ASR-9912 12-Slot Router Chassis

Cisco ASR-9912 - ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router

The ASR-9912 delivers exceptional scalability and carrier-grade reliability in a 21RU chassis. With 12 slots and support for Cisco IOS XR, it’s ideal for high-throughput IP/MPLS, Metro Ethernet, and converged service environments.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Chassis Slots: 12 total (2 for Route Switch Processors, 10 for Line Cards)
  
• Form Factor: 21RU 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. 52.5 x 17.6 x 30 inches
• Weight: Approx. 231 lbs (chassis w/ PEM), 390 lbs (fully configured)

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Service provider edge and core routing
• Metro Ethernet aggregation
• High-density IP/MPLS deployments
• Environments requiring full hardware redundancy and massive scale

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion
The ASR-9912 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.