Cisco A9K-RSP880-TR ASR 9000 Route Switch Processor 880 for Packet Transport 16G

Overview

The Cisco ASR 9000 Route Switch Processor 880 (model A9K-RSP880-TR) is a high-performance line card designed for packet transport networks that require 16G of scalable bandwidth. Engineered for carrier-grade reliability, the RSP880 delivers fast packet forwarding, advanced traffic management and seamless integration into the ASR 9000 series chassis. It is ideal for service providers and large enterprises that need to support high-density Ethernet, MPLS, and IP services with low latency and high availability.

Key Features

• 16 Gbps of aggregate throughput per slot for demanding transport applications
• Supports up to 64 million routes and 2 million MAC addresses
• Advanced QoS and traffic shaping capabilities to guarantee service level agreements
• Redundant power and fan modules for uninterrupted operation
• Built-in support for IOS XR software releases and feature upgrades
• Hot-swappable design reduces downtime during maintenance

Technical Specifications

• Processor: Multi-core Cisco silicon with ASIC acceleration
• Memory: 8 GB DRAM, 2 GB Flash
• Interfaces: 4 x 10 Gbps Ethernet ports, 2 x 40 Gbps QSFP+ ports
• Operating temperature: 0 to 55 deg C (32 to 131 deg F)
• Power consumption: 150 W typical, 200 W maximum
• Dimensions: 4.5 in (height) x 17 in (width) x 13 in (depth)
• Compliance: FCC Part 15, CE, RoHS

Applications

• Carrier Ethernet aggregation and metro transport networks
• MPLS backbone and L2/L3 VPN services
• High-speed data center interconnects
• IP transit and peering points for ISPs
• Enterprise WAN edge routing with robust QoS enforcement

By combining high throughput, extensive routing capacity and resilient hardware design, the Cisco ASR 9000 RSP880 enables network operators to deliver reliable, scalable services while simplifying management and reducing operational costs.