Cisco A9K-2X100GE-SE ASR 9000 2-port 100GE, Service Edge Optimized Line Card, Requires CFP Modules

Overview
The Cisco ASR 9000 2-port 100GE Service Edge Optimized Line Card (model A9K-2X100GE-SE) delivers ultra-high bandwidth and low latency for carrier and enterprise edge deployments. Designed for the ASR 9000 Series router, this line card supports two 100 Gigabit Ethernet ports using CFP modules, providing the scalability required for modern data-intensive applications and high-speed transport networks.

Key Features

• Two 100GE ports with CFP module compatibility for flexible optics choices
• Service edge optimized architecture for enhanced packet processing and forwarding performance
• Supports advanced traffic management features such as QoS, MPLS, and Segment Routing
• Hot-swappable design for zero-downtime maintenance and upgrades
• Integrated with Cisco IOS XR for robust security, automation, and programmability

Technical Specifications

• Port type: 2 x 100GE CFP slots
• Maximum line rate: 200 Gbps aggregate
• Supported optical modules: CFP, CFP2, CFP4 (depending on module selection)
• Power consumption: typical 120 W per line card
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Dimensions: 1 RU, standard ASR 9000 chassis form factor
• Management: Cisco IOS XR, NETCONF, RESTCONF, SNMP

Applications

• Carrier edge routing for metro and long-haul networks
• Data center interconnect (DCI) with high-capacity links
• Enterprise WAN aggregation and high-speed internet peering
• Cloud service provider edge infrastructure requiring low latency and high throughput
• Network functions virtualization (NFV) platforms that need line-rate performance

By integrating the A9K-2X100GE-SE line card, network operators can future-proof their edge infrastructure, simplify capacity planning, and deliver consistent, high-performance connectivity to end users and partners.