A99-SFC3-T Overview
The Cisco A99-SFC3-T is the latest generation switch fabric card designed specifically for the Cisco ASR 9906 router. As the heart of the system, it provides high-performance switching to interconnect all line cards and enable non-blocking, low-latency packet forwarding.
The Cisco A99-SFC3-T utilizes a distributed, redundant architecture that can scale up to 5 dedicated fabric cards plus 2 built-in fabrics for load balancing and no single point of failure. Each card delivers 600Gbps throughput using advanced VOQ arbitration.
With the ability to support 400GbE and 100GbE line cards, the A99-SFC3-T provides investment protection and seamless upgradability. It is optimized for critical networks that require carrier-grade resiliency.
Quick Specifications
Feature | Description |
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Dimensions | 1.36” H x 19.52” W x 5.84” D |
Weight | 5.34 lbs |
Redundancy | N+1, up to 7 fabrics |
Throughput per card | 600 Gbps |
Power | 260W (max) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
A99-SFC3-T Key Features and Benefits
- Distributed, non-blocking switch fabric
- N+1 redundancy with up to 7 fabrics
- 600Gbps throughput per fabric card
- Load balancing across all fabrics
- Low latency packet forwarding
- Advanced VOQ traffic management
- Investment protection for 100/400GbE cards
- Carrier-grade availability and resiliency
- Online Insertion and Removal (OIR)
Supported Chassis
Model | Description |
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Cisco ASR 9906 (ASR-9906) | Core routing platform |
Comparison to Similar Models
Model | Generations | Throughput | Redundancy |
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A99-SFC3-T | 3rd | 600Gbps | N+1, up to 7 |
A99-SFC2-T | 2nd | 400Gbps | N+1, up to 5 |
A99-SFC-T | 1st | 200Gbps | N+1, up to 3 |
Full Specifications
Feature | Description |
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Switch Fabric Card | A99-SFC3-T |
Dimensions | 1.36” H x 19.52” W x 5.84” D |
Weight | 5.34 lbs |
Line Card Slots | Occupies 1 line card slot |
Redundancy | N+1, up to 7 fabrics |
Throughput | 600Gbps per fabric card |
Switch Fabric | Single-stage, non-blocking |
Software | Cisco IOS-XR 6.5.15+ |
Power | 260W (max) |
Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
Humidity | 5% to 90% |
Compliance | NEBS, ETSI, EMC, Safety |
A99-SFC3-T Licensing
The Cisco A99-SFC3-T requires the standard Cisco IOS-XR software license for the ASR 9906 platform. No additional licenses are needed.
Warranty Information
The Cisco A99-SFC3-T comes with the standard Cisco 12-month hardware warranty and 90-day software warranty. Extended support options are available through Cisco Services and support contracts.
Installation and Configuration
The A99-SFC3-T is hot-swappable and uses OIR so it can be installed without downtime. It is automatically recognized and configured by the system software. Refer to the product documentation for detailed installation and configuration procedures.
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