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Cisco A9K-8X100GE-CM | 8x100G line card | consumption model | 8-port 100GE

SKU:A9K-8X100GE-CM

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Description

High-density 8 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet line card for ASR 9000 series routers, enabled via the consumption licensing model. Ideal for core and aggregation roles requiring flexible entitlements and pay-as-you-grow scaling. Supports pluggable 100G optics as defined in the platform compatibility matrix.

Features

- Eight 100G ports for high-density aggregation
- Consumption-based licensing for flexible scaling
- Designed for IOS XR-based carrier-grade routing
- Hardware-accelerated forwarding for 100G services
- Telemetry and automation-ready on supported IOS XR releases

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

Q: Are 100G optics included?
A: No. Optics are sold separately. Select supported 100G transceivers per the ASR 9000 compatibility matrix.

Q: Which optical form factors are supported?
A: Support varies by line card revision and chassis. Refer to the official compatibility matrix for approved 100G pluggables.

Q: Do I need additional licenses?
A: Yes. Features and scale are activated via the consumption model and may require specific entitlements.

Q: Which chassis are compatible?
A: ASR 9000 series chassis with the appropriate RSP and fabric modules. Verify slot and power requirements before deployment.

Q: Does this line card support advanced L2/L3 features?
A: Yes, with IOS XR and the appropriate entitlements. Feature scope and scale depend on software and licensing.

Technical Specifications

- Port density: 8 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet
- Per-port speed: 100 Gbps
- Optics: Pluggable 100G transceivers (supported types per platform compatibility matrix)
- Licensing: Consumption model (usage/entitlement based)
- Operating system: IOS XR
- Use cases: Core/edge aggregation, DCI, peering, and high-capacity service nodes
- Throughput: Up to line-rate forwarding subject to licenses and system capacity
- Compatibility: ASR 9000 series chassis with supported RSP and fabric
- Environment: Feature availability and scale depend on IOS XR release and entitlements

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