Cisco ASR 9000 a9k-rsp440-lt Cisco ASR 9000 carrier router
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Equipment
SKU: CSC-A9K-RSP440-LT | Part #: a9k-rsp440-lt | MPN: a9k-rsp440-lt
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About the Cisco ASR 9000 a9k-rsp440-lt Cisco ASR 9000 carrier router
Hierarchical QoS, traffic shaping, BGP/OSPF routing, and application-aware forwarding capabilities make the Cisco ASR 9000 a9k-rsp440-lt Route Switch Processor a cornerstone control-plane module for high-scale carrier networks. This dedicated Route Switch Processor blade serves as the system management and routing intelligence card within Cisco ASR 9000 chassis, delivering carrier-grade reliability and protocol flexibility for demanding service provider and enterprise backbone deployments.
The a9k-rsp440-lt integrates comprehensive routing protocol support including BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, OSPFv3, RIP, and static routing, alongside advanced MPLS features such as LDP, RSVP-TE, and Segment Routing (SR-MPLS). Full dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 forwarding and control plane processing, combined with multicast capabilities including PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, MLDP, and mVPN support, ensure flexible traffic management across modern multi-service networks. Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF) and Non-Stop Routing (NSR) with hot-standby RSP redundancy provide the high availability required by network engineers building resilient infrastructure. This processor is compatible with Cisco ASR 9001, ASR 9006, ASR 9010, ASR 9904, ASR 9906, ASR 9910, ASR 9912, and ASR 9922 chassis platforms.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Part Number: A9K-RSP440-LT
- Product Series: Cisco ASR 9000
- Form Factor: Route Switch Processor blade (ASR 9000 chassis-slot)
- Operating System: Cisco IOS XR
- High Availability: Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF), Non-Stop Routing (NSR), hot-standby RSP redundancy
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Equipment |
| SKU | CSC-A9K-RSP440-LT |
| Part Number | a9k-rsp440-lt |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount |
| Manufacturer Part Number | A9K-RSP440-LT |
| Product Series | Cisco ASR 9000 |
| Product Line | Route Switch Processor 440 |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XR |
| Form Factor | Route Switch Processor blade (ASR 9000 chassis-slot) |
| Compatible Chassis | Cisco ASR 9001, ASR 9006, ASR 9010, ASR 9904, ASR 9906, ASR 9910, ASR 9912, ASR 9922 |
| Synchronization Support | No hardware timing/BITS/SyncE output (LT = Limited Timing variant) |
| High Availability | Supports Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF) and Non-Stop Routing (NSR); hot-standby RSP redundancy |
| Management Interfaces | Console port, management Ethernet port |
| Routing Protocols | BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, OSPFv3, RIP, static routing |
| MPLS Support | MPLS, LDP, RSVP-TE, Segment Routing (SR-MPLS) |
| Multicast Support | PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, MLDP, mVPN |
| IPv6 Support | Full dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 forwarding and control plane |
| QoS | Hierarchical QoS (H-QoS), traffic shaping, policing, queuing |
| Product Type | Route Switch Processor — Control Plane and System Management Card |
| Regulatory Compliance | Meets standard Cisco ASR 9000 series safety and EMC certifications |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco ASR 9000 a9k-rsp440-lt Cisco ASR 9000 carrier router
What does the Cisco ASR 9000 a9k-rsp440-lt Cisco ASR 9000 carrier router do?
The Cisco ASR 9000 a9k-rsp440-lt 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-rsp440-lt Cisco ASR 9000 carrier router compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco ASR 9000 a9k-rsp440-lt 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.