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IOS XR release has been extremely stable in production. Routing performance is solid.
A9K-04.01
Cisco ASR 9000 Software A9K-04.01 Cisco IOS XR IP/MPLS Core...
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A9K-04.01 Overview
A9K-04.01 is a high-performance enterprise router designed with a modular architecture that supports integrated services and VPN features. It offers redundant power options, dual WAN interfaces paired with multiple LAN ports, and secure connectivity through advanced firewall and VPN capabilities for mission-critical applications.
A9K-04.01 delivers exceptional throughput and high availability with adaptable modular slots and built-in redundancy. Ideal for corporate, industrial, and high-demand enterprise environments, this router integrates voice, video, and WAN optimization services while ensuring streamlined management and robust performance.
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A9K-04.01 Specifications
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing
- Broadband
- Fiber Optic / DSL / N/A
- 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
- Network Protocols
- IPv4, IPv6, OSPF, BGP, RIP
- Remote Management
- CLI, SNMP, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS
- Compliance Standards
- FCC, CE
- Wireless Support
- No
- Speed/Capacity
- Gigabit
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Features
- VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, VoIP
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Management
- Managed
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Integrated Services
- Voice, Video, WAN Optimization
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- Safety
- UL, CE
- EMC
- FCC Part 15, EN55032
- Telecom
- N/A
- Throughput Capacity
- 10 Gbps
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection
- Expansion Slots
- EHWIC, SFP+
- Modular Slots Available
- 2 Slots
- Stacking Capability
- Yes
- 5G Support
- No
- Memory
- 2 GB
- Flash Memory
- 512 MB
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45, SFP+
- Power
- 250W
- Device Type
- Router
- Product Name
- A9K-04.01 Enterprise Modular Router
- Height
- 2 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 14 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
A9K-04.01 Use Case
5G Mobile Backhaul Scalability for Tier-1 Telecom Operators
In a nationwide 5G rollout, a Tier-1 telecom operator deploys Cisco ASR 9000 Software A9K-04.01 (Cisco IOS XR IP/MPLS Core Software) to aggregate and scale mobile backhaul traffic across metro and regional POPs. Leveraging MPLS Traffic Engineering and high-density 100 GE interfaces, the operator achieves seamless traffic growth and dynamic bandwidth allocation. Outcome: 5× capacity increase, guaranteed sub-50 ms restoration SLAs, and simplified network operations through a unified IOS XR control plane.
Ultra-Low Latency IP/MPLS Transport for Global Financial Trading
A global financial services firm builds a resilient, low-latency trading backbone between New York, London, and Tokyo data centers using Cisco ASR 9000 Software A9K-04.01 Cisco IOS XR IP/MPLS Core Software. By deploying MPLS Fast Reroute, Segment Routing, and hardware-accelerated forwarding, the firm secures sub-10 µs jitter and sub-2 ms failover. Outcome: maximized trade execution speed, continuous market access, and compliance with stringent financial uptime regulations.
Multi-Service Edge Aggregation with SR-MPLS for Enterprise VPNs
A global managed service provider leverages Cisco ASR 9000 Software A9K-04.01 (IOS XR IP/MPLS Core) to deliver high-performance, multi-tenant VPN services for Fortune 500 customers. Using Segment Routing-MPLS, multi-class QoS, and centralized policy automation, the provider accelerates service provisioning and enforces per-customer SLAs. Outcome: 70 % reduction in service rollout time, 40 % lower OPEX, and end-to-end SLA assurance across WAN environments.
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Product Comparison Table
 A9K-04.01 |  A9K-PEM-FILR |  A9K-RSP-4G |  ASR-9010-FAN |  A9K-SAM-2TB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | Fiber Optic / DSL / N/A | Fiber Optic | N/A | Fiber Optic / DSL | Fiber Optic |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention |
| Compliance Standards | FCC, CE | RoHS, FCC | FCC, CE | IEEE 802.3, FCC, CE | RoHS / CE / FCC |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | 14 inches | 18 inches | N/A | 20 inches | 18 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | FCC Part 15, EN55032 | N/A | N/A | FCC Part 15, CE Marking | FCC / CE |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | EHWIC, SFP+ | NIM, SFP+ | SFP+ | NIM, SFP+ | NIM / SFP+ |
| Features | VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, VoIP | VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, Redundant Power | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS | VPN, Firewall, Voice, Video, WAN Optimization, IPv6 Compatible | VPN / Firewall / MPLS / QoS |
| 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 | Chassis | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 2 inches | 2 inches | N/A | 2.5 inches | 2 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice, WAN Optimization | Voice, Video | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45, SFP+ | RJ-45, SFP+ | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45, SFP+ | RJ-45 / SFP |
| LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | Modular LAN | 24 LAN Ports | N/A |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 2 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 2 Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, OSPF, BGP, RIP | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS | IPv4 / IPv6 |
| Power | 250W | 250 W | 350 W | 600 Watt | 350 Watt |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant | Redundant AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant | Redundant AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | A9K-04.01 Enterprise Modular Router | A9K-PEM-FILR | Cisco A9K-RSP-4G | ASR-9010-FAN | A9K-SAM-2TB Service Aggregation Module |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Service Aggregation Module |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | CLI, SNMP, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS | SSH, Telnet, SNMP | SSH, SNMP, Telnet | SSH, Telnet, SNMP | SNMP / SSH / Telnet |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / IS-IS / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / IS-IS / Static Routing |
| Safety | UL, CE | N/A | N/A | UL, CSA | UL / IEC |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | 10gb |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 4 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise, Business | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | Modular WAN | 4 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 25 lbs | N/A | 25 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | N/A | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
B
Bruce Hamilton
4
Upgrade went smoothly with no service disruption. Reliable core software.
A
Anthony Moore
5
Cisco XR delivered consistent MPLS and routing behavior.
G
Graham Lewis
3
Good software version for ASR 9000 environments. No issues so far.
M
Martin Blake
4
Stable and predictable release suitable for long term use.
Questions & Answers
What is Cisco IOS XR IP/MPLS Core Software A9K-04.01?
Cisco IOS XR IP/MPLS Core Software A9K-04.01 is a carrier-grade operating system for the ASR 9000 Series, delivering advanced IP/MPLS routing, high availability and scalable performance for service provider core and edge networks.
Which platforms support A9K-04.01 software?
A9K-04.01 is supported on Cisco ASR 9001, ASR 9006, ASR 9010 and ASR 9904 chassis, enabling service providers to deploy consistent IOS XR capabilities across multiple hardware platforms.
What are the key routing features of A9K-04.01?
Key routing features include advanced BGP/MPLS VPNs, Segment Routing, EVPN-VPLS, MPLS Traffic Engineering and Carrier-Grade NAT, enabling efficient and secure packet transport at scale.
How does A9K-04.01 ensure high availability?
A9K-04.01 features In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU), Stateful Packet-Switched Routing (SPSR) and redundant route processors to minimize downtime and support five-9s availability.