A9K-40GE-SE 40-Port GE Line Card, Service Edge Optimized, Requires SFPs

Cisco A9K-40GE-SE - 40-Port Gigabit Ethernet Service Edge Line Card

The Cisco A9K-40GE-SE is a high-density Gigabit Ethernet line card tailored for ASR 9000 Series routers, optimized for service edge deployments requiring advanced traffic management and scalability. With 40 SFP-based GE ports and service edge queueing, it supports rich Layer 2/3 services and carrier-grade performance.

🔧 Key Features

• Port Configuration: 40x GE SFP interfaces
• Queue Type: Service Edge (SE) for enhanced QoS and traffic shaping
• Service Support: MPLS, Layer 2/3 VPNs, Carrier Ethernet, EVPN
• Performance: Hardware-based forwarding with deep buffers
• Power Efficiency: Designed for dense, energy-conscious deployments

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Carrier Ethernet aggregation
• IPTV and video service delivery
• Enterprise and metro edge routing
• High-density service edge environments

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