Overview
The Cisco ASR 9900 Series 5th Generation 32-Port 100 Gigabit Ethernet Line Card (A99-32HG-FC) delivers industry-leading high density 100GbE ports to any slot of a Cisco ASR 9900 Series Aggregation Services Router. With 32 line-rate 100GbE ports per line card, it removes bandwidth bottlenecks caused by increasing video, cloud, and internet traffic.
The Cisco A99-32HG-FC uses Cisco’s Flexible Consumption Model which allows a pay-as-you-grow approach to lower initial costs and add capacity over time. It also includes software subscription for feature upgrades. The line card provides carrier-class performance and reliability using Cisco IOS-XR modular software. It is available in service-edge and packet-transport optimized variants for flexibility.
With its high port density, line rate throughput, software upgradability, and flexible licensing, the A99-32HG-FC provides a powerful and adaptable 100GbE line card solution for modern networks and growth. It is ideal for service providers and enterprises running the Cisco ASR 9900 platform.
Quick Specifications
Feature | Description |
---|---|
Ports | 32 x 100GbE ports |
Throughput | 3.2 Tbps |
Software | Cisco IOS-XR |
Variants | Service-edge, packet transport |
Flexible Consumption | Yes |
Key Features and Benefits
- 32 x 100GbE line-rate ports per line card
- Non-blocking 3.2 Tbps throughput
- Cisco QSFP optics for interface flexibility
- Cisco IOS-XR modular software
- Carrier-class OAM and monitoring
- Pay-as-you-grow licensing
- Service-edge and packet-transport variants
- Designed for ASR 9900 routers
Supported Chassis
Chassis | Description |
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Cisco ASR 9904 (ASR-9904) | Aggregation Services Router |
Cisco ASR 9906 (ASR-9906) | Aggregation Services Router |
Cisco ASR 9910 (ASR-9910) | Aggregation Services Router |
Cisco ASR 9912 (ASR-9912) | Aggregation Services Router |
Cisco ASR 9922 (ASR-9922) | Aggregation Services Router |
Comparison to Similar Models
Feature | A99-32HG-FC | A99-32X100GE-X-SE |
---|---|---|
Ports | 32 x 100GbE | 32 x 100GbE |
Variants | Service-edge, packet transport | Service-edge only |
Licensing | Flexible consumption | Traditional licenses |
Throughput | 3.2 Tbps | 3.2 Tbps |
Full Specifications
Specification | Description |
---|---|
Ports | 32 x 100GbE QSFP28 |
Throughput | 3.2 Tbps |
Variants | Service-edge optimized, packet-transport optimized |
Software | Cisco IOS-XR |
Flexible Consumption | Yes |
Chassis | ASR 9904, ASR 9906, ASR 9910, ASR 9912, ASR 9922 |
Dimensions | 1.63 x 15.58 x 23.80 in, 28.3 lb |
Operating Temperature | 41°F to 104°F |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 85% RH |
Operating Altitude | Up to 4000m |
Compliance | NEBS, FCC, UL, CE |
Licensing
The Cisco A99-32HG-FC uses the Flexible Consumption Model for licensing. This allows pay-as-you-grow capacity with software subscriptions. Licenses are purchased based on bandwidth tier.
Warranty Information
The Cisco A99-32HG-FC comes with a 1-year limited hardware warranty and 90-day software warranty. Extended support options are available through Cisco Services and support contracts.
Installation and Configuration
The A99-32HG-FC inserts into line card slots on the Cisco ASR 9900 Series routers. It is hot-swappable and supports online insertion and removal without router impact. Configuration is performed through the IOS-XR command line interface.
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