Description

The Cisco A9K-8X100GE-SE is an 8-port 100 Gigabit Ethernet Service-Edge–optimized line card designed for ASR-9000 Series routers. Built for high-density, high-performance edge and carrier networks, it delivers advanced QoS, robust traffic management, and flexible CPAK optics. Moreover, it enables service providers and large enterprises to scale bandwidth efficiently while maintaining operational control. It extends the capabilities of the ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers by offering service-edge optimized performance. Unlike generic line cards, the SE model emphasizes service flexibility, deep QoS capabilities, and subscriber-aware traffic management. Its hardware acceleration for hierarchical QoS, traffic shaping, and flow control ensures operators can enforce SLAs even in multi-tenant environments.

Additionally, the card supports MACsec encryption, enabling secure interconnects for financial institutions, government networks, and healthcare providers. With Cisco IOS XR software, it integrates seamlessly into automation-driven environments through NETCONF/YANG and model-driven telemetry, ensuring predictive monitoring and proactive operations.

Key Features & Benefits: (Cisco A9K-8X100GE-SE)

• 8× 100GE ports supporting LAN/WAN/OTN modes via CPAK, enabling versatile network configurations.
• Service-Edge Optimized (SE): Offers sophisticated QoS, SLA monitoring, and multicast support for edge service delivery.
• Up to 800 Gbps throughput, enabling scalable deployments without sacrificing performance. Therefore, this ensures operators can handle growing traffic demands confidently.
• Carrier-grade reliability: Hot-swappable, redundant-ready design ensures high availability in critical environments.
• Enhanced security: Includes MACsec encryption and optional TrustSec support for secure edge services.

Technical Highlights:

• Throughput & Performance: Sustains up to 800 Gbps full-duplex, ensuring scalable bandwidth growth.
• Optics Flexibility: Supports multiple CPAK modules for 100GE LR4, SR10, ER4, and future migration paths.
• Programmability: Native support for Segment Routing, EVPN, and MPLS-TE, helping service providers transition to intent-based networking. In addition, this programmability simplifies automation and network orchestration.
• Resiliency: Supports In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) for non-disruptive updates.

Use Cases:

• Service Provider Edge: Scale services like 5G, IPTV, and cloud with predictable QoS and secure edge routing.
• Data Center Interconnect (DCI): Efficiently connect data centers with high-throughput, secure links.
• High-Performance Enterprise Networks: Ideal for enterprise cores needing high port density with flexibility and control.
• 5G and Mobile Backhaul: Provides deterministic performance for mobile edge deployments. Consequently, service providers can meet stringent latency requirements while supporting next-gen mobile services.

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