A9K-MPA-2X40GE

Description

The Cisco A9K-MPA-2X40GE is a high-performance 2-port 40 Gigabit Ethernet Modular Port Adapter designed for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers. This modular port adapter (MPA) delivers flexible, scalable interface options, supporting demanding applications such as video-on-demand, IPTV, point-to-point video, Internet video, and cloud-based computing. With 10 units currently in stock, enjoy immediate dispatch and a special offer price of $8710, saving 92% off list. Download the PDF datasheet for complete technical details.

Overview and Compatibility

The Cisco ASR 9000 Series modular line cards, including the A9K-MPA-2X40GE, provide a flexible solution with multiple Ethernet port combinations in a single slot. Fully compatible with Cisco ASR 9922, 9010, 9006, and 9001 systems, route switch processors (RSPs), and line cards—no chassis or cooling upgrades required. Total bandwidth depends on installed RSPs. Up to 2 modular port adapters per line card, mix-and-match capability like pairing with 20-port 1GE or other MPAs.

Each line card supports simultaneous Layer 2 and Layer 3 services, reducing CapEx and OpEx while accelerating service deployment. Ideal for economical, scalable, line-rate Ethernet and IP/MPLS edge services, forming the infrastructure for Carrier Ethernet and IP/MPLS networks supporting business, residential, and mobile services.

Key Features and Benefits

• Interface Support: Pluggable 1GE SFP, 10GE XFP/SFP+, 40GE QSFP interfaces for mixing types across a single line card. Refer to Cisco ASR 9000 Transceiver Modules: Line Card Support datasheet for full list.
• G.709 and Advanced FEC: Standard G.709 for transmission-layer OA&M; Standard and Advanced FEC for enhanced DWDM performance, rapid fault detection, proactive protection, and extended reach without regeneration.
• Scalable Multiservice Support: Combined IP, MPLS, Ethernet, L2VPN, L3VPN services.
• Evolutionary Monitoring: Carrier-class OA&M with NetFlow, IEEE 802.1ag, IEEE 802.3ah, ITU Y.1731, IP SLA, VCCV, ping, traceroute. Video monitoring (VidMon) for real-time video/voice flow stats and alarms.
• Carrier-Grade OS: Cisco IOS XR Software—modular, patchable, restartable, scalable, highly available.
• T-Class Synchronization: Synchronous Ethernet from/to Ethernet interfaces, RSPs, network sync interfaces. IEEE 1588-2008 for precision time distribution. Dedicated backplane timing for Stratum-3 access, supporting mobile backhaul and TDM migration.
• Media Monitoring: Integrated for real-time video/voice flows, proactive maintenance.
• Optimization Variants: Service Edge Optimized (enhanced QoS) or Packet Transport Optimized (basic QoS); mixable in same system.

Product Specifications Highlights

IEEE 802.3 compliant, 10GE PHY monitoring, IEEE 802.x flow control, full-duplex, per-port counters for drops, CRC errors, packet sizes, unicast/multicast/broadcast. Port density up to 2 MPAs per line card. Card density: ASR 9922=20, ASR 9010=8, ASR 9006=4. Line card OIR without system impact.

Environmental and Compliance

Designed to NEBS Level 3 (SR-3580, GR-1089-CORE, GR-63-CORE). Operating temp: 41-104°F (5-40°C) nominal, 23-131°F (-5-55°C) short-term. Humidity: 10-85% nominal, storage 5-95%. Altitude: -60 to 4000m. Full ETSI, EMC, Immunity, Safety standards compliance including FCC Class A, UL/CSA/IEC/EN 60950-1, laser safety.

Software and Licensing

Requires Cisco IOS XR 4.2.0 or later. Feature licenses for advanced capabilities: Infrastructure VRF (8 instances), Advanced IP (full-scale VRF), Advanced Optical (G.709/FEC), Advanced Video (inline monitoring). System-level: Lawful Intercept, Advanced Mobile (SyncE/IEEE 1588), BNG, system-wide Video.

Physical Details for A9K-MPA-2X40GE

Dimensions: 6.37 W x 1.36 H x 6.70 L inches (6.37 W x 1.36 H x 8.30 L with jackscrew). Weight: 28 oz (0.7 Kg). Requires QSFP optics.

Cisco Services provide lifecycle support for deployment, operation, optimization. Financing via Cisco Capital available.