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 |
4 Line Cards |
8 Line Cards |
N/A |
2 Line Cards |
4 Line Cards |
8 Line Cards |
10 Line Cards |
20 Line 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: 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: 47.62 lbs (21.6 kg) |
Weight of chassis with V2 PEM: 62 lb (28.2 kg) |
Weight of chassis with one PEM: 131.5 lb (59.65 kg) |
Weight of chassis with two PEMs: 170 lb (77.27 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) |
AC or DC 425 W (typical) 525 W (max) |
AC: 3 kW power module |
AC: 6 kW or 3 kW power modules |
AC or DC |
AC: 3 kW power module |
AC: 6 kW power |
AC: 6 kW power module |
AC: 6 kW or 3 kW power modules |
AC: 6 kW or 3 kW power modules |
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 |
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 dancy) |
2 RSPs dancy) |
1 RSP (Integrated) |
2 RSPs |
2 RSPs |
2 RSPs |
2 RPs |
2 RPs |
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.
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