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A9K-2T20GE-L
2PORT 10GBE 20PORT GBE LOW QUEUE LC REQUIRES XFPS & SFPS
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A9K-2T20GE-L is a modular router line card designed for high-performance enterprise and service provider environments. It features a robust architecture with chassis-powered options, offering dual WAN ports delivering 20GE connectivity for maximum throughput and low latency, while supporting redundancy and high availability in mission-critical deployments.
This line card is purpose-built for applications that require high-speed data transfer and reliable performance. With integrated modular capabilities that allow seamless installation into a larger router chassis, optimized VPN support through complementary system features, and stringent performance standards, the A9K-2T20GE-L is ideally suited for enterprise edge routing and carrier-grade applications.
A9K-2T20GE-L price is $19,663.00, a 46.9% saving from the Cisco list price of $37,000.00. A9K-2T20GE-L is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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In a hyperscale cloud environment, service providers deploy the A9K-2T20GE-L-2PORT 10GbE 20-port GBE low-queue line card (requiring XFP & SFP) as the spine aggregation layer. Its non-blocking 2.4 Tbps throughput and sub-100 µs latency absorb east-west VM migrations and container microbursts, driving SLA compliance. Outcome: 25% reduction in rack-to-rack congestion, consistent low-latency performance, and simplified optics management with mixed 1GbE/10GbE ports.
Telecom operators integrate the A9K-2T20GE-L-2PORT 10GbE 20-port GBE low-queue LC into ASR 9000 for 5G mobile backhaul aggregation. Using XFPs for 10GbE and SFPs for 1GbE, it consolidates multiple cell-site links while the low-queue architecture mitigates microburst-induced jitter. Outcome: 40% lower packet loss during traffic spikes, under-1 ms jitter for fronthaul, and streamlined optics inventory for scalable, SLA-driven 5G services.
Global enterprises upgrade campus cores with the A9K-2T20GE-L-2PORT 10GbE 20-port GBE low-queue line card, leveraging mixed SFP/SFP+ and XFP optics. It delivers sub-millisecond latency for HD video conferencing and real-time IoT telemetry across thousands of edge devices. Outcome: 30% improvement in video-call MOS scores, seamless high-density IoT data aggregation, and future-proof scalability to 5GbE/10GbE with unified optics management.
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| A9K-2T20GE-L |  ASR-9006-AC |  A9K-SAM-2TB |  ASR-9010-DC |  ASR-9006-FILTER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Compliance Standards | FCC / CE | FCC / CE | RoHS / CE / FCC | RoHS, FCC, CE | IEEE 802.3, FCC, CE |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| Ethernet Technology | 20GE | 10G / 40G / 100G | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Features | VPN / High Availability / Redundancy | VPN / MPLS / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall | VPN / Firewall / MPLS / QoS | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS | VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, High Availability |
| Firewall Features | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Chassis | Chassis | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Chassis |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Interface Ports | SFP+ | RJ-45 / SFP / SFP+ | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP / SFP+ | RJ-45, SFP |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 1 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Power Source | Chassis Powered | AC Power Supply / Redundant | Redundant AC Power Supply | DC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant |
| Product Name | Cisco A9K-2T20GE-L 2-Port 20GE Line Card | ASR-9006-AC | A9K-SAM-2TB Service Aggregation Module | ASR-9010-DC | ASR-9006-FILTER |
| Product Type | Router Line Card | Enterprise Router | Service Aggregation Module | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Stacking Capability | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Throughput Capacity | 40 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 40Gbps | 20 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | Modular WAN | 2 WAN | Modular WAN | 4 WAN |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
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Great flexibility with mixed 10GE and GE ports. Low latency under load.
Line card performed reliably even during peak traffic hours.
Excellent port density and consistent throughput.
Cisco engineering shows in stability and performance.
Ideal for aggregation layers needing mixed interface speeds.
The Cisco A9K-2T20GE-L is a line card for ASR 9000 Series routers offering 2 10 GbE and 20 1 GbE LC ports, requiring separate XFP and SFP transceivers.
The A9K-2T20GE-L is supported in full-width slots of Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers running IOS XR software.
It provides 2 10 GbE ports and 20 1 GbE ports via LC interfaces for flexible network expansion.
No, the A9K-2T20GE-L requires separately ordered Cisco-compatible XFP and SFP transceivers.
Compatible modules include Cisco 10GBASE-XFP and 1000BASE-SX/LX/EX SFPs certified for ASR 9000 Series routers.
The module delivers up to 40 Gbps of aggregate throughput with line-rate forwarding on all ports.
Key features include low-latency packet forwarding, hardware QoS, integrated OAM, NEBS compliance, and hot-swappable design.
Power down the router, insert the module into a full-width line-card slot, secure it with screws, power on, and verify with show inventory.
Typical power consumption is 60 watts, and it supports Cisco EnergyWise for energy management.
It operates from 0°C to 40°C with 10%–90% non-condensing humidity and meets NEBS Level 3 and ETSI standards.
Yes, it supports low-latency queuing and weighted fair queuing for traffic prioritization and congestion management.
Cisco provides a limited lifetime warranty covering hardware replacement and 12 months of Smart Net Total Care support.
Yes, ASR 9000 chassis support mixed line-card configurations provided slot types and IOS XR licenses are compatible.
Contact your Cisco reseller with SKU A9K-2T20GE-L and required transceiver part numbers to order spare modules and accessories.
Ensure the ASR 9000 chassis has the appropriate IOS XR feature license (e.g., IP Services or Advanced IP) to enable full line-card functionality.
Use the IOS XR CLI commands show platform hardware slot all and show interfaces status to confirm module readiness and port status.
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