A9K-40GE-L 40-Port GE Low Queue Line Card for ASR 9000, requires SFPs

Cisco A9K-40GE-L - 40-Port Gigabit Ethernet Line Card (Low Queue)

The Cisco A9K-40GE-L is a high-density Gigabit Ethernet line card for ASR 9000 Series routers, offering cost-effective aggregation with reliable performance. Featuring 40 SFP-based GE ports and a low queue profile, it’s ideal for deployments where basic traffic shaping and high port density are key.

🔧 Key Features

• Port Configuration: 40x GE SFP interfaces
• Queue Type: Low Queue (L) for standard traffic profiles
• Service Support: Layer 2/3 VPNs, MPLS, Carrier Ethernet
• Power Efficiency: Optimized for low-power, high-density environments
• Performance: Hardware-based forwarding with consistent throughput

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise and campus aggregation
• Metro Ethernet access
• Cost-sensitive edge deployments
• Environments with predictable traffic patterns

⚙️ Compatibility
Fully compatible with Cisco ASR 9000 Series chassis and IOS XR software. Supports a wide range of SFP optics for flexible deployment.