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A9K-8T-E
Cisco ASR 9000 Line Card A9K-8T-E 8-Port 10GE Extended Line...
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- Cisco ASR 9000 Line Card A9K-8T-E 8-Port 10GE Extended Line Card, Requires XFPs
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A9K-8T-E Overview
A9K-8T-E is a high-performance Ethernet module engineered for modern data center and enterprise network infrastructures. This module features SFP+ connectivity with a 10Gbps max speed, making it ideal for upgrading server network interfaces and connecting to high-speed networks while ensuring compatibility with leading router and switch platforms.
Designed with a modular form factor for easy installation, the A9K-8T-E supports TCP/IP protocols and incorporates key features such as auto-negotiation, wake-on-LAN, jumbo frames, and QoS. Its robust construction addresses critical operating and storage temperature requirements, ensuring reliable performance in demanding network environments and use cases that require seamless connectivity and expanded network capacity.
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A9K-8T-E Specifications
- Product Type
- Network Module / Network Card
- Module Type
- Ethernet
- Data Rate
- 10Gbps
- Connector Type
- SFP+
- Supported Protocols
- TCP/IP
- Form Factor
- Modular
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 70°C
- Storage Temperature
- -40 to 85°C
- Input Voltage
- 3.3V
- Compatibility
- Cisco
- Max Speed
- 10Gbps
- Supported Features
- Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS
- Power Consumption
- 15W
- Interface Ports
- SFP+
- Expansion Slots
- N/A
- Product Name
- Cisco A9K-8T-E Ethernet Module
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
A9K-8T-E Use Case
High-Capacity Data Center Interconnect for Tier-1 Service Providers
In a global service provider core network, the Cisco ASR 9000 with the A9K-8T-E line card (8×10GE requiring XFPs) aggregates multiple data-center clusters over DWDM links. Benefit: Delivers up to 80 Gbps per card with sub-50 µs latency, maximizes fiber utilization, and reduces CapEx/Opex by consolidating high-density ports in a single chassis.
Ultra-Low-Latency Financial Trading Infrastructure
A leading investment bank deploys the ASR 9000 A9K-8T-E line card with pluggable XFP transceivers in its exchange connectivity hubs. Benefit: Achieves deterministic 10GE performance with one-way latencies under 30 µs, improves trade execution speed by 15%, and ensures regulatory compliance with real-time traffic monitoring.
Scalable 5G Backhaul and Edge Aggregation
A regional mobile operator uses the A9K-8T-E 8-port 10GE card (requires XFPs) in aggregation nodes to backhaul traffic from distributed 5G small cells to the core. Benefit: Provides 80 Gbps of scalable transport, supports network slicing and multi-tenancy, and accelerates new service roll-out by 40% while minimizing rack space and power consumption.
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Product Comparison Table
 A9K-8T-E |  A9K-2T20GE-E |  A9K-40GE-E |  A9K-8T/4-E |  A9K-2T20GE-B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module | Network Module | Network Module |
| Module Type | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 10Gbps | 20Gbps | 40Gbps | 1G | 10Gbps |
| Connector Type | SFP+ | SFP+ | QSFP+ | RJ-45 | RJ-45 |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP | TCP/IP, MPLS | TCP/IP, MPLS | TCP/IP | TCP/IP, iSCSI |
| Form Factor | Modular | Modular | Modular | PCIe | Modular |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Cisco | Cisco ASR9000 Series Routers | Cisco (ASR 9000 Series) | Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, HP | Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, HP |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | 20Gbps | 40Gbps | 1Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Hot-swap, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS |
| Power Consumption | 15W | 25W | N/A | 5W | N/A |
| Interface Ports | SFP+ | Ethernet | QSFP+ | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | Cisco A9K-8T-E Ethernet Module | Cisco A9K-2T20GE-E | Cisco A9K-40GE-E | A9K-8T/4-E | A9K-2T20GE-B |
| Height | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
S
Stephen Carter
4
All ports performed consistently even under peak traffic.
M
Michael Thornton
5
Cisco ASR line card delivered predictable performance in production.
D
Daniel Foster
3
Good option for expanding 10GE capacity in core networks.
R
Robert Kingsley
4
Rock solid hardware with no packet loss issues.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco ASR 9000 Line Card A9K-8T-E?
The Cisco ASR 9000 Line Card A9K-8T-E is an extended 8-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet module designed for ASR 9000 Series Routers. It delivers high-density packet forwarding and scalability, requiring external XFP transceivers for optical connectivity.
How many 10GE ports does the A9K-8T-E support?
The A9K-8T-E provides eight independent 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, enabling high-density aggregation and uplink options for service providers and large enterprise networks.
Which XFP transceivers are compatible with A9K-8T-E?
The A9K-8T-E supports Cisco-branded XFP modules compliant with IEEE 802.3ae (10GBase-SR/LR) and vendor-neutral XFPs certified for 10 Gigabit Ethernet optical interfaces.
What forwarding capacity does the A9K-8T-E deliver?
This line card offers up to 160 Gbps of forwarding bandwidth (full-duplex) and supports up to 1.2 billion packets per second (bpps), ensuring low latency and high throughput for demanding applications.