Name: A9K-4X100GE Cisco 4-Port 100GbE LAN Line Card for ASR 9000 Series
Brand: Cisco
SKU: A9K-4X100GE
Price: 4313.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The A9K-4X100GE Cisco ASR 9000 Series 4-Ports 100GbE LAN Line Card offers high-capacity Ethernet connectivity tailored for the ASR 9000 platform. It fits into core network routers to provide reliable, scalable LAN interfaces that support heavy traffic and complex routing needs.

General Information
Brand	Cisco
Part Number	A9K-4X100GE
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	4 x 100GbE (100 Gigabit Ethernet)
Number of Ports	4-Ports
Port Type	100G QSFP28
Port Speed	100G QSFP28
UpLink Ports	4
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	400 Gbps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP / QSFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, RIPng, OSPF, OSPFv3, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Console, SSH, SNMP, NETCONF, RESTCONF, CLI
Security Features	ACLs, Control Plane Policing (CoPP), Unicast RPF, TACACS+, SSH
Management Type	In-band & Out-of-band
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, Telnet, SNMP, NETCONF, RESTCONF

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3ba (100GbE), IEEE 802.1Q (VLAN)

Product Description
The A9K-4X100GE line card provides robust 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers. Often found in service provider and large enterprise networks, it enables high-bandwidth LAN interfaces that handle heavy data traffic with low latency. Built for demanding network environments, this line card is commonly used in core routing to support scalable and reliable network operations. Network engineers and operators benefit from its integration within ASR 9000 platforms, which require modular and high-capacity interface cards. Key Features Four high-speed 100GbE ports for substantial data throughput Compatible with ASR 9000 Series chassis for seamless integration Supports LAN-centric applications with optimized packet processing Delivers consistent performance in high-traffic carrier networks Enables scalable growth and network flexibility Typically deployed in core network routers, the A9K-4X100GE supports data centers and service provider infrastructures where bandwidth demands are critical. Its role is essential in maintaining efficient data flow and network stability across large-scale environments.

Use Cases
The A9K-4X100GE line card is commonly deployed within service provider and large enterprise core network infrastructures where high-bandwidth, low-latency LAN connectivity is critical. It is suited for environments requiring scalable routing performance with dense 100GbE interfaces, such as data centers handling intensive traffic or aggregation points in metropolitan networks. How It's Used: Enabling high-capacity backbone connectivity in large-scale data center networks supporting virtualization and cloud workloads. Aggregating traffic in metropolitan area networks (MANs) where carriers require robust, scalable LAN interfaces for subscriber services. Supporting enterprise IT infrastructures with heavy east-west traffic, such as storage clusters or high-performance computing nodes. Integrating into edge computing deployments that demand low-latency LAN interfaces for real-time data processing. Facilitating network function virtualization by providing flexible, high-speed interfaces for virtualized routing and switching environments. This line card enhances operational efficiency by providing scalable 100GbE LAN connectivity optimized for demanding routing platforms. Its integration within ASR 9000 routers supports seamless bandwidth growth and complex traffic patterns, enabling network operators to maintain performance integrity as workloads evolve.