• Cisco ASR 9903 8x100G QSFP28 port expansion card in black silver rack
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Cisco A9903-8HG-PEC | ASR 9903 Port Expansion Card | 8x100G QSFP28 | 800 Gbps per card | Multirate 100/40/4x25/10G

A9903-8HG-PEC

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Description

Expand ASR 9903 capacity with 8 QSFP28 ports delivering up to 800 Gbps per card. Supports 100G/40G and breakouts to 4x25G/10G using compatible optics and fanout cables. Ideal for incremental 100G scale-outs and aggregation roles.

Features

- 8-port 100G QSFP28 expansion for ASR 9903
- 800 Gbps aggregate throughput per card
- Multirate support for 100G/40G and 4x25G/10G breakouts
- OIR-capable to reduce maintenance windows
- Cost-effective option for incremental 100G scaling

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Technical Specifications

- Platform compatibility: ASR 9903
- Port density: 8 x QSFP28
- Per-port speeds: 100G; downshift to 40G with supported optics
- Breakout support: 4x25G or 10G via compatible breakout optics/cables
- Aggregate throughput: up to 800 Gbps per card
- Licensing: standard (port activation per platform policy)
- Form factor: Port Expansion Card (PEC) for ASR 9903
- Operating system: Cisco IOS XR on supported releases
- OIR: Online Insertion and Removal supported on compatible chassis
- Typical use cases: compact 100G aggregation, incremental capacity add

FAQs

Q: Is this card compatible with non-9903 ASR 9900 chassis?
A: No. It is designed specifically for the ASR 9903 platform.

Q: Do I need specific optics?
A: Use QSFP28 for 100G and QSFP+ for 40G where supported. Breakout to 4x25G/10G requires appropriate fanout cables/modules.

Q: Are licenses required to enable ports?
A: Licensing follows the ASR 9903 platform policy. Review your software and port-activation requirements.

Q: Is OIR supported?
A: Yes, OIR is supported on the platform when following documented procedures.

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