Description
The Cisco A9K-2T20GE-B is a high-performance line card designed for the ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers, offering a combination of two 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports and twenty 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports. Built for scalability and flexibility, this line card is ideal for service providers and enterprises seeking to expand network capacity without compromising on reliability. Its modular design supports hot-swappable components, reducing downtime during maintenance or upgrades. The card is engineered for high availability and integrates seamlessly with the ASR 9000 chassis, leveraging Cisco’s IOS XR software for advanced routing capabilities.
This model features a robust architecture with hardware-based forwarding and advanced QoS capabilities, supporting line-rate performance across all ports. It is equipped with dual 10GE and 20GE interfaces, making it suitable for diverse deployment scenarios from edge aggregation to core routing. The A9K-2T20GE-B also includes integrated MACsec encryption support on 10GE ports, enhancing data security across the network. When purchasing used, buyers can benefit from the card’s proven durability and compatibility with existing ASR 9000 infrastructure, ensuring a cost-effective upgrade path.