Cisco ASR 9010 Aggregation Services Router – High-Performance, Scalable, and Carrier-Grade Networking
The Cisco ASR 9010 Aggregation Services Router delivers exceptional performance, scalability, and reliability for modern service provider and large enterprise networks. Built on the powerful Cisco ASR 9000 Series architecture, the ASR 9010 offers up to 14 Tbps system capacity and 880 Gbps per slot, ensuring non-blocking, high-speed packet forwarding for the most demanding applications.
With 8 modular line card slots and support for a wide range of Ethernet interfaces, including 1/10/25/40/100/400 Gigabit Ethernet, this platform enables flexible scaling to meet evolving bandwidth requirements. The ASR 9010 runs on Cisco IOS XR, providing advanced features like MPLS, Layer 2 & Layer 3 VPNs, QoS, and traffic engineering for carrier-grade network performance.
Engineered for uptime, the ASR 9010 features fully redundant route processors, power supplies, cooling fans, and fabric modules. Its hot-swappable components, front-to-back airflow, and support for both AC and DC power make it ideal for core, edge, and metro aggregation deployments in large-scale IP and optical networks.
Whether you’re expanding your backbone infrastructure or upgrading to next-generation speeds, the Cisco ASR 9010 offers the performance, reliability, and scalability you need to deliver high-quality services to your customers.
PLEASE NOTE - CHASSIS ONLY - POWER SUPPLIES & FANS NOT INCLUDED & MUST PURCHASED SEPARATELY.
| Category |
Specification |
| Chassis Overview |
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| Slot Configuration |
8 × Line Card Slots
2 × Route Switch Processors (RSPs) |
| Form Factor |
Modular chassis (21RU rack-mountable) |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) |
36.75 in × 17.5 in × 28.65 in (933 mm × 445 mm × 727 mm) |
| Weight (Typical/Fully Loaded) |
155.6 lb (70.7 kg) chassis only
231.6 lb (105.3 kg) fully loaded |
| Performance & Capacity |
|
| Bandwidth per Slot |
880 Gbps per slot (non-blocking) |
| Maximum System Capacity |
Up to 14 Tbps aggregate |
| Distributed Architecture |
Fully distributed forwarding—forwarding decisions occur on individual line cards |
| Redundancy & Reliability |
|
| Redundancy |
Dual redundant RSPs and fabric cards, power, fans, and software layer |
| Cooling & Airflow |
Hot-swappable fan trays with front-to-back airflow design |
| Power Supplies |
Supports AC (3 kW or 6 kW) or DC (1.5 kW, 2.1 kW, 4.4 kW) PEMs—mixing of AC/DC not supported |
| Software & Features |
|
| Operating System |
Cisco IOS XR (carrier-grade, distributed, highly scalable) |
| Management & Expandability |
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| Interfaces & Management |
Supports a wide range of line cards (1/10/25/40/100/400G), with centralized management via IOS XR |
| Deployment Use-Cases |
Ideal for high-performance core, edge, and metro aggregation applications |
FAQs for Cisco ASR 9010
What is the primary function of the ASR 9010?
It serves as a high-performance modular router for service provider and enterprise networks.
What routing protocols does it support?
It supports advanced routing protocols, including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and MPLS.
How does the ASR 9010 improve network scalability?
It offers high-density Ethernet line cards and advanced traffic management features.
Is this router suitable for data center deployments?
Yes, it is designed for carrier-grade reliability and large-scale data center applications.
What management options are available?
It supports CLI, SNMP, and web-based management for streamlined network operations.
