Cisco ASR 9000 A9K-MPA-2X10GE Cisco ASR 9000 carrier router
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Equipment
SKU: CSC-A9K-MPA-2X10GE | Part #: A9K-MPA-2X10GE | MPN: A9K-MPA-2X10GE
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About the Cisco ASR 9000 A9K-MPA-2X10GE Cisco ASR 9000 carrier router
The Cisco ASR 9000 A9K-MPA-2X10GE is a modular port adapter delivering 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router platform. This adapter is engineered for service-provider edge, enterprise WAN edge, and metro Ethernet aggregation deployments where reliable, distributed line-rate hardware forwarding is essential.
The A9K-MPA-2X10GE slots into the MPA bay of supported Cisco ASR 9000 modular line cards, providing two 10GE ports via SFP+ interfaces. Network engineers and IT procurement teams deploying carrier-class routing infrastructure will find this adapter compatible with A9K-MOD80-SE and A9K-MOD160-SE line cards. The adapter runs Cisco IOS XR and supports a comprehensive protocol stack including IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, MPLS-TE, LDP, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, L3VPN, VPLS, and QoS. OAM capabilities include IEEE 802.3ah, ITU-T Y.1731, and MPLS OAM for operational visibility. The SFP+ interfaces are compatible with SR, LR, ER, ZR optics and third-party SFP+ modules, enabling flexible optical reach configuration across your network footprint.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Part Number: A9K-MPA-2X10GE
- Product Type: Modular Port Adapter (MPA)
- Number of Ports: 2
- Port Type: 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GE)
- Port Interface: SFP+
- Supported Line Cards: A9K-MOD80-SE, A9K-MOD160-SE
- Operating System: Cisco IOS XR
- Forwarding Architecture: Distributed line-rate hardware forwarding
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Equipment |
| SKU | CSC-A9K-MPA-2X10GE |
| Part Number | A9K-MPA-2X10GE |
| Condition | New |
| Interface | 10GbE |
| Manufacturer Part Number | A9K-MPA-2X10GE |
| Product Series | Cisco ASR 9000 |
| Product Type | Modular Port Adapter (MPA) |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Port Type | 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GE) |
| Port Interface | SFP+ |
| Supported Line Cards | A9K-MOD80-SE, A9K-MOD160-SE (ASR 9000 Modular Line Cards) |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XR |
| Forwarding Architecture | Distributed line-rate hardware forwarding |
| Supported Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, MPLS-TE, LDP, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, L3VPN, VPLS, QoS |
| OAM Support | IEEE 802.3ah, ITU-T Y.1731, MPLS OAM |
| Optics Compatibility | SFP+ SR, LR, ER, ZR and compatible third-party SFP+ modules |
| Form Factor | Modular Port Adapter (slots into ASR 9000 Modular Line Card MPA bay) |
| Platform Compatibility | Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers |
| Product Status | Genuine Cisco hardware, manufacturer support included |
| Typical Deployment Role | Service-provider edge, enterprise WAN edge, metro Ethernet aggregation |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco ASR 9000 A9K-MPA-2X10GE Cisco ASR 9000 carrier router
What does the Cisco ASR 9000 A9K-MPA-2X10GE Cisco ASR 9000 carrier router do?
The Cisco ASR 9000 A9K-MPA-2X10GE Cisco ASR 9000 carrier router 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/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the Cisco ASR 9000 A9K-MPA-2X10GE Cisco ASR 9000 carrier router compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco ASR 9000 A9K-MPA-2X10GE Cisco ASR 9000 carrier router 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.