ASR-9912 Overview
The Cisco ASR-9912 is a massively scalable chassis that can be configured with either AC or DC power supplies. With 30RU of rack space and 10 line card slots, it provides industry-leading capacity and flexibility. The route processors and fabric cards are segregated for exceptional availability, while the modular power supplies and cooling system enable efficient data center-scale operations.
The Cisco ASR-9912 supports both AC and DC power configurations, providing flexibility for different network deployments. It is purpose-built for the demands of modern core and aggregation networks, with the capacity and reliability needed for 400G evolution and beyond. The ASR 9912 helps future-proof infrastructure with its rich feature set and self-healing software.
Key Features
- 10 line card slots
- Dual redundant route processors
- 7 fabric card slots with 6+1 redundancy
- Modular AC and DC power supply support
- Redundant, load sharing power infrastructure
- Front-to-back cooling with 2 redundant fan trays
- Designed for massive scale and carrier-grade reliability
- Supports 400G Flexible Ethernet line cards
- Cisco IOS XR modular operating system
Quick Specification
Feature | Description |
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Rack Space | 30RU |
Line Card Slots | 10 |
Route Processors | Dual redundant RPs |
Fabrics | 7 slots with 6+1 redundancy |
Power | Modular AC and DC supplies, up to 6kW AC or 4.4kW DC per PSU |
Cooling | Front-to-back airflow with 2 redundant fan trays |
Software | Cisco IOS XR Software |
Use Cases of ASR-9912
- Core routing
- Aggregation routing
- Peering and interconnection
- Data center interconnect
- Content delivery networks
Recommended Elements for ASR-9912
Component | Part Number |
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Chassis | ASR-9912 |
Route Processor | A99-RP2-SE / A99-RP2-TR |
Fabric Card | A99-8XF2A-FLEX-SM |
AC Power Supply | PWR-6000WAC-V3 |
DC Power Supply | PWR-4400WDC-V3 |
Fan Tray | ASR-9912-FAN |
Comparison to Similar Products
Feature | Cisco ASR 9912 | Juniper PTX 3000 |
---|---|---|
Rack Space | 30RU | Varies by model |
Line Card Slots | 10 | Varies by model |
Max System Capacity | 57 Tbps | Varies by model |
Redundancy | Full redundancy available | Varies by model |
Power Supplies | Modular AC and DC, load sharing | Fixed |
Operating System | Cisco IOS XR | Junos OS |
Full Specifications
Specification | Description |
---|---|
Height | 52.5 in. (1333.5 mm) (30RU) |
Width | 17.60 in. (447.04 mm) |
Depth | 30.03 in. (762.76 mm) with doors |
Weight | 389.55 lb (177.07 kg) fully loaded |
Power | Modular AC and DC supplies, worldwide ranging input |
Cooling | 2 fan trays with 12 fans each, variable speed |
Slots | 10 line cards, 2 RPs, 7 fabrics |
Software | Cisco IOS XR Software |
Rack Support | 19″, 21″, 23″ rails |
Reliability Features | Full redundancy for fabric, fans, feeds, power, processors |
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