ASR920-12G-2-10G

Description

The Cisco ASR920-12G-2-10G license enables 12 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 2 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports on Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Routers, providing a full-featured converged access platform for cost-effective delivery of wireline and wireless services. These temperature-hardened, high-throughput, small-form-factor, low-power-consumption routers are optimized for mobile backhaul and business applications. With 10 units in stock and immediate dispatch available at a special offer of $95 (save 92%), this license supports comprehensive Layer 2 VPN (L2VPN) and Layer 3 VPN (L3VPN) services in a compact package, allowing service providers to deploy MPLS-based VPN services from the access layer.

Key Applications and Benefits

• Major applications include broadband access for voice, video, data, and mobility services to thousands of subscribers, with scalable Quality of Service (QoS) supporting a large number of queues per device and three-level hierarchical QoS for enhanced broadband experience.
• Converged access for mobile applications: Aggregates multiple base stations through Ethernet and IP interfaces, uses MPLS for mobile backhaul, supports Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) and IEEE-1588 timing, built-in GNSS receiver on select models for grandmaster clock, Cisco UPOE for powering small cells, and IPSec security with hardware crypto engine.
• Metro Ethernet access: Meets Carrier Ethernet requirements for remote access and central offices, delivers Layer 2, IP, and MPLS transport for L2VPN, L3VPN, and multicast services.
• Premium Carrier Ethernet features simplify network operation for enhanced Service-Level Agreements (SLAs), with optional service-activation model for incremental growth and flexibility.
• Enhances Cisco Evolved Programmable Network (EPN) architecture, supports IPTV and Video on Demand (VoD).

Major Differentiators

• Flexible deployment: 1RU/1.5RU compact form factor, extended temperature range (-40 to 70°C), suitable for space-constrained and outdoor locations.
• High availability power supplies: Redundant AC/DC PSUs built-in, field-replaceable interface modules, power supplies, and fan trays.
• Powered by Cisco Carrier Ethernet ASIC: Delivers HQoS, MPLS, VPLS at line-rate, ACL, intelligent packet-switching, per-traffic-class metering, bidirectional statistics, OAM (L2 CFM, IP SLAs, MPLS OAM).
• MPLS in access layer: Initiates L2/L3 VPNs, full VPLS, H-VPLS for unified control plane.
• Incremental investment: Pay-as-you-grow licensing activates ports/services on demand.
• Advanced SLAs: HQoS with 8 queues per service, three-level scheduling, large buffers.
• Mobile timing: SyncE with ESMC/SSM, IEEE-1588, GNSS grandmaster.
• Operational efficiency: Enhancements for management, troubleshooting, service turn-up; dying gasp, external alarms.
• Universal CPE: Fixed-form-factor with built-in interfaces, customizable via licensing.

Cisco ASR 920 Series runs Cisco IOS XE Software for modular packaging, feature velocity, resiliency. Supported by Cisco Prime for EPNM for design, provisioning, management. PDF Datasheet available for full details.

Supported Models

• ASR-920-12SZ-IM
• ASR-920-24TZ-M
• ASR-920-24SZ-M
• ASR-920-24SZ-IM
• ASR-920-24SZ-IM-CC (conformal coated)
• ASR 920 Major Line Bundle (ASR-920-24SZ-M-BB)

Interface and Hardware Flexibility

The ASR920-12G-2-10G license unlocks high-port-density configurations on models like ASR-920-12SZ-IM (12GE + 4x10GE slots, 1 IM slot). Supports Ethernet from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps (copper/fiber), TDM interfaces (n x DS-0 to OC-12/STM-4), pluggable optics (SFP, SFP+, XFP). Interface modules include 8-port GE RJ45/SFP, T1/E1 (8/16/32 ports), 10GE, OC3/STM1. Accessories: cables, patch panels, rack mounts (ETSI, 19″, 23″), drip trays.

Deployment and Management

Deploy in challenging environments with minimal control. Redundant power, front-to-back airflow. Managed via Cisco Prime EPN. Services include Cisco Total Implementation Solutions (TIS), SP Base Support with 24/7 TAC, software updates, advance hardware replacement. Cisco Capital for flexible payments.