Overview
The Cisco ASR 9900 Series A99-4HG-FLEX-FC is a 400G line card designed for the Cisco ASR 9900 Aggregation Services Router portfolio. This 5th generation line card provides industry-leading density with support for 10Gbps, 25Gbps, 40Gbps, and 100Gbps Ethernet interfaces.
The Cisco A99-4HG-FLEX-FC utilizes a flexible consumption model that allows pay-as-you-grow scalability. This reduces initial costs while providing the ability to add capacity over time as needed. The line card is available in service edge and packet transport optimized variants to meet requirements across edge and core network deployments.
Cisco ASR 9900 routers and the A99-4HG-FLEX-FC line card provide the foundation for building scalable, high-density IP/MPLS networks. The platform supports business, residential, and mobile services across service provider and web-scale networks.
Quick Specifications
Feature | Description |
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Port Density | 4 QSFP28 (100Gbps), 16 SFP28 (25Gbps), 24 SFP+ (10Gbps) |
Throughput | 100Gbps per QSFP28, 25Gbps per SFP28, 10Gbps per SFP+ |
Flexible Consumption | Pay-as-you-grow model |
Variants | Service edge, packet transport |
Key Features and Benefits
- High density 10Gbps, 25Gbps, 40Gbps, and 100Gbps Ethernet interfaces
- Flexible consumption model for pay-as-you-grow scalability
- Service edge and packet transport optimized variants
- Standards-based IP/MPLS services with Cisco IOS XR software
- Carrier-class OAM, QoS, and manageability
- Designed for core, aggregation, and peering applications
- Reduces CapEx and OpEx compared to fixed port speed line cards
Supported Chassis
Chassis | Description |
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Cisco ASR 9922 (ASR-9922) | Core and peering networks |
Cisco ASR 9912 (ASR-9912) | Core networks |
Cisco ASR 9910 (ASR-9910) | Aggregation networks |
Cisco ASR 9906 (ASR-9906) | Aggregation networks |
Cisco ASR 9904 (ASR-9904) | Metro access networks |
Comparison to Similar Models
Model | Key Differences |
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A99-4HG-FLEX-SE | Optimized for service edge deployments |
A99-4HG-FLEX-TR | Optimized for packet transport core deployments |
A99-48X10GE-1G-SE / A99-48X10GE-1G-TR | 10Gbps only, fixed port density |
A99-8x100GE-SE / A99-8x100GE-TR | 100Gbps only, fixed port density |
A99-MOD400G-SE/TR | Modular line card chassis model |
Full Specifications
Feature | Description |
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Port Density | 4 QSFP28 (100Gbps), 16 SFP28 (25Gbps), 24 SFP+ (10Gbps) |
Throughput | 100Gbps per QSFP28, 25Gbps per SFP28, 10Gbps per SFP+ |
Flexible Consumption | Pay-as-you-grow model with software subscriptions |
Variants | Service edge (A99-4HG-FLEX-SE), packet transport (A99-4HG-FLEX-TR) |
Compatibility | Cisco ASR 9922, 9912, 9910, 9906, 9904 |
Reliability | Online insertion and removal |
Operating Temp | 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) |
Dimensions | 1.68” x 15.87” x 24” (42.67 x 403.10 x 609.60 mm) |
Weight | 18.74 lbs (8.50 kg) |
Licensing
The Cisco A99-4HG-FLEX-FC utilizes a flexible consumption model with software subscriptions to enable features. Required licenses include:
- ESS-ED-100G-RTU1 – Edge Essentials per 100Gbps
- ESS-ED-400G-RTU1 – Edge Essentials per 400Gbps
- ADV-ED-100G-RTU1 – Edge Advantage without Essentials per 100Gbps
Warranty Information
The Cisco A99-4HG-FLEX-FC comes with a 1-year limited hardware warranty and 90-day limited software warranty. Optional Cisco Smart Net Total Care and software support services are available.
Installation and Configuration
The A99-4HG-FLEX-FC ships ready for installation into supported Cisco ASR 9900 chassis. Configuration is performed using industry-standard CLI with the Cisco IOS XR operating system.
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