Cisco ASR 9000 A9K-2X100GE-SE 2-Port 100G Service Edge Ethernet Line Card CFP Module

Description

Product Overview

The Cisco A9K-2X100GE-SE is a high-performance line card designed for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router platform. It delivers two 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces optimized for service provider edge and backbone deployments.

This module is part of Cisco’s modular routing architecture and is intended for large-scale IP/MPLS networks requiring high throughput and carrier-grade reliability.

Technical Architecture

• Platform: Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router
• Module Type: 2-Port 100 Gigabit Ethernet Line Card
• Interface Type: CFP optical transceiver required
• Throughput: 100 Gbps per port (line-rate)
• Architecture: Service Edge Optimized (SE)
• Network Standards: IEEE 802.3ba (100GE)

Key Features

• Dual-port 100G high-speed connectivity
• Carrier-grade MPLS and IP forwarding support
• Advanced QoS (Service Edge Optimized architecture)
• High-density backbone aggregation capability
• Online Insertion and Removal (OIR) support
• Designed for scalable service provider networks

Deployment Scenarios

• Internet Service Provider (ISP) backbone networks
• Carrier Ethernet aggregation layers
• Data center interconnect (DCI) infrastructure
• Large enterprise WAN edge routing
• Metro Ethernet and core transport networks

Hardware / Software Features

• Requires Cisco ASR 9000 chassis (not standalone)
• Compatible with Cisco IOS XR operating system
• Supports MPLS, L2/L3 VPN, QoS policies
• CFP optical module dependent architecture
• Hot-swappable line card design

Performance Notes

This line card delivers up to 100 Gbps per port under ideal conditions. Actual performance depends on chassis type, RSP selection, and IOS XR configuration.

Integration / Compatibility

• Cisco ASR 9006, ASR 9010, ASR 9922 chassis
• Cisco IOS XR software platforms
• CFP 100G optical transceivers (various types supported depending on design)
• ASR 9000 route switch processors (RSP series)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Is the A9K-2X100GE-SE a standalone router?
A: No, it is a line card and requires a Cisco ASR 9000 chassis.

Q2: How many ports does it provide?
A: It provides 2 × 100 Gigabit Ethernet ports.

Q3: What optics does it support?
A: It requires CFP-based 100G optical transceivers.

Q4: What is the difference between SE and TR versions?
A: SE (Service Edge) provides enhanced QoS and service features compared to TR (Transport) variants.

Q5: Which chassis are compatible?
A: Cisco ASR 9006, 9010, and compatible ASR 9000 series platforms.

Q6: What is the main use case?
A: Carrier-grade backbone routing, ISP aggregation, and high-capacity WAN transport.