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Cisco A99-4HG-FLEX-SE ASR 9900 400GE Packet TRANSPORT

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Cisco A99-4HG-FLEX-SE ASR 9900 400GE Packet TRANSPORT

Overview

The Cisco A99-4HG-FLEX-SE is a high-performance, flexible line card designed for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers, offering 4 x 40/100GbE ports that support breakout configurations for 10GbE and 25GbE. It provides high throughput, low latency, and advanced Layer 2/3 features, making it ideal for service providers, large enterprise networks, and data center interconnect applications. The line card is optimized for environments that demand scalability, flexibility, and high availability.

The Cisco A99-4HG-FLEX-SE is a high-performance, flexible line card designed for Cisco’s ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers. This card provides a combination of 40GbE and 100GbE ports, making it ideal for service provider edge networks, data centers, and enterprise environments that require high-density, scalable, and flexible Ethernet connectivity with advanced Layer 2/3 features.

Specifications

  • Model: Cisco A99-4HG-FLEX-SE
  • Series: Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers
  • Type: Flexible 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet line card
  • Role: High-performance service provider edge, aggregation, and core networking
  • Form Factor: Modular line card for Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers
  • 2. Interfaces and Ports
  • 4 x 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet ports:
  • Each port supports either 40GbE or 100GbE speeds.
  • Uses QSFP+ (40GbE) and QSFP28 (100GbE) transceivers for high-speed uplinks and connectivity.
  • Breakout Support:
  • The ports support breakout configurations for:
  • 4x10GbE in 40GbE mode.
  • 4x25GbE in 100GbE mode.
  • This flexibility makes the card suitable for diverse networking needs and environments.
  • 3. Performance
  • Total Throughput: Supports up to 400 Gbps of total throughput across all four ports, providing high-speed forwarding for demanding applications.
  • Forwarding Rate: Line-rate forwarding for all supported interface speeds (40GbE and 100GbE), ensuring zero packet loss at full traffic load.
  • Latency: Low-latency architecture, optimized for performance-sensitive environments such as financial services, high-frequency trading, and cloud data centers.
  • 4. Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features
  • Layer 2 Switching:
  • VLAN Support: Supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging with up to 4,000 VLANs for network segmentation.
  • Spanning Tree Protocols: STP, RSTP, and MSTP for network redundancy and loop prevention.
  • Link Aggregation: IEEE 802.3ad LACP for bundling multiple physical interfaces into one logical connection.
  • Jumbo Frame Support: Supports jumbo frames with an MTU of up to 9,216 bytes, enhancing performance for large data transfers.
  • Layer 3 Routing:
  • Supports full IPv4 and IPv6 routing with dynamic routing protocols such as:
  • BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and RIP.
  • Multicast Routing: Supports PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, and IGMP for efficient multicast traffic delivery.
  • VRF-lite: Provides Virtual Routing and Forwarding for network segmentation, supporting multiple independent routing tables.
  • MPLS: Supports MPLS and MPLS-based services such as L2VPN, L3VPN, MPLS TE (Traffic Engineering), and Segment Routing (SR).
  • 5. Quality of Service (QoS)
  • Traffic Classification: Supports granular traffic classification based on Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4 headers.
  • Traffic Shaping and Policing: Bandwidth management through traffic shaping and policing capabilities.
  • Congestion Management: WRED (Weighted Random Early Detection) and ECN (Explicit Congestion Notification) are supported for congestion avoidance.
  • Hardware Queues: Eight hardware queues per port for prioritizing critical traffic and ensuring quality of service for latency-sensitive applications.
  • 6. Security Features
  • Access Control Lists (ACLs): Supports both standard and extended ACLs for traffic filtering at Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4.
  • MAC Security: Includes MACsec (802.1AE) for Layer 2 encryption between trusted devices, ensuring secure communications.
  • Control Plane Policing (CoPP): Protects the control plane from attacks by rate-limiting certain types of traffic.
  • 7. High Availability and Redundancy
  • In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU): Provides the ability to upgrade the system software without disrupting network traffic, ensuring continuous availability.
  • Stateful Switchover (SSO): Enables hitless failover between redundant route processors within the ASR 9000 chassis, ensuring minimal impact during failures.
  • Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation (MLAG): Supports multi-chassis link aggregation to provide redundant connections across multiple devices for higher availability.
  • 8. Power and Cooling
  • Power Consumption: Approximately 300W per line card under typical operational conditions (varies based on configuration and traffic).
  • Cooling: The card relies on the ASR 9000 chassis cooling system, with efficient airflow designs for heat dissipation in high-performance environments.
  • 9. Chassis Compatibility
  • Cisco ASR 9000 Series:
  • Compatible with ASR 9006, ASR 9010, ASR 9904, ASR 9912, and ASR 9922 chassis.
  • Works in conjunction with other components such as fabric and route processor cards in the ASR chassis.
  • 10. Software Features
  • Cisco IOS XR Operating System: Runs on Cisco's IOS XR, a carrier-class operating system designed for high availability, modularity, and scalability.
  • Network Automation: Supports modern automation protocols such as NETCONF, RESTCONF, and supports programmability with Python scripting and Ansible integration.
  • Telemetry: Real-time streaming telemetry capabilities for monitoring and analytics, providing enhanced network visibility.
  • Service Flexibility: The line card provides flexibility for different service types, including broadband aggregation, cloud services, and mobile backhaul.
  • 11. Environmental Specifications
  • Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C).
  • Storage Temperature: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C).
  • Operating Humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing.
  • 12. Compliance and Certifications
  • RoHS: Compliant with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive.
  • Safety Certifications: UL, CE, CSA, and IEC standards for global safety compliance.
  • EMC Compliance: Meets FCC, CE, and other global standards for electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
  • 13. Use Cases
  • Service Provider Edge: Ideal for service provider edge networks that require high-speed, high-capacity Ethernet aggregation with advanced routing and MPLS capabilities.
  • Data Center Interconnect (DCI): Suitable for data center interconnection with high-bandwidth links and advanced Layer 2/3 services.
  • Core Network Aggregation: Used in large service provider networks for core or aggregation points, offering flexible port configurations and scalability.
  • Enterprise Core: Suitable for large enterprises that need high-performance aggregation and routing at the core layer.
  • Part Number : A99-4HG-FLEX-SE
  • Condition : Seller refurbished
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