Cisco ASR 9000 A9K-SIP-700 Cisco ASR 9000 carrier router
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Equipment
SKU: CSC-A9K-SIP-700 | Part #: A9K-SIP-700 | MPN: A9K-SIP-700
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About the Cisco ASR 9000 A9K-SIP-700 Cisco ASR 9000 carrier router
The Cisco ASR 9000 A9K-SIP-700 is a SPA Interface Processor line card module engineered for high-density WAN and LAN connectivity within Cisco ASR 9000 Series chassis. This carrier-grade interface processor delivers modular expansion across 4 SPA Bay Slots, supporting a wide range of channelized and unchannelized T3/E3, OC-3/OC-12, ATM, and Ethernet SPAs to meet diverse service-provider transport requirements. The A9K-SIP-700 operates on Cisco IOS XR, offering distributed forwarding at the line card level for ultra-low latency and scalable throughput in mission-critical network deployments.
Designed for network engineers and IT infrastructure teams requiring carrier-grade reliability, the A9K-SIP-700 integrates advanced high-availability features including Stateful Switchover (SSO), Non-Stop Routing (NSR), Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF), and In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) to ensure zero-downtime operations. Full MPLS support encompasses L2VPN, L3VPN, VPLS, TE, and fast-reroute capabilities, while comprehensive routing protocol support includes BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, RIP, EIGRP, and RSVP-TE. Hierarchical QoS (HQoS) and multicast routing via PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, IGMP, and MLDP enable sophisticated traffic management and content distribution. The A9K-SIP-700 is compatible with Cisco ASR 9000 Series chassis including ASR 9006, ASR 9010, ASR 9904, ASR 9906, ASR 9910, ASR 9912, and ASR 9922 models.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: A9K-SIP-700
- Product Type: SPA Interface Processor (SIP)
- SPA Bay Slots: 4
- Operating System: Cisco IOS XR
- High Availability Features: Stateful Switchover (SSO), Non-Stop Routing (NSR), Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF), In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU)
- MPLS Support: L2VPN, L3VPN, VPLS, TE, fast-reroute
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Equipment |
| SKU | CSC-A9K-SIP-700 |
| Part Number | A9K-SIP-700 |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | A9K-SIP-700 |
| Product Series | Cisco ASR 9000 |
| Product Type | SPA Interface Processor (SIP) |
| Compatible Chassis | Cisco ASR 9000 Series (ASR 9006, ASR 9010, ASR 9904, ASR 9906, ASR 9910, ASR 9912, ASR 9922) |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XR |
| SPA Bay Slots | 4 |
| Forwarding Architecture | Distributed forwarding at line card level |
| High Availability Features | Stateful Switchover (SSO), Non-Stop Routing (NSR), Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF), In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) |
| Supported SPA Types | Channelized and unchannelized T3/E3, OC-3/OC-12, ATM, and Ethernet SPAs (SPA-dependent) |
| Routing Protocols Supported | BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, RIP, EIGRP, MPLS, LDP, RSVP-TE (via IOS XR) |
| MPLS Support | Yes — L2VPN, L3VPN, VPLS, TE, fast-reroute |
| QoS | Hierarchical QoS (HQoS) per IOS XR policy framework |
| Multicast Support | PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, IGMP, MLDP |
| Form Factor | Line card module for ASR 9000 chassis |
| Compliance | Designed to Cisco carrier-grade hardware standards for service-provider deployments |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco ASR 9000 A9K-SIP-700 Cisco ASR 9000 carrier router
What does the Cisco ASR 9000 A9K-SIP-700 Cisco ASR 9000 carrier router do?
The Cisco ASR 9000 A9K-SIP-700 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-SIP-700 Cisco ASR 9000 carrier router compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco ASR 9000 A9K-SIP-700 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.