ASR-9904-AC 4-Slot Router Chassis

Cisco ASR-9904-AC - ASR 9904 Aggregation Services Router (AC Power)

The Cisco ASR-9904-AC is a compact, high-performance router designed for service provider edge and aggregation deployments. With a 4-slot modular chassis and AC power configuration, it delivers exceptional scalability, high availability, and advanced service capabilities in a 6RU form factor.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Chassis Slots: 4 total (2 for Route Switch Processors, 2 for Line Cards)
• Performance: Max Capacity 6.4 Tbps
  
• Form Factor: 6RU rack-mountable
• Interfaces: Supports 1GE, 10GE, 40GE, and 100GE via modular line cards
• Operating System: Cisco IOS XR
• Redundancy: Supports redundant RSPs, fan trays, and AC power supplies
• Power Supply: Dual AC modules (hot-swappable)
• Management: Console, auxiliary, and management Ethernet ports
• Environmental: NEBS-compliant, ETSI-compliant
• Dimensions: Approx. 10.5 x 17.5 x 25 inches
• Weight: Approx. 62lbs (chassis w/ PEM), 114lbs (fully configured)
  

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Service provider edge and aggregation
• Metro Ethernet and IP/MPLS deployments
• High-density routing with modular scalability
• Environments requiring carrier-grade reliability and AC power

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion
The ASR-9904-AC supports a wide range of line cards and RSPs for flexible deployment. Advanced services such as L2VPN, L3VPN, multicast, segment routing, and EVPN are supported with appropriate licensing.