{"product_id":"a9k-mod160-se-cisco-asr-9000-mod160-modular-line-card-service-edge-optimized","title":"A9K-MOD160-SE Cisco ASR 9000 Mod160 Modular Line Card, Service Edge Optimized","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCisco A9K-MOD160-SE ASR 9000 Mod160 Modular Line Card, Service Edge Optimized\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise Cisco ASR 9000 Service Edge Optimized Modular Line Card for High-Performance Carrier Ethernet and Service Provider Networks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69b84c3f-3fbc-8324-a2c7-5c1ce27679d6-9\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69b84c3f-3fbc-8324-a2c7-5c1ce27679d6-9\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69b84c3f-3fbc-8324-a2c7-5c1ce27679d6-9\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-578\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-15 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"df19d08f-8122-4e2d-9fd4-11284656ec37\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"553\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eCisco A9K-MOD160-SE Modular Line Card\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance, \u003cstrong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eService Edge Optimized (SE)\u003c\/strong\u003e networking module designed for compatible \u003cstrong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eCisco ASR 9000 Series routers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Delivering up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"350\"\u003e160 Gbps of throughput\u003c\/strong\u003e, it provides the scalability, flexibility, and carrier-grade reliability required for service provider networks, Metro Ethernet aggregation, MPLS services, and high-capacity enterprise WAN environments.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eDesigned with a modular architecture, the A9K-MOD160-SE supports compatible \u003cstrong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eCisco ASR 9000 Series Modular Port Adapters (MPAs)\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling network operators to configure interface connectivity according to specific deployment requirements. This flexible approach simplifies network expansion and helps organizations scale bandwidth and services as traffic demands increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eThe line card supports advanced \u003cstrong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003eLayer 2 and Layer 3 networking services\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eMPLS, Carrier Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6, traffic engineering, multicast, and advanced Quality of Service (QoS)\u003c\/strong\u003e capabilities. Its Service Edge Optimized architecture is engineered for sophisticated service delivery, traffic classification, policing, and bandwidth management across demanding carrier and enterprise networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eUsing distributed hardware-based packet forwarding, the Cisco A9K-MOD160-SE delivers reliable performance for bandwidth-intensive applications and high-volume network traffic. Integration with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eCisco IOS XR\u003c\/strong\u003e through the host ASR 9000 platform provides advanced routing, management, automation, programmability, and high-availability capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003eThe A9K-MOD160-SE supports \u003cstrong data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eOnline Insertion and Removal (OIR)\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing maintenance and module replacement with minimal disruption to network operations. It also integrates with the resilient architecture of Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers to support mission-critical networking environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2381\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003eservice provider networks, Carrier Ethernet deployments, Metro Ethernet aggregation, enterprise WAN infrastructure, MPLS service delivery, and high-capacity edge routing\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003eCisco A9K-MOD160-SE 160Gbps Service Edge Optimized Modular Line Card\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers scalable performance, advanced service capabilities, and carrier-grade reliability for Cisco ASR 9000 Series deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications – Cisco A9K-MOD160-SE ASR 9000 Series 160Gbps Service Edge Optimized Modular Line Card\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en\/us\/products\/collateral\/routers\/asr-9000-series-aggregation-services-routers\/data_sheet_c78-663866.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cisco A9K-MOD160-SE - Data Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCLICK HERE FOR DATA SHEET\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco A9K-MOD160-SE ASR 9000 Series Service Edge Optimized Modular Line Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA9K-MOD160-SE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco ASR 9000 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModular Line Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLine Card Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService Edge Optimized (SE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThroughput Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 160 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArchitecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModular Service Edge Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModular via supported Modular Port Adapters (MPAs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPA Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports compatible Cisco ASR 9000 Series Modular Port Adapters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Interface Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDependent on installed MPA modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLayer Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLayer 2 and Layer 3 Services\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet Services\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarrier Ethernet Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPLS Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPLS VPN Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported, software and configuration dependent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraffic Engineering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuality of Service (QoS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced QoS, Classification, Policing and Traffic Management\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIPv4 Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIPv6 Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulticast Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Virtualization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatform and Cisco IOS XR feature dependent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecurity Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eACLs, Traffic Filtering and Platform-Based Security Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForwarding Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistributed Hardware-Based Packet Forwarding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerformance Optimization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptimized for Service Edge Applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh Availability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated with Cisco ASR 9000 Series Redundancy Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot-Swappable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnline Insertion and Removal (OIR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco IOS XR through the host ASR 9000 platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManaged through the host Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProgrammability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco IOS XR Automation and Programmability Capabilities\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowered by the host ASR 9000 chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProvided by the host chassis cooling system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis-Based Plug-in Modular Line Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeployment Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService Edge, Aggregation and High-Capacity Routing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarrier Ethernet, Metro Aggregation, MPLS and Enterprise WAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarrier-Grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefurbished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse Cases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService Provider Networks, Carrier Ethernet, Metro Aggregation, Enterprise WAN, MPLS Service Delivery, High-Capacity Edge Routing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer free FedEx Ground shipping to all our customers in the continental US. If you need more information on expedited or international shipping please see our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shipping and Returns\" href=\"https:\/\/networkoutlet.com\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or ask us directly via phone, email or using our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/networkoutlet.com\/pages\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact Form page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1. Which routers are compatible with the A9K-MOD160-SE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is compatible with supported Cisco ASR 9000 Series modular routers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2. What is the maximum throughput of this line card?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe A9K-MOD160-SE supports up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e160 Gbps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of forwarding capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3. What does Service Edge Optimized mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eService Edge Optimized models are designed for large-scale service deployments with enhanced memory and scalability for advanced carrier services.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4. Does this module support modular port adapters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It supports Cisco Modular Port Adapters (MPAs), allowing flexible interface configurations based on deployment requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5. What applications is this line card best suited for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is ideal for carrier Ethernet, MPLS networks, metro aggregation, and high-capacity service edge deployments requiring scalable Layer 2 and Layer 3 services.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cisco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46731877712033,"sku":"A9K-MOD160-SE","price":8250.0,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2216\/8673\/files\/A9K-MOD160-SE-Cisco-ASR-9000-Mod160-Modular-Line-Card-Service-Edge-Optimized.jpg?v=1784706587","url":"https:\/\/www.foxti.com.br\/products\/a9k-mod160-se-cisco-asr-9000-mod160-modular-line-card-service-edge-optimized","provider":"FoxTI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}