The Cisco ASR 9000 Series is a high-performance, carrier-grade routing platform designed for service providers and large enterprises operating at the network edge. Built to handle bandwidth-intensive applications such as video streaming, cloud services, and mobile backhaul, the platform supports scalable connectivity from 1G to 400G, enabling long-term network growth and modernization.Powered by Cisco IOS XR, a modular and resilient network operating system, the ASR 9000 Series delivers continuous service availability with in-service software upgrades and fault isolation. Its fully distributed architecture ensures that packet processing occurs directly on line cards, enhancing performance, scalability, and Quality of Service (QoS) control.
Key Features
Distributed Architecture: Line-card-based processing with advanced QoS, security, and precise timing (PTP, SyncE).
High Availability: Redundant components including route processors, fabrics, power supplies, and cooling systems.
Scalable Performance: Modular design supporting interfaces from 1G to 400G without chassis replacement.
Energy Efficiency: Optimized thermal design and custom ASICs reduce power consumption per Gbps.
Advanced Networking: Support for IPv6, MPLS, Segment Routing, L2/L3 VPNs, multicast, and QoS.
Integrated Timing: Support for SyncE, GPS, and BITS for mobile and RAN synchronization.
Security: Secure Boot, Trust Anchor technologies, and anti-counterfeit protection.
The ASR 9000 Series portfolio includes various models to fit different scale and performance needs, such as:
ASR 9922: 44 RU, up to 160 Tbps, 20 line cards
ASR 9912: 30 RU, up to 80 Tbps, 10 line cards
ASR 9910: 21 RU, up to 64 Tbps, 8 line cards
ASR 9906: 14 RU, up to 32 Tbps, 4 line cards
ASR 9904: 6 RU, up to 16 Tbps, 2 line cards
ASR 9903: 3 RU, up to 7.2 Tbps, 1 port expansion card
ASR 9902: 2 RU, up to 1.6 Tbps, 2 RPs and integrated Ethernet ports
ASR 9901: 2 RU, up to 912 Gbps, integrated RSP and Ethernet ports
ASR 9010 and ASR 9006 models with varying slot counts and throughput
Platform Options
The ASR 9000 portfolio includes multiple models ranging from compact 2RU systems to large-scale chassis delivering up to 160 Tbps capacity. Options such as the ASR 9900 series provide flexibility in slot density, throughput, and deployment scenarios. A virtualized version, ASR 9000v, extends capabilities into cloud environments with up to 168 Gbps throughput.
Use Cases
Ideal for Carrier Ethernet, mobile backhaul, broadband aggregation, and content delivery networks (CDNs), the ASR 9000 Series simplifies service deployment while ensuring high reliability and operational efficiency.
