A9K-MPA-1x40GE 1-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet Modular Port Adapter

Cisco A9K-MPA-1X40GE - 1-Port 40GE Modular Port Adapter

The Cisco A9K-MPA-1X40GE is a high-speed Modular Port Adapter (MPA) for ASR 9000 Series routers, offering a single 40 Gigabit Ethernet interface via QSFP+ optics. Designed for aggregation and backbone applications, it enables flexible high-capacity deployments with simplified cabling and reduced power consumption.

🔧 Key Features

• Interface: 1x 40GE QSFP+ port
• Form Factor: Modular Port Adapter (MPA) for use with ASR 9000 modular line cards
• Performance: Full line-rate 40 Gbps throughput
• Optics Support: Compatible with Cisco QSFP+ transceivers (e.g., QSFP-40G-SR4, QSFP-40G-LR4)
• Efficiency: Ideal for consolidating multiple 10GE links into a single 40GE uplink

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Metro Ethernet aggregation
• Data center interconnect
• High-capacity service provider edge
• Simplifying 10GE bundles into 40GE links

⚙️ Compatibility
Supported on Cisco ASR 9000 Series modular line cards including A9K-MOD80, MOD160, MOD200, and MOD400 variants. Requires compatible QSFP+ optics.