S-A9K-VXLN-RTU-10

Description

The Cisco S-A9K-VXLN-RTU-10 is the ASR 9000 VxLAN 10Gbps Right to Use (RTU) License, enabling advanced Virtual Extensible LAN (VxLAN) capabilities on Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers. This software license unlocks high-scale overlay networking for Data Center Interconnect (DCI), Radio Access Network (RAN) aggregation, and wireline applications, delivering exceptional Layer 2 and Layer 3 service convergence. With 10 units in stock and available for immediate dispatch at a special offer price of $145 (save 92%), it’s an ideal upgrade for service providers requiring robust, programmable Ethernet edge performance. PDF datasheet available for detailed specifications.

Key Platform Capabilities with VxLAN License

• Supports convergence of Layer 2 and Layer 3 services on Cisco IOS XR Software, with true modularity, protected memory for routing protocols, and distributed route processing.
• Designed for demanding video, cloud, and mobile services, providing high scalability, performance, and fast convergence.
• Integrated switch fabric architecture: distributed, multistage low-latency nonblocking, with service intelligence and traffic prioritization.
• Superior network-timing: Centralized BITS, PTP (IEEE 1588-2008) via 10/100-Mbps Ethernet, bidirectional ToD with 10-MHz and 1-pps interfaces.

Route Switch Processor Integration

The license integrates seamlessly with Cisco ASR 9000 Route Switch Processor 880 (RSP880) and RSP880-LT, the system processors for ASR 9010, ASR 9006, ASR 9904, ASR 9910, and ASR 9906 Routers. RSP880 supports high-density 100 Gigabit Ethernet line cards and backward compatibility with second-generation line cards. Service-edge-optimized (SE) models offer higher memory for large-scale deployments, while packet-transport-optimized (TR) variants provide flexibility. Mix service-optimized and transport-optimized line cards in the same chassis.

Features and Benefits

• Highly scalable fabric: Supports high 1-, 10-, and 100-Gbps port densities with built-in scalability for investment protection.
• Fabric capacity: 880 GB non-redundant (ASR9904, ASR9010, ASR9006), 440 GB redundant, 230 Gbps per RSP on ASR9910/ASR9906.
• Distributed forwarding-plane architecture: Line cards support independent forwarding for enhanced performance and scale.
• Memoryless switch fabric: Transparent nonblocking, low-latency packet forwarding.
• Virtual output queuing and arbitration: Service intelligence, traffic prioritization (unicast/multicast), efficient congestion management, avoids head-of-line blocking.
• Centralized arbiter: Efficient credit mechanism for transparent switchover with zero packet loss.
• IEEE 1588 support: Timing services over packet networks.
• Two independent clock sources: BITS and SSU DTI for redundant synchronization.
• Solid-State Drives: RSP880 two 32GB SSDs, RSP880-LT two 128GB SSDs for core dumps and reduced MTTR.
• eUSB memory port and front-panel USB 2.0: For software images, upgrades, quick loading/recovery.
• Front-panel LEDs: Status (active/standby), power, SSD activity.
• Management ports: Console access.
• Processor: RSP880 8 cores 1.9 GHz, RSP880-LT 4 cores 2.4 GHz.

Software and Service Support

Cisco IOS XR Software powers the platform with self-healing, always-on operation, SMU for bug fixes without service interruption, and FPD upgrades. Supports L2VPN, L3VPN, IPTV, CDNs, mobile backhaul, Ethernet OAM, MPLS OAM, ACLs, H-QoS, MPLS TE-FRR, MC-LAG, IRB, NSF/NSR, P2MP-TE, Lawful Intercept, SCH, MGSCP. Multiservice Edge (MSE/E-MSE) for business VPNs with SLA enforcement, high VRF/IPv4/IPv6/BGP/BFD scale. Timing: PTPv2, GPS, DTI, BITS, SyncE.

Compatibility and Scalability

Compatible chassis: ASR 9904, ASR 9006, ASR 9010, ASR 9910 (RSP880-LT), ASR 9906 (RSP880-LT). Extensive line card support across 5th, 3rd generations, including A9K-8HG-FLEX-FLEX-FC/SE/TR, A99-4HG-FLEX-FC/SE/TR, A9K-4HG-FLEX-FC/SE/TR, A99-12x100GE-FC/CM, A99-8x100GE-FC/SE/TR/CM, A9K-8x100GE-FC/SE/TR/CM/LB, A9K-4x100GE-FC/SE/TR, A9K-400GE-LAN-FC, A99-48x10GE-1G-FC/SE/TR, A9K-48x10GE-1G-FC/SE/TR/CM, A9K-24x10GE-1G-FC/SE/TR/CM, A9K-MOD400-FC/SE/TR/CM, A9K-MOD200-FC/SE/TR, A9K-400G-DWDM-TR. Redundancy: 1+1 RSP (same kind), no single point of failure, software redundancy. Physical: 1 slot per RSP (2 for redundant), Height 1.81 in., Width 16.87 in., Depth 24.74 in., Weight 17.8 lb.

Environmental and Compliance

Operating temperature: 32-104°F (0-40°C), short-term 23-131°F (-5-55°C). Humidity: 10-85% nominal, 5-90% short-term. Storage: -40-167°F, 5-95% RH. Altitude: -60 to 4000m. NEBS Level 3 (SR-3580, GR-1089, GR-63), ETSI (EN300 386, etc.), EMC (FCC A, ICES 003 A, etc.), Immunity (IEC/EN 61000-4 series), Safety (UL/CSA 60950-1, etc.).

Cisco Services and Sustainability

Cisco Services ensure deployment, operation, optimization with lifecycle support. Environmental sustainability details in Cisco CSR Report, WEEE compliance.