Cisco Part Number: EPA-1X100GE=
Cisco EPA-1X100GE — 1-Port 100GbE Ethernet Port Adapter
The EPA-1X100GE is a high-performance Ethernet Port Adapter designed for the Cisco ASR 1000 Series.
It delivers a single 100 Gigabit Ethernet CPAK/QSFP28 port in a compact plug-in module, enabling
scalable, low-latency uplinks for service-provider and data-center edge deployments.
Key features
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- Single 100GbE port (CPAK / QSFP28 form factor) supporting 100 Gbps line rate.
- Full ASR 1000 feature parity — Layer 2/Layer 3 forwarding, IPv4/IPv6, MPLS and rich QoS.
- Modular EPA form factor fits ASR 1000 EPA slot for easy capacity upgrades without chassis changes.
- Supports standard 100GbE optics and breakout options for flexible connectivity.
Why choose EPA-1X100GE?
- Boost uplink bandwidth for high-throughput applications (backhaul, peering, metro aggregation).
- Keep existing ASR investments — add 100GbE without replacing router platforms.
- Proven Cisco IOS XE protocol and QoS support for predictable performance and traffic engineering.
Ideal for operators and enterprises needing a compact, service-ready 100GbE port adapter to
scale bandwidth at the network edge while preserving advanced routing and service capabilities.
