A9K-RSP-8G ASR 9000 Route Switch Processor with 8G memory

Cisco A9K-RSP-8G - Route Switch Processor with 8GB DRAM

The Cisco A9K-RSP-8G is a high-performance Route Switch Processor (RSP) for ASR 9000 Series routers, delivering enhanced control plane scalability, integrated switch fabric, and carrier-grade resiliency. With 8 GB of DRAM and support for advanced Layer 2/3 services, it’s ideal for service provider edge and aggregation deployments.

🔧 Key Features

• Memory: 8 GB ECC DRAM, 4 GB eUSB flash, 1 GB flash
• Fabric: Integrated nonblocking switch fabric
• Interfaces: 2x 10/100/1000BASE-T management ports, console and auxiliary ports
• Storage: 40 GB SAS hard drive for logs and diagnostics
• Redundancy: Supports RSP redundancy for high availability
• Performance: Enhanced route scale and control plane processing

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Carrier Ethernet and MPLS edge
• Layer 2/3 VPN services
• IPTV, VoD, and cloud service delivery
• High-availability routing infrastructure

⚙️ Compatibility
Works with Cisco ASR 9000 Series chassis including ASR 9006, 9010, and 9922. Compatible with all modular line cards and MPAs in the ASR 9K ecosystem.