A9K-8T/4-L 8-Port 10GE Low Queue Oversubscribed Line Card, requires XFPs

Cisco A9K-8T/4-L - 8x 10GE + 4x GE Line Card (Low Queue)

The Cisco A9K-8T/4-L is a hybrid line card for ASR 9000 Series routers, combining eight 10 Gigabit Ethernet XFP ports and four Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports in a single module. With a low queue profile, it’s optimized for cost-effective deployments where predictable traffic and flexible port configurations are key.

🔧 Key Features

• Port Configuration: 8x 10GE XFP + 4x GE SFP interfaces
• Queue Type: Low Queue (L) for standard traffic shaping
• Service Support: MPLS, Layer 2/3 VPNs, Carrier Ethernet
• Performance: Hardware-based forwarding with consistent throughput
• Power Efficiency: Ideal for low-power, space-conscious environments

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise edge and campus aggregation
• Metro Ethernet access
• Mixed-speed environments with predictable traffic
• Cost-sensitive service provider deployments

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