High-Density 10G/1G Performance with Cisco A9K-24X10GE-1G-SE Line Card
Enhance your network with the Cisco ASR 9000 Series 24-Port Dual-Rate 10GE/1GE Line Card, engineered to deliver industry-leading port density, flexibility, and performance. Supporting both 1 Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet configurations on all ports, this line card is ideal for video-on-demand (VoD), IPTV, Internet video, and cloud service traffic—removing bottlenecks in high-bandwidth environments.
Designed for use with Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers, it features SFP and SFP+ compatibility, enabling deployment flexibility across short-haul and long-haul optical applications. With support for mixed mode 1G/10G operation, the card ensures scalable and cost-effective Carrier Ethernet and IP/MPLS edge service delivery.
Ideal for enterprise, residential, and mobile service provider networks, the A9K-24X10GE-1G-SE provides high performance with a low power profile—making it the perfect solution for growing, future-ready infrastructures.
Product Specifications: Cisco A9K-24X10GE-1G-SE Line Card
| Specification Category |
Details |
| Physical Dimensions & Weight |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
1.73 in × 16.8 in × 18 in (4.4 cm × 42.7 cm × 45.7 cm) |
| Weight |
Approx. 14.8 lbs (6.7 kg) |
| Performance & Capacity |
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| Port Speeds |
1G / 10G (dual-rate) per port |
| Switching Capacity |
240 Gbps |
| Packet Forwarding |
Line-rate Layer 2 / Layer 3 forwarding on all ports |
| MAC Address Table |
Up to 1 million entries |
| Interfaces & Connectivity |
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| Total Ports |
24 × SFP/SFP+ (1G/10G dual-rate) |
| Supported Technologies |
MPLS, QoS, IPv4/IPv6, VXLAN, NetFlow, Segment Routing (SR-MPLS, SRv6) |
| Optics Compatibility |
Supports both short-haul and long-haul SFP/SFP+ modules |
| Power & Environmental |
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| Power Consumption (Typical) |
Approx. 350W |
| Operating Temperature |
41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature |
-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
| Cooling |
Front-to-back airflow for optimized chassis thermal management |
| Redundancy Support |
Compatible with redundant Cisco ASR 9000 Series architecture |
FAQs for Cisco A9K-24X10GE-1G-SE
1. What types of SFP modules are supported by this line card?
It supports 1G SFP and 10G SFP+ transceivers, providing flexible connectivity for different network needs.
2. Is this line card compatible with all ASR 9000 chassis models?
Yes, but a compatible supervisor engine and sufficient power supply are required for optimal performance.
3. Does this line card support MPLS and Segment Routing?
Yes, it fully supports MPLS, SR-MPLS, and SRv6, making it ideal for service provider and enterprise core networks.
4. What makes the SE (Service Edge) version different from standard ASR 9000 line cards?
The SE model includes enhanced QoS, deep buffering, and advanced service features for high-performance networking.
5. Can I mix 1G and 10G interfaces on the same line card?
Yes, each port can operate at 1G or 10G, allowing for flexible and scalable network configurations.
