S-A9K-MACSEC-10

Description

The Cisco S-A9K-MACSEC-10 is the ASR 9000 MACSEC 10G Right to Use (RTU) license, designed to enable Media Access Control Security (MACsec) encryption on 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports across the Cisco ASR 9000 Series, including the compact high-performance ASR 9903 Router. This license provides Layer 2 encryption capabilities, ensuring secure data transmission in high-density, service-edge environments such as business PE, metro aggregation, cloud edge, Internet peering, Data Center Interconnect (DCI), and mobile edge for 4G/5G networks.

Key Benefits of S-A9K-MACSEC-10 License

• Activates MACSEC on 10G ports for carrier-class security without impacting performance
• Supports mix-and-match interface types: 10GE, 25GE, 40GE, 100GE, 200GE, 400GE
• Part of the Traditional Business Model feature licenses for ASR 9903 fixed ports, 2T PEC, and 800G PEC
• Compatible with Cisco IOS XR Software (64-bit), starting from Release 7.1.25
• Reduces CapEx and OpEx with power-optimized architecture and super service scales

ASR 9903 Router Overview with MACSEC Support

Part of the Cisco ASR 9000 Series, the ASR 9903 Router delivers up to 3.6 Tbps of nonblocking, full-duplex capacity in a 3RU form factor. It features two redundant Route Processors (RPs), two integrated switch fabrics, 4 AC or DC power supply modules, and 4 fans in redundant configuration. The fixed board supports 16 QSFP28-based 100GE ports plus 20 SFP+-based 10GE ports, with combinations: 16x100GE, 15x100GE + 10x10GE, or 14x100GE + 20x10GE. Maximum 1.6T data bandwidth on fixed board.

Optional Port Expansion Cards (PEC): A9903-20HG-PEC (20 ports, 2T bandwidth: 5 QSFP-DD for 400GE/200GE/100GE, 15 QSFP28 for 100GE); A9903-8HG-PEC (48 ports, 800G bandwidth: 32 SFP28 for 25GE/10GE, 16 SFP+ for 10GE). All transceivers applicable on ASR 9903 work across ASR 9000 modular chassis. QSFP-DD optics support breakout to 25GE/10GE, 40GE, 100GE, 200GE, 400GE for flexible migration.

Features and Benefits

• Cisco Pluggable Interfaces: Mix 10/25/40/100/400 Gigabit Ethernet; see Cisco Optics Compatibility Matrix
• Evolutionary Monitoring: Carrier-class OAM including NetFlow, IEEE 802.1ag, IEEE 802.3ah, ITU Y.1731, IP SLA, VCCV, ping, traceroute
• Timing Capability: Hardware-based IEEE 1588, GPS/BITS interfaces, SyncE; PTP Telecom profiles (G.8265.1, G.8275.1, G.8275.2)
• Carrier-Grade Redundancy: Two RPs, two fabrics, 4 PSUs, 4 fans
• Carrier-Class OS: Modular, patchable, scalable Cisco IOS XR Software (64-bit)
• Route Processor: 64-bit Intel CPU, 32GB memory, management Ethernet, USB, GPS (10MHz, 1PPS, ToD), BITS interfaces

Deployment Flexibility

The ASR 9903 supports front-to-back airflow, PTP Telecom profiles, compact depth (600 mm), ideal for mobile edge. Enterprise border/peering router. Fully redundant, multi-purpose for business PE, metro agg, cloud edge, peering, DCI. Available in service edge variant with Traditional Business Model or Flexible Consumption Model (FCM).

Software and Licensing

S-A9K-MACSEC-10 integrates with other feature licenses like VRF activation, CGv6, 400G enablement, Lawful Intercept, Tunnel Protocols, etc. Download Cisco IOS XR from Cisco Software Center. Supported from IOS XR 7.1.25.

Cisco Services and Sustainability

Cisco Services ensure deployment, operation, optimization with ROI, high availability. Environmental sustainability details in Cisco CSR Report, including materials and WEEE compliance. Cisco Capital for flexible payments.

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