A9K-MPA-2x40GE 2-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet Modular Port Adapter, requires QSFP optics

Cisco A9K-MPA-2X40GE - 2-Port 40GE Modular Port Adapter

The Cisco A9K-MPA-2X40GE is designed for ASR 9000 Series modular line cards, providing two 40 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces via QSFP+ optics. Ideal for high-throughput aggregation and backbone applications, it enables flexible deployments with full line-rate performance and simplified cabling.

🔧 Key Features

• Interface: 2x 40GE QSFP+ ports
• Form Factor: Modular Port Adapter (MPA) for ASR 9000 modular line cards
• Performance: Full line-rate 80 Gbps throughput
• Optics Support: Compatible with Cisco QSFP+ transceivers (e.g., QSFP-40G-SR4, QSFP-40G-LR4)
• Hot-Swappable: Easily inserted or removed for flexible upgrades

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Metro Ethernet aggregation
• Data center interconnect
• Carrier-grade service edge routing
• Consolidating multiple 10GE links into 40GE uplinks

⚙️ Compatibility
Supported on Cisco ASR 9000 Series modular line cards including A9K-MOD80, MOD160, MOD200, and MOD400. Compatible with ASR 9001, 9006, 9010, and 9922 chassis.