• Cisco EPA-2X40GE ASR 1000 Ethernet Port Adapter with 2x40GbE QSFP+ ports
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Cisco EPA-2X40GE | ASR 1000 2x40GE Native QSFP Port Adapter

EPA-2X40GE

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Description

This two-port native QSFP 40 Gigabit Ethernet port adapter (EPA) is built for the Cisco ASR 1000 Series and installs in the ASR1000-MIP100 modular interface processor, delivering 80G of aggregate port capacity. Both 40GE ports are usable without additional licences and no breakout cable is required, making it a straightforward option for high-capacity WAN aggregation and edge routing deployments. It supports Ethernet features, Synchronous Ethernet and MACsec, with feature parity to equivalent SPA plus SIP combinations.

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Features

- Both 40GE ports enabled without additional licences
- Native QSFP ports, no breakout cable required
- Supports Ethernet features, Synchronous Ethernet and MACsec
- Modular EPA design with feature parity to SPA plus SIP combinations
- Hot-swappable modular design

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.

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Technical Specifications

- 2 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports (native QSFP)
- 80G aggregate port capacity
- Ethernet technology: 40GBase-X, optical fibre media
- Installs in ASR1000-MIP100 modular interface processor
- Also listed as an interface module for ASR 1001-HX and 1002-HX
- Supported from Cisco IOS XE 16.6.2
- CLI hardware string: EPA-2X40GE

FAQs

Q: Which ASR 1000 chassis is this port adapter compatible with?
A: It is listed as compatible with the ASR 1002-HX, 1006-X, 1009-X and 1013 chassis, and installs in the ASR1000-MIP100 modular interface processor. It is also listed as an interface module for the ASR 1001-HX and 1002-HX.

Q: Is an additional licence needed to enable the second 40GE port?
A: No. Both 40GE ports on the EPA-2X40GE are usable without additional licences, unlike the EPA-1X40GE where the second port is licensed.

Q: What minimum software release is required?
A: Support begins from Cisco IOS XE 16.6.2.

Q: Does this adapter use breakout cables?
A: No. It provides two native QSFP 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports and does not require a breakout cable.

Q: Does it support MACsec and Synchronous Ethernet?
A: Yes. The adapter supports Ethernet features, Synchronous Ethernet and MACsec.

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