Cisco ASR 9000 2-port 40GE Modular Port Adapter

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Equipment

SKU: A9K-MPA-2X40GE | Part #: A9K-MPA-2X40GE | MPN: A9K-MPA-2X40GE

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About the Cisco ASR 9000 2-port 40GE Modular Port Adapter

ASR 9000 2-port 40GE Modular Port Adapter is a Cisco Network Switch component delivering two 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports for rapid capacity upgrades in ASR 9000 deployments. This MPA is ideal for adding high-speed aggregation and core connectivity without chassis replacement.

Key Features:

  • 2 ports of 40GE high-speed connectivity
  • Hot-insertable modular design
  • QSFP+ optics compatibility for industry-standard transceivers
  • Full ASR 9000 series compatibility
  • Enables aggregation and core network upgrades

Ideal for:

  • Data center core and aggregation layer switching upgrades
  • Enterprise high-speed backbone interconnect expansion
  • Service provider metro and long-haul aggregation

Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Equipment
SKUA9K-MPA-2X40GE
Part NumberA9K-MPA-2X40GE
ConditionNew
Ports2
Port Speed40 Gigabit Ethernet
TypeModular Port Adapter
Manufacturer Part NumberA9K-MPA-2X40GE

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco ASR 9000 2-port 40GE Modular Port Adapter

What does the Cisco ASR 9000 2-port 40GE Modular Port Adapter do?

The Cisco ASR 9000 2-port 40GE Modular Port Adapter is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Arista environments.

What are the headline specs of the Cisco ASR 9000 2-port 40GE Modular Port Adapter?

Key specifications for the Cisco ASR 9000 2-port 40GE Modular Port Adapter: new condition; ports 2; port speed 40 Gigabit Ethernet; type Modular Port Adapter; manufacturer Cisco; manufacturer part number A9K-MPA-2X40GE. Manufacturer part number A9K-MPA-2X40GE. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the Cisco ASR 9000 2-port 40GE Modular Port Adapter compatible with my infrastructure?

The Cisco ASR 9000 2-port 40GE Modular Port Adapter interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.