The Cisco A9K-36X10GE-TR 36-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Line Card is a high-density, transport-optimized module designed for Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers, delivering reliable 10GbE connectivity for carrier-grade packet transport and core networking environments. Built to support large-scale infrastructures, this line card ensures efficient traffic handling and consistent performance under heavy workloads.
Featuring 36 × 10GbE SFP+ ports, the A9K-36X10GE-TR provides high-capacity connectivity for aggregation and core layers, making it ideal for service providers and enterprises requiring scalable bandwidth. Its Packet Transport (TR) optimization enables efficient handling of transport network traffic, ensuring low latency and high-throughput data processing.
Running on Cisco IOS XR, the line card supports advanced networking capabilities including MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS, along with Hierarchical QoS (HQoS) for precise traffic management. This makes it well-suited for telecom backbones, ISP networks, and high-capacity enterprise infrastructures.
Designed for high availability, the module integrates seamlessly with the ASR 9000 chassis architecture, supporting redundancy, Nonstop Routing (NSR), and Graceful Restart. Its hot-swappable design allows for easy upgrades and maintenance without disrupting network operations.
Ideal for packet transport networks, service provider cores, and enterprise backbone deployments, the Cisco A9K-36X10GE-TR offers a powerful combination of high-density connectivity, scalability, and carrier-grade reliability, making it a dependable solution for modern high-performance networking environments.
Product Specifications - Cisco A9K-36X10GE-TR 36-Port 10GbE SFP+ Line Card for ASR 9000 Series
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| Specification |
Details |
| Product Name |
Cisco A9K-36X10GE-TR 36-Port 10GbE Line Card |
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems |
| Part Number |
A9K-36X10GE-TR |
| Product Type |
Modular Line Card |
| Product Series |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series |
| Optimization |
Packet Transport (TR) |
| Compatible Devices |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers |
| Port Configuration |
36 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+) |
| Interface Type |
SFP+ |
| Supported Speed |
10GbE |
| Maximum Throughput |
Up to ~360 Gbps (full-duplex) |
| Forwarding Rate |
High-performance packet forwarding (platform dependent) |
| Latency |
Low-latency optimized for transport networks |
| ASIC |
Cisco transport-optimized forwarding ASIC |
| Buffering |
Deep packet buffering for burst handling |
| Layer Support |
Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 services |
| Routing Protocols |
BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS |
| QoS Support |
Hierarchical QoS (HQoS), traffic shaping, policing |
| Multicast Support |
Yes |
| Security Features |
ACLs, infrastructure security (platform dependent) |
| Operating System |
Cisco IOS XR |
| Fabric Integration |
Works with ASR 9000 fabric and RSP modules |
| Redundancy |
Supported via chassis architecture |
| High Availability |
Nonstop Routing (NSR), Graceful Restart |
| Form Factor |
Plug-in modular line card |
| Hot-Swappable |
Yes |
| Power Consumption |
Optimized for high-density deployments |
| Cooling |
Chassis-based cooling system |
| Deployment Type |
Packet transport, core, aggregation |
| Application |
Telecom backbone, service provider networks |
| Scalability |
Supports high-capacity network expansion |
| Environment |
Carrier-grade networking |
| Condition |
New / Cisco Certified |
| Use Cases |
Packet transport, ISP backbone, enterprise core, telecom infrastructure |
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FAQs
Q1. Which routers are compatible with this line card?
It is designed for Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers.
Q2. What does TR stand for in this model?
TR stands for Transport Optimized, designed for packet transport applications.
Q3. What type of ports does this line card offer?
It provides 36 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports.
Q4. Is this suitable for carrier-grade networks?
Yes, it is built for service provider and telecom environments.
Q5. Are SFP+ transceivers included?
No, SFP+ transceivers are sold separately.
