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A9K-03.09
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A9K-03.09 Overview
A9K-03.09 is a modular enterprise router that delivers a robust architecture with redundant AC/DC power options, multiple WAN and LAN interfaces, and integrated services including voice, video, and WAN optimization. Its design emphasizes high-performance VPN features, advanced modular capabilities for expansion, and built-in redundancy to sustain exceptional throughput and reliability in demanding network environments.
Engineered for enterprise use, this router supports IPSec and SSL VPN protocols along with comprehensive firewall and security measures. With flexible dual WAN configurations, rack-mount form factor, and support for rigorous compliance and safety standards, A9K-03.09 is ideally suited for data centers, mission-critical business operations, and large-scale WAN deployments.
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A9K-03.09 Specifications
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN
- Power Source
- Redundant AC/DC Power Supply
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing
- Broadband
- Fiber Optic
- Architecture
- Modular
- WAN Configuration
- Dual WAN
- WAN Ports
- 2 WAN
- LAN Ports
- 4 LAN Ports
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Wi-Fi Standard
- N/A
- Connectivity Type
- Wired / Ethernet
- Network Protocols
- IPv4 / IPv6
- Remote Management
- SSH / Telnet / SNMP / HTTPS
- Compliance Standards
- CE / FCC / RoHS
- Wireless Support
- No
- Speed/Capacity
- Gigabit
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Features
- VPN / Firewall / IPv6 Compatible / MPLS
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Management
- Managed
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Integrated Services
- Voice / Video / WAN Optimization
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- Safety
- UL / CSA
- EMC
- FCC Part15
- Telecom
- ITU-T
- Throughput Capacity
- 10 Gbps
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall / Intrusion Prevention
- Expansion Slots
- NIM
- Modular Slots Available
- 3+ Slots
- Stacking Capability
- Yes
- 5G Support
- No
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Flash Memory
- 512 MB
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45 / SFP
- Power
- 350 Watt
- Device Type
- Router
- Product Name
- A9K-03.09 Aggregation Services Router
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 19 inches
- Depth
- 18 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
A9K-03.09 Use Case
Ultra-High-Capacity Service-Provider Backbone with Segment Routing
A Tier-1 service provider deploys Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers running A9K-03.09 IOS XR IP/MPLS Core Software to aggregate 400 Gbps per slot traffic and implement MPLS Segment Routing across its nationwide backbone. By leveraging in-service software upgrades, advanced traffic engineering and prefix-sid automation, the provider achieves 99.999% uptime, seamless capacity scaling and 30% lower OPEX. The outcome: deterministic low-latency services, rapid service turn-up and a future-proof, multi-Tbps backbone.
Secure Multi-Cloud Interconnect with EVPN-VXLAN Overlay
A global enterprise integrates its private data centers and multiple public clouds using Cisco ASR 9000 routers with A9K-03.09 IOS XR IP/MPLS Core Software. Utilizing EVPN-VXLAN overlays over an MPLS underlay, the company establishes encrypted, zero-trust connectivity with traffic micro-segmentation. This solution delivers sub-millisecond failover, automated network segmentation and 40% faster VM workload migrations. The benefit: a unified, highly secure multi-cloud fabric that simplifies operations and accelerates application deployment.
Carrier-Grade Metro Aggregation for Financial Trading
A leading financial exchange implements Cisco ASR 9000 with A9K-03.09 IOS XR software in its metro aggregation rings to support ultra-low-latency trading traffic. By enabling MPLS Fast Reroute, Graceful Restart and hardware-offloaded IPv4/IPv6 forwarding, the platform ensures sub-50 µs path recovery and deterministic jitter control. The outcome: SLA-driven service continuity, 10× reduction in failover time and consistent microsecond-level latency for high-frequency trading applications.
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Product Comparison Table
 A9K-03.09 |  A9K-K9-03.09 |  A9K-ISM-100 |  ASR-9010-DC |  A9K-PEM-FILR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | Fiber Optic | Fiber Optic | N/A | Fiber Optic | Fiber Optic |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention |
| Compliance Standards | CE / FCC / RoHS | FCC / CE | FCC, CE, RoHS | RoHS, FCC, CE | RoHS, FCC |
| Connectivity Type | Wired / Ethernet | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | 18 inches | 18 inches | 20 inches | 18 inches | 18 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | FCC Part15 | N/A | N/A | FCC Part 15, CE | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | NIM | NIM | NIM | NIM | NIM, SFP+ |
| Features | VPN / Firewall / IPv6 Compatible / MPLS | VPN / Firewall / MPLS / Redundancy | VPN, Firewall, Redundancy, Integrated Services, Module Scalability | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS | VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, Redundant Power |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 4 inches | 2 inches | 4.5 inches | 2 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice / Video | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice, WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45 / SFP / SFP+ | RJ-45, SFP+ |
| LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | Modular LAN | 4 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 2 GB | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4 / IPv6 / MPLS | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS | IPv4, IPv6 |
| Power | 350 Watt | 250W | 250 W | 650W | 250 W |
| Power Source | Redundant AC/DC Power Supply | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant | DC Power Supply / Redundant | Redundant AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | A9K-03.09 Aggregation Services Router | A9K-K9-03.09 Enterprise Router | A9K-ISM-100 | ASR-9010-DC | A9K-PEM-FILR |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | SSH / Telnet / SNMP / HTTPS | SSH / SNMP / Telnet | Telnet, SSH, SNMP | SNMP, SSH, Telnet, HTTPS | SSH, Telnet, SNMP |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / MPLS / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / IS-IS / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing |
| Safety | UL / CSA | N/A | N/A | UL Certified | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | ITU-T | N/A | N/A | ETSI | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 40Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise, Business |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | Modular WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 40 lbs | 15 lbs | 35 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 19 inches | 17 inches | 18 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
P
Patrick Sullivan Jr
4
Routing performance improved after upgrade. No crashes.
C
Charles Newman Jr
5
Cisco XR software delivered reliable core functionality.
H
Henry Collins Jr
3
Smooth deployment and predictable behavior.
W
William Dawson Jr
4
Solid software release for ASR 9000 platforms.
Questions & Answers
What is Cisco ASR 9000 Software A9K-03.09?
Cisco ASR 9000 Software A9K-03.09 is the Cisco IOS XR IP/MPLS Core Software release designed to deliver high-performance, carrier-grade edge and core routing for service providers.
What are the key features of Cisco IOS XR IP/MPLS Core Software A9K-03.09?
Key features include advanced MPLS traffic engineering, segment routing, enhanced QoS, service assurance telemetry, and a modular high-availability architecture.
Which platforms are supported by A9K-03.09?
A9K-03.09 supports Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers, including ASR-9001, ASR-9006, ASR-9010, ASR-9922, and models equipped with compatible route processors and line cards.
What licensing model does A9K-03.09 use?
A9K-03.09 uses Cisco Smart Licensing with a tiered, feature-based model covering base IP services, advanced IP/MPLS, and transport feature sets.