A99-SFC-T Overview
The Cisco ASR 9900 Series Switch Fabric Card T (A99-SFC-T) is a high-performance switch fabric card designed for the Cisco ASR 9906 aggregation services router. With its distributed, nonblocking switch fabric architecture, it provides exceptional scalability, redundancy and low latency packet forwarding required in modern carrier-grade networks.
The Cisco A99-SFC-T works seamlessly with the latest generation of Cisco ASR 9000 line cards, including 100GbE, 40GbE and 10GbE cards, to enable wire-speed routing and switching. Each card delivers 230Gbps per slot throughput, allowing up to five cards to be installed for maximum chassis capacity.
Cisco IOS-XR powers the A99-SFC-T, providing advanced traffic management, system resiliency and in-service software upgrades. Overall, the card enables service providers to optimize their IP/MPLS networks and rapidly deploy revenue-generating services.
Quick Specifications
Feature | Description |
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Switch Fabric Throughput | 230Gbps per slot |
Redundancy | 5-card N+1 redundancy |
Supported Line Cards | 100GbE, 40GbE, 10GbE |
Software | Cisco IOS-XR from Release 6.3.1 |
Form Factor | Occupies 1 line card slot |
A99-SFC-T Key Features and Benefits
- Distributed, nonblocking switch fabric architecture provides exceptional scalability and redundancy
- 230Gbps per slot throughput enables wire-speed switching for 100GbE line cards
- N+1 redundancy with up to 5 active fabric cards provides maximum availability
- Works seamlessly with latest Cisco ASR 9000 100GbE, 40GbE and 10GbE line cards
- Cisco IOS-XR provides advanced traffic management, resiliency and in-service upgrades
- Enables deployment of revenue-generating IP/MPLS services and applications
- Designed for carrier-grade performance, reliability and always-on operation
Supported Chassis
Chassis | Description |
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Cisco ASR 9906 Router (ASR-9906) | Core routing platform, supports up to 5 A99-SFC-T cards |
Comparison to Similar Models
Model | Throughput | Redundancy | Line Card Support |
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A99-SFC-T | 230Gbps | 5-card N+1 | 100GbE, 40GbE, 10GbE |
A99-SF2 | 160Gbps | 5-card N+1 | 10GbE, 40GbE |
Full Specifications
Feature | Description |
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Switch Fabric Throughput | 230Gbps per slot |
Nonblocking Architecture | Single-stage nonblocking packet switching |
Redundancy | 5-card N+1 redundancy |
Line Card Support | 100GbE, 40GbE, 10GbE |
Software | Cisco IOS-XR from Release 6.3.1 |
Form Factor | Occupies 1 line card slot |
Dimensions | 1.41” H x 19.52” W x 5.84” D |
Weight | 5.85 lbs |
A99-SFC-T Licensing
The Cisco A99-SFC-T requires the IP/MPLS license package on Cisco IOS-XR. Other advanced licensing may be required for certain features and services.
Warranty Information
The Cisco A99-SFC-T comes with a 1-year limited hardware warranty and 90-day limited software warranty. Extended support service contracts are available.
Installation and Configuration
The A99-SFC-T installs into any fabric card slot of a compatible Cisco ASR 9906 chassis. It is automatically powered on and requires minimal configuration to begin forwarding traffic. Additional configuration may be required for certain topology and redundancy requirements.
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