Cisco Part Number: A9K-MPA-8x10GE is a Cisco ASR 9000 8-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet Modular Port Adapter, requires SFP+ optics
The Cisco ASR 9000 Series 400G and 200G Modular Line Cards offer customers a highly flexible solution by supporting various combinations of Ethernet ports within a single slot of the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers. These modular line cards feature two open bays (bay 0 and bay 1) for inserting ASR 9000 Series Modular Port Adapters (MPAs), allowing network operators to select the ideal port density, speed, and optics based on their specific network requirements. Cisco's commitment to investment protection is evident with the ASR 9000 Series modular line cards and the MPA portfolio, which provide consistent feature support, extensive interface options, and the latest technology advancements. Recent additions to the MPA portfolio include the Cisco ASR 9000 Series 20-Port 10GE Modular Port Adapter, the 2-Port 100GE Modular Port Adapter, the 1-Port 100G and 2-Port 100G Modular Port Adapters, and the MACSec-enabled 32-Port 1GE Modular Port Adapter.
By integrating modular line cards with port adapters, the ASR 9000 Series supports a wide range of customer applications such as video on demand, Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), point-to-point video, Internet video, and cloud-based computing. These line cards facilitate the delivery of economical, scalable, highly available, line-rate Ethernet, and IP/Multiprotocol Label Switching (IP/MPLS) edge services. Designed to provide the essential infrastructure for scalable Carrier Ethernet and IP/MPLS networks, Cisco ASR 9000 Series line cards and routers support profitable business, residential, and mobile services.
