ASR-9906 6-Slot Router Chassis

Cisco ASR-9906 - ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router

The ASR-9906 delivers carrier-grade routing in a compact 6RU chassis, ideal for dense IP/MPLS deployments. With support for high-density 100GE and 400GE line cards, it enables flexible service delivery and future-ready scalability.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Chassis Slots: 6 total (2 for Route Switch Processors, 4 for Line Cards)
• Performance: Max Capacity 6.4Tbps
  
• Form Factor: 6RU rack-mountable
• Interfaces: Supports 1GE, 10GE, 40GE, 100GE, and 400GE via modular line cards
• Operating System: Cisco IOS XR
• Redundancy: Dual RSPs, fan trays, and power supplies (AC or DC)
• Power Supply: Modular, hot-swappable AC or DC options
• Management: Console, auxiliary, and management Ethernet ports
• Environmental: NEBS-compliant, ETSI-compliant
• Dimensions: Approx. 10.5 x 17.5 x 24 inches
• Dimensions: Approx. 17.5 x 17.3 x 29 inches
• Weight: Approx. 90lbs (chassis w/ PEM), 150 lbs (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 future-proof bandwidth

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion
The ASR-9906 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.