A99-8x100GE-SE Overview
The Cisco A99-8x100GE-SE is an 8-port 100 Gigabit Ethernet line card designed for the Cisco ASR 9900 Series Aggregation Services Routers. As part of Cisco’s third generation line card portfolio, it provides industry-leading density with 8 ports of 100GbE in a compact single-slot card.
The Cisco A99-8x100GE-SE delivers high bandwidth scalability for supporting advanced services at the network edge. It is optimized for high performance packet processing of LAN, WAN and OTN services. The line card runs on Cisco IOS-XR Software to provide a cloud-scale capable operating system with critical features like segment routing, model driven programmability and service virtualization.
With its flexible AnyPort technology, each 100GbE port on the A99-8x100GE-SE can be configured as 10x10GbE, 2x40GbE or 1x100GbE interfaces. This enables seamless pay-as-you-grow scalability, mixing 10/40/100GbE interfaces on demand. The card is designed as a drop-in upgrade for existing ASR9900 deployments, enabling simple migration to 100GbE.
Quick Specifications
Spec | Detail |
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Ports | 8 x 100GbE ports |
AnyPort Options | 10x10GbE, 2x40GbE, 1x100GbE per port |
Slot | Single slot line card |
Software | Cisco IOS-XR |
Deployment | ASR9900 edge and aggregation |
Key Features and Benefits
- High density 100GbE interfaces with 8 ports per line card
- Flexible AnyPort technology for 10/40/100GbE port configurations
- Service Edge optimized for high performance packet processing
- Seamless migration to 100GbE for existing ASR9900 deployments
- Modular IOS-XR software with cloud-scale capabilities
- Increased bandwidth scalability for advanced LAN/WAN services
- MACsec encryption support for secured line-rate services
- Streaming telemetry for enhanced monitoring and troubleshooting
- Energy efficient and environmentally friendly design
Supported Chassis
Chassis | Description |
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Cisco ASR 9922 Router (ASR-9922) | High-scale chassis router for core and aggregation deployments |
Cisco ASR 9912 Router (ASR-9912) | Intermediate-scale chassis router for aggregation deployments |
Cisco ASR 9906 Router (ASR-9906) | Compact chassis router for aggregation deployments |
Cisco ASR 9903 Router (ASR-9903) | Single-shelf chassis router for aggregation deployments |
Comparison to Similar Models
Model | Ports | Slot | Target Deployment |
---|---|---|---|
A99-8X100GE-SE | 8 x 100GbE | Single | Service Edge optimized |
A99-8x100GE-TR | 8 x 100GbE | Single | Packet Transport optimized |
A9K-8X100GE-SE | 8 x 100GbE | Single | Service Edge optimized |
A9K-8x100GE-TR | 8 x 100GbE | Single | Packet Transport optimized |
A99-8x100GE-SE Full Specifications
Feature | Description |
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Ports | 8 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet ports |
AnyPort Options | 10x10GbE, 2x40GbE, 1x100GbE per port |
MACsec | Hardware-based line-rate encryption |
ACL Scale | 98K IPv4, 16K IPv6 ACLs |
Latency | Around 3 microseconds per node |
Routing Protocols | ISIS, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP, RPL |
Redundancy | Online insertion and removal (OIR) |
Physical Dimensions | 1.2 x 13.9 x 17.4 in (H x W x D) |
Weight | 9.48 lb |
Power | 245W |
Temp. Range | -40° to 65°C |
A99-8x100GE-SE Licensing
The Cisco A99-8x100GE-SE requires the following licenses:
- IOS XR license for high-density 100G (A9K-100G-LB-SE)
- MACsec license (A9K-MACSEC-LIC-SE)
Licenses are managed through Cisco Smart Licensing.
Warranty Information
The Cisco A99-8x100GE-SE comes with a 1-year limited hardware warranty and 90-day limited software warranty. Extended support options are available through Cisco Services and Support programs.
Installation and Configuration
The A99-8x100GE-SE installs in a single line card slot on the Cisco ASR 9900 chassis. It is natively supported in IOS-XR software version 6.1.2 and later. The line card is automatically recognized and can be configured using standard IOS-XR commands.
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