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

Cisco A9K-8T-L - 8-Port 10GE Line Card (Low Queue)

The Cisco A9K-8T-L is an 8-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet line card for ASR 9000 Series routers, designed for cost-effective edge deployments with predictable traffic patterns. With low queueing and eight XFP-based 10GE interfaces, it delivers reliable throughput for environments that don’t require deep buffering or advanced QoS.

🔧 Key Features

• Port Configuration: 8x 10GE XFP 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 deployments

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise and campus edge routing
• Metro Ethernet access
• Cost-sensitive service provider deployments
• Environments with stable, non-bursty traffic

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