering up to 3.2 Tbps per slot. With multi-dimensional programmability powered by IOS XR software, the ASR 9000 can provide the performance your edge network needs to keep up with your business.

Protect and optimize your investments

Build your network today on a platform that is ready to scale for tomorrow. With flexible pay-as-you-grow options and dynamic resource allocation, you can simplify capacity planning and scale to meet demand.

Accelerate service agility

With Cisco IOS XR’s multi-dimensional programmability, support of zero-touch deployments, open APIs, and advanced telemetry providing unprecedented network visibility and closed loop remediation driven by analytics and machine learning.

Minimize cyber threats

Integrate carrier-grade security and resilience throughout your network’s infrastructure by verifying hardware and software integrity and facilitating protection at every layer of the networking stack. Improve lifecycle management and your security stance with automated software upgrades, keeping your network secure and up to date.

Cisco ASR 9000 Models Comparison

Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers offers several models: Cisco ASR 9000v Router, Cisco ASR 9001 Router, Cisco ASR 9006 Router, Cisco ASR 9010 Router, Cisco ASR 9901 Router, Cisco ASR 9906 Router, Cisco ASR 9910 Router, Cisco ASR 9912X Router and Cisco ASR 9922 Router.

This comparison shows you the models.

Models

ASR 9000v

ASR 9001

ASR 9006

ASR 9010

ASR 9901

ASR 9904

ASR 9906

ASR 9910

ASR 9912

ASR 9922

Slots

per Chassis

N/A

Fixed 4x10GE  
2 Modular Port Adapters

4 Line Cards  
2 RSPs

8 Line Cards   
2 RSPs

N/A

2 Line Cards
2 RSPs

4 Line Cards
2 RSPs  
5 Fabric Cards

8 Line Cards
2 RSPs  
5 Fabric Cards

10 Line Cards  
2 RPs
7 Fabric Cards

20 Line Cards  
2 RPs
7 Fabric Cards

Rack Size

1 RU

2 RU

10 RU

21 RU

2 RU

6 RU

14 RU

21 RU

30 RU

44 RU

Bandwidth

Per Slot

N/A

N/A

880 Gbps

880 Gbps

N/A

4 Tbps

4 Tbps

4 Tbps

4 Tbps

4 Tbps

Max

Capacity

44 Gbps

240 Gbps

7 Tbps

14 Tbps

800 Gbps

16 Tbps

32 Tbps

64 Tbps

80 Tbps

160 Tbps

Size (H x

W x D)

1.560 in. x 17.417 in. x 9.095 in

3.47 in. x 17.42 in. x 18.50 in.

17.5 in. x 17.5 in. x 28.65 in.

36.75 in. x 17.5 in x 28.65 in.

3.43 in. x 17.32 in. x 23.62 in.

10.38 in. x 17.75 in. x 28.26 in.

24.39 in. x 17.60 in. x 31.45 in.

36.70 in. x 17.60 in. x 31.50 in.  

52.5 in. x 17.60 in. x 29.40 in.

77.00 in. x 17.60 in. x 30.00 in.

Weight

With AC power module:
4.06 kg

With DC power module:

4.22 kg

Weight of chassis: 30.2032 lbs (13.7 kg)

Weight of chassis with two MPAs: 36.37623 lbs (16.5 kg)

Weight of chassis with PEM:  89.55 lb (40.7 kg)  

Weight of chassis fully loaded (excluding line cards ands power modules): 150 lb (65.91 kg)

Weight of chassis with PEM:  155.6 lb (70.73 kg)  
Weight of chassis fully loaded (excluding line cards ands power modules):  231.6 lb (105.27 kg)

Weight of chassis: 47.62 lbs (21.6 kg)   

Weight of fully configured chassis (including 2 x power modules & 3x Fan trays):  55.97 lbs (25.4 kg)

Weight of chassis with V2 PEM:  62 lb (28.2 kg)  

Weight of chassis fully loaded (excluding line cards ands power modules):  114.05 lb (51.84 kg) (fully loaded, excluding linecards and power modules)

Weight of chassis with one PEM:  131.5 lb (59.65 kg)  

Weight of chassis fully loaded (excluding line cards ands power modules):  212.5 lb (96.4 kg) (fully loaded, excluding linecards and power modules)

Weight of chassis with two PEMs:  170 lb (77.27 kg)  

Weight of chassis fully loaded (excluding line cards ands power modules): 302.25 lb (137.38 kg)

Weight of chassis with three PEMs:  231.25 lb (105.11 kg)

Weight of chassis with 3 PEMs, 2 Fan Trays, 2 RP2, and 5 Fabric Card 2:  389.55 lb (177.07 kg)

Weight of chassis with 4 PEMs:  413 lb (187.73 kg)

Weight of chassis with 2 RP2, 7 Fabric Cards 2, 4 Fan Trays, and 4 PEMs:  639.5 lb (290.7 kg)

Power

AC or DC

159 W  (nominal)
210 W (max)

AC or DC 

425 W (typical)

525 W (max)

AC:  3 kW power module
 
DC:  1.5 kW or 2.1 kW power
 
Note: Mixing of AC and DC modules is not supported

AC:  6 kW or 3 kW power modules
 
DC:  4.4 kW or 2.1 kW or 1.5 kW power modules
 
Note: Mixing of AC and DC modules is not supported

AC or DC
850 W (typical)
 
1100 W (max)

AC:  3 kW power module  
 
DC:  2.1 kW power module  
 
Note: Mixing of AC and DC modules is not supported

AC:  6 kW power  
 
DC:  4.4 kW power module
 
Note: Mixing of AC and DC modules is not supported

AC:  6 kW power module
 
DC:  4.4 kW power module

Note: Mixing of AC and DC modules is not supported

AC:  6 kW or 3 kW power modules
 
DC:  4.4 kW or 2.1 kW power modules
 
Note: Mixing of AC and DC modules is not supported

AC:  6 kW or 3 kW power modules
 
DC:  4.4 kW or 2.1 kW power modules

Note: Mixing of AC and DC modules is not supported

Fan

1 FRU

1 fan tray

2 fan trays

2 fan trays

3 fan trays

1 fan tray

2 fan trays

2 fan trays

2 fan trays

4 fan trays

Airflow

Side-to-Side

Side-to-Side

Side-to-

Side  
(Front-to-Back Option)

Front-to-Back

Front-to-Back

Side-to-Side   

(Front-to-Back Option)

Front-to-Back

Front-to-Back

Front-to-Back

Front-to-Back

RSP / RP

N/A

1 RSP (Integrated)

2 RSPs   
(1+1 RSP redun-

dancy)

2 RSPs   
(1+1 RSP redun-

dancy)

1 RSP (Integrated)

2 RSPs    
(1+1 RSP redun-dancy)

2 RSPs    
(1+1 RSP redun-dancy)

2 RSPs    
(1+1 RSP redun-dancy)

2 RPs   
(1+1 RP redun-dancy)

2 RPs  
(1+1 RP redun-dancy)

Fabric

Architecture

N/A

Integrated

1+1 fabric redun-dancy

1+1 fabric redun-dancy

Integrated

1+1 fabric redun-dancy

Up to 6+1 fabric redun-dancy

Up to 6+1 fabric redun-dancy

Up to 6+1 fabric redun-dancy

Up to 6+1 fabric redun-dancy

Software

IOS XR

IOS XR

IOS XR

IOS XR

IOS XR

IOS XR

 IOS XR

IOS XR

 IOS XR

IOS XR

Power

Calculator

N/A

N/A

Power Calculator

Power Calculator

N/A

Power Calculator

Power Calculator

Power Calculator

Power Calculator

Power Calculator

Hope this help.

By the way, you can check the price of Cisco ASR 9000 Series.


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