Specifications

• Product Type: Route Switch Processor (RSP)
• Series: Cisco ASR 900 Series
• Model: A900-RSP3C-400-S (This is the 400G version with the "S" denoting that it runs the Standard feature set, which includes essential routing and MPLS features but excludes some of the advanced features available in the higher-tier licensing models.)
• Performance:
• Throughput Capacity: 400 Gbps per RSP.
• Control Plane:
• Integrated control plane for handling routing, signaling, and management functions.
• Provides a dedicated CPU for handling protocol processing, management, and control functions.
• Routing and Forwarding Capabilities:
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 Support:
• IPv4 and IPv6 routing, including full BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and EIGRP support.
• MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) for Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs.
• Segment Routing (SR) for optimized path selection and traffic engineering.
• Ethernet Features:
• VLAN support with 802.1Q VLAN tagging.
• Ethernet OAM (Operations, Administration, and Maintenance) for monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), including Rapid STP and Multiple STP.
• Memory and Storage:
• DRAM: 16 GB.
• Flash Memory: 64 GB (used for storing the operating system, configurations, and logs).
• External Storage: Supports USB-based external storage for transferring files and system images.
• High Availability Features:
• Redundancy:
• Supports 1+1 RSP redundancy for high availability.
• Stateful Switch Over (SSO) ensures minimal downtime during failover events by maintaining state information.
• In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU): Enables software upgrades without requiring a router reboot, minimizing operational disruptions.
• Resiliency: Cisco ASR 900 RSPs are designed with hardware redundancy and software-based resiliency features to ensure continuous operation even during system failures.
• Routing Protocols:
• BGP (Border Gateway Protocol)
• OSPF (Open Shortest Path First)
• IS-IS (Intermediate System to Intermediate System)
• EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol)
• RIP (Routing Information Protocol)
• Multicast: Supports Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM), including PIM Sparse Mode (PIM-SM) and PIM Dense Mode (PIM-DM).
• MPLS and VPN Support:
• MPLS: Extensive support for MPLS L2 and L3 VPNs, MPLS TE (Traffic Engineering), and MPLS Fast Reroute.
• EVPN: Ethernet VPN for Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN services over MPLS or IP networks.
• VPLS: Virtual Private LAN Service for Layer 2 connectivity between geographically distributed sites.
• Security Features:
• Control Plane Policing (CoPP): Protects the router's control plane from malicious or accidental traffic overloads.
• Access Control Lists (ACLs): Provides filtering and traffic control based on IP address, port, protocol, and other parameters.
• AAA: Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting for secure access and usage tracking.
• MACsec: Hardware-based encryption for data confidentiality and integrity.
• QoS (Quality of Service):
• Hierarchical QoS: Supports multiple levels of traffic classification, marking, policing, and scheduling.
• Traffic Shaping: Provides traffic shaping and policing to manage bandwidth usage and improve overall network performance.
• Management and Monitoring:
• Management Interfaces:
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port.
• USB Type A port for external storage.
• Console and auxiliary ports for local management.
• Management Protocols:
• SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for remote monitoring.
• NETCONF/YANG and RESTCONF for programmability and automation.
• Cisco Prime, CLI (Command Line Interface), and Cisco ASR 9000 Series-specific management tools.
• Power and Environmental:
• Power Consumption: Approximately 210W (typical power usage).
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C).
• Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing.
• Chassis Compatibility:
• Compatible with the Cisco ASR 900 Series chassis, including:
• ASR 9010, ASR 9006, and other models in the ASR 900 Series.
• Key Features:
• Fabric Scalability: Supports fabric switching and interconnects for multi-chassis configurations.
• High Availability: Built for service providers and large enterprises needing continuous operations and minimal downtime.
• Advanced Security and Resiliency: Security mechanisms, including Control Plane Policing (CoPP), Access Control Lists (ACLs), and MACsec, ensure the integrity of the control and data planes.
• Use Cases:
• Service Provider Edge: Suitable for service provider edge networks where MPLS, VPNs, and high-speed connectivity are critical.
• Enterprise Core: Deployed in enterprise environments that require scalable, resilient routing and MPLS services for large campuses and data centers.
• Mobile Backhaul: Designed for service providers requiring high-capacity, low-latency mobile backhaul networks.
• Part Number : A900-RSP3C-400-S