{"product_id":"a9k-rsp880-rl-tr-cisco-a9k-rsp880-transport-rate-limit-to-440gslot-fabric","title":"A9K-RSP880-RL-TR Cisco A9K RSP880 Transport Rate Limit to 440G\/Slot Fabric","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCisco A9K-RSP880-RL-TR – Route Switch Processor with 440G\/Slot Transport Rate Limit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Performance Cisco ASR 9000 RSP880 with Fabric Rate-Limiting for Optimized Transport Deployments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCisco A9K-RSP880-RL-TR – Route Switch Processor (Rate Limited)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance, carrier-grade module designed for the \u003cstrong\u003eCisco ASR 9000 Series routers\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering advanced routing, scalability, and reliability for large-scale service provider and enterprise networks. Featuring a \u003cstrong\u003erate-limited fabric bandwidth of 440 Gbps per slot\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e400+ million packets per second (Mpps) forwarding capability\u003c\/strong\u003e, this route processor ensures exceptional performance for IP\/MPLS edge, core, and transport applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with \u003cstrong\u003e32 GB DRAM, 64 GB SSD storage, and 4 GB Flash\u003c\/strong\u003e, the A9K-RSP880-RL-TR offers robust memory and storage resources for demanding network services. Its \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated control plane, management interfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e (RJ45 console, USB, Gigabit Ethernet management port), and support for \u003cstrong\u003e1:1 redundancy\u003c\/strong\u003e ensure high availability and operational continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with \u003cstrong\u003eCisco ASR 9006, 9010, 9904, 9910, 9912, and 9922 chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e, this hot-swappable route processor is ideal for \u003cstrong\u003escalable IP networks, transport aggregation, and high-capacity routing environments\u003c\/strong\u003e. The A9K-RSP880-RL-TR supports \u003cstrong\u003esecure boot, image signing\u003c\/strong\u003e, and enhanced traffic handling, making it a reliable choice for service providers seeking optimized performance with controlled bandwidth for specific deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong\u003eCisco ASR 9000 Series Routers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e440 Gbps per-slot bandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e (rate-limited)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e400+ Mpps forwarding rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedundant RSP support for high availability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced IP\/MPLS and transport network capabilities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot-swappable, secure, and carrier-grade design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" 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:\/\/www.networkoutlet.com\/contact-us\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact Form page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en\/us\/products\/collateral\/routers\/asr-9000-series-aggregation-services-routers\/datasheet-c78-733763.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cisco A9K-RSP880-RL-TR – Route Switch Processor (Rate Limited) Data Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCisco A9K-RSP880-RL-TR – Route Switch Processor (Rate Limited) Data Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en\/us\/products\/collateral\/routers\/asr-9000-series-aggregation-services-routers\/datasheet-c78-733763.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cisco A9K-RSP880-RL-TR – Route Switch Processor (Rate Limited) Data Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Dimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (H × W × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.73 in × 15.3 in × 18.6 in (4.4 cm × 38.9 cm × 47.2 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 13.2 lbs (6 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoute Processor Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco A9K-RSP880-RL-TR – Transport version with rate limit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric Bandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e440 Gbps per slot (rate-limited)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Bandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 3.52 Tbps aggregate (8-slot chassis)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacket Forwarding Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400+ million packets per second (Mpps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 GB DRAM\u003cbr\u003e64 GB SSD storage\u003cbr\u003e4 GB Flash memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterfaces \u0026amp; Connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × RJ45 Console port\u003cbr\u003e1 × USB port\u003cbr\u003e1 × 10\/100\/1000 Ethernet (Management)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco ASR 9006, ASR 9010, ASR 9904, ASR 9910, ASR 9912, ASR 9922 chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 320W (typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront-to-back airflow (chassis dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundancy Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports 1:1 RSP redundancy for high availability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot-swappable design\u003cbr\u003eEnhanced route processing performance\u003cbr\u003eIntegrated control plane and management functions\u003cbr\u003eSecure boot and image signing support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs for Cisco A9K-RSP880-RL-TR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. What does “RL” signify in this RSP model?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“RL” indicates Rate Limited, meaning the RSP is capped at 440 Gbps\/slot—ideal for transport-optimized networks where full bandwidth isn’t required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Can I upgrade this RSP to full fabric bandwidth later?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo, this version is hardware rate-limited and cannot be upgraded to full 880 Gbps\/slot capacity. Consider A9K-RSP880-SE for scalable bandwidth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. What platforms are compatible with this RSP?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt supports the Cisco ASR 9000 Series, including 9006, 9010, 9904, 9910, 9912, and 9922 chassis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Does this RSP support advanced features like Segment Routing and MPLS?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, it supports SR-MPLS, SRv6, BGP, MPLS, NetFlow, and QoS, just like the full-bandwidth version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Is this RSP suitable for service provider core or edge?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, it’s ideal for edge and metro aggregation roles where transport performance is critical but full slot bandwidth is not required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cisco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46731849466017,"sku":"A9K-RSP880-RL-TR","price":57000.0,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2216\/8673\/files\/A9K-RSP880-RL-TR-Cisco-A9K-RSP880-Transport-Rate-Limit-to-440GSlot-Fabric.jpg?v=1784706343","url":"https:\/\/www.foxti.com.br\/products\/a9k-rsp880-rl-tr-cisco-a9k-rsp880-transport-rate-limit-to-440gslot-fabric","provider":"FoxTI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}