Cisco ASR 9000 A9K-MPA-2X10GE Cisco ASR 9000 carrier router

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

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Equipment
SKUCSC-A9K-MPA-2X10GE
Part NumberA9K-MPA-2X10GE
ConditionNew
Interface10GbE
Manufacturer Part NumberA9K-MPA-2X10GE
Product SeriesCisco ASR 9000
Product TypeModular Port Adapter (MPA)
Number of Ports2
Port Type10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GE)
Port InterfaceSFP+
Supported Line CardsA9K-MOD80-SE, A9K-MOD160-SE (ASR 9000 Modular Line Cards)
Operating SystemCisco IOS XR
Forwarding ArchitectureDistributed line-rate hardware forwarding
Supported ProtocolsIPv4, IPv6, MPLS, MPLS-TE, LDP, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, L3VPN, VPLS, QoS
OAM SupportIEEE 802.3ah, ITU-T Y.1731, MPLS OAM
Optics CompatibilitySFP+ SR, LR, ER, ZR and compatible third-party SFP+ modules
Form FactorModular Port Adapter (slots into ASR 9000 Modular Line Card MPA bay)
Platform CompatibilityCisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers
Typical Deployment RoleService-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/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.