Description
The Cisco A9K-16X100GE-TR is a high-performance line card designed for the ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers, offering 16 ports of 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. Built for large-scale service provider and enterprise networks, this model supports high-density forwarding and delivers exceptional scalability and throughput. Its modular design and compatibility with Cisco’s IOS XR software ensure robust routing capabilities, advanced traffic engineering, and seamless integration into existing infrastructures. The card is also hot-swappable, allowing for minimal downtime during maintenance or upgrades.
This model features QSFP28 transceiver support, enabling flexible connectivity options including 100G, 40G, and breakout configurations for 25G or 10G, depending on the optics used. It leverages Cisco’s advanced forwarding ASICs for deep packet inspection, QoS, and security features at wire speed. The A9K-16X100GE-TR is ideal for data center interconnect, metro aggregation, and core routing applications where high bandwidth and reliability are critical. When purchasing used, buyers benefit from significant cost savings while still gaining access to enterprise-grade performance and durability.