Cisco Part Number: A9K-4HG-FLEX-TR is a ASR 9000 400GE Combo Packet Transport Line Card - 5th Generation
Cisco A9K-4HG-FLEX-TR 5th-Generation 400 GE Line Card
The Cisco A9K-4HG-FLEX-TR is a high-performance packet transport line card designed for use in the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers. Built as part of Cisco’s 5th-generation 400 Gigabit Ethernet line card family, it delivers advanced multi-rate connectivity and carrier-grade transport optimized for metro, core, and aggregation networks.
Key Features
- High-Capacity Transport: Delivers up to 400 Gbps aggregate bandwidth using multi-rate ports that support a range of Ethernet speeds suitable for flexible deployment in converged networks.
- Multi-Rate Port Flexibility: Incorporates a mix of QSFP28, SFP28, and SFP+ ports enabling support for 100 GbE, 40 GbE, 25 GbE, and 10 GbE services.
- Packet Transport Optimization: Tailored for deterministic forwarding and high-performance MPLS-based transport applications, simplifying operational complexity in service provider networks.
- Carrier-Grade Design: Engineered for reliability and availability to meet stringent Service Provider requirements for core, edge, and aggregation use cases.
- 5th-Generation Architecture: Part of Cisco’s newest generation of line cards, offering enhanced performance and future-proof scalability.
Technical Specifications
Port Configuration:
- 4 QSFP28 ports (40 Gb/100 Gb Ethernet capable)
- 16 SFP28 ports (10 Gb/25 Gb Ethernet capable)
- 24 SFP+ ports (10 Gb Ethernet capable)
Chassis Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of Cisco ASR 9000 Series chassis, including ASR 9006, ASR 9010, ASR 9904, ASR 9906, ASR 9910, ASR 9912, and ASR 9922.
- Form Factor: Hot-swappable modular line card designed for ease of deployment and serviceability within ASR 9000 router platforms.
- Media Types: Optical interfaces supporting industry standard transceivers for long-haul and metro applications.
Benefits & Use Cases
- Scalable Infrastructure: Enables service providers and large enterprises to scale bandwidth efficiently while supporting mixed Ethernet services from 10 Gb to 100 Gb and beyond.
- Optimized for Transport Networks: Specifically tuned for packet transport applications, making it well-suited for MPLS, segment routing, and backbone aggregation.
- Flexible Deployment: Ideal for core and metro environments where high throughput and multi-rate services are essential.
- Future-Ready Design: Supports evolving network demands with flexible port speeds and robust architecture to accommodate future upgrades.
Overall, the Cisco A9K-4HG-FLEX-TR line card represents a powerful, flexible, and reliable solution for modern packet transport requirements in high-density routing environments.
