United States$5,000,000+
Inventory Delivered By
J
Jonathan Pierce
5
Excellent 10GE line card performance. Handles high traffic volumes reliably.
A9K-8T-L
8PORT 10GE LOW QUEUE LINE CARD REQUIRES XFPS
FEATURED DEAL
Name:
A9K-8T-L
- Description:
- 8PORT 10GE LOW QUEUE LINE CARD REQUIRES XFPS
- Rating:
Added to cart 28 times recently
- Availability:
In stock - Ready to Ship
- Brand:
- Cisco
- GTIN:
- 818249648330
- Condition:
- Warranty:
- 3
- List Price:
$74,000.00
- Price:
$39,327.0046.9% off
Quantity:
1
Business price:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
Shipping:
Payment:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
Need Additional Discount on Product?
Request a quote below - Get Exclusive Pricing and Support.
Shipping:
Payment:
TRUSTED, TRIED, PROVEN
Officially Accredited
& Verified By
Next-Gen IT
Solutions Powered By
A9K-8T-L Overview
A9K-8T-L is a high-performance Ethernet module engineered for modern data centers and enterprise networks. It features eight high-speed ports operating at up to 10Gbps each, using SFP+ connectors to deliver reliable TCP/IP communications. Designed with a modular form factor, the A9K-8T-L is compatible with leading Cisco platforms and routers, providing seamless integration into existing infrastructures.
Optimized for network expansion and high-speed data transfer, the A9K-8T-L supports key features such as auto-negotiation, jumbo frames, and quality of service (QoS) to ensure efficient traffic management. Its robust design, operating reliably between 0 to 70°C with a storage range of -40 to 85°C, makes it an ideal solution for upgrading server network interfaces and connecting to fast, scalable networks.
A9K-8T-L price is $39,327.00, a 46.9% saving from the Cisco list price of $74,000.00. A9K-8T-L is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
Request bulk order quote for A9K-8T-L for additional pricing. Browse the full Router Asr 9000 Modules And Cards series or explore all Cisco products.
A9K-8T-L Specifications
- Product Type
- Network Module / Network Card
- Module Type
- Ethernet
- Data Rate
- 10G
- 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 / Jumbo Frames / QoS
- Power Consumption
- 15W
- Interface Ports
- Ethernet
- Expansion Slots
- N/A
- Product Name
- A9K-8T-L
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
A9K-8T-L Use Case
Enterprise Campus Backbone Upgrade for High-Performance Data Transfer
In a multinational enterprise campus with surging video conferencing and large file-share demands, the A9K-8T-L-8PORT 10GE Low Queue Line Card (with XFPs) delivers deterministic throughput and low jitter across 8 ports. By minimizing queuing delays and leveraging XFP optics for 10G connectivity, IT teams achieve sub-microsecond latency, seamless application performance, and 40% faster data transfers—boosting employee productivity and user satisfaction.
Financial Trading Firm’s Low-Latency Network for Real-Time Transactions
A leading trading firm requires ultra-low-latency feeds between its matching engines and risk servers. Deploying the A9K-8T-L-8PORT 10GE Low Queue Line Card with XFP modules reduces buffer queuing to nanoseconds, ensuring deterministic packet delivery. The result: sub-50μs round-trip times, consistent market data updates, and a 25% reduction in trade execution variance—critical for competitive advantage in high-frequency trading.
Service Provider Metro Ethernet Aggregation for Scalable Carrier Services
A regional service provider consolidates hundreds of small-business and cellular-backhaul circuits onto a single aggregation router. The A9K-8T-L-8PORT 10GE Low Queue Line Card with XFPs supports high-density 10G uplinks and enforces QoS with minimal queuing. This architecture scales to meet seasonal traffic peaks, cuts packet loss below 0.01%, and delivers predictable SLAs—driving new revenue streams and improving customer retention.
Quality Certifications
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.
Product Comparison Table
 A9K-8T-L |  A9K-8T/4-E |  A9K-4T-E |  A9K-8T-E |  A9K-40GE-L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module | Network Card | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module / Network Card |
| Module Type | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 10G | 1G | 10G | 10Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Connector Type | SFP+ | RJ-45 | SFP+ | SFP+ | QSFP+ |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP / Ethernet |
| Form Factor | Modular | PCIe | PCIe | Modular | 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, Juniper, Arista, Dell, HP | Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, HP | Cisco | Cisco |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | 1Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS |
| Power Consumption | 15W | 5W | 15W | 15W | N/A |
| Interface Ports | Ethernet | Ethernet | SFP+ | SFP+ | Ethernet |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | A9K-8T-L | A9K-8T/4-E | A9K-4T-E 10GbE PCIe Network Card | Cisco A9K-8T-E Ethernet Module | A9K-40GE-L |
| Height | N/A | N/A | 1.5 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | 3.4 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | 7.0 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | 0.8 lbs | N/A | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
S
Stephen Carter
4
Low latency and consistent throughput. Solid ASR 9000 component.
M
Michael Thornton
5
Cisco engineering shows in stability and performance.
D
Daniel Foster
3
Ideal for dense 10GE deployments. No issues so far.
R
Robert Kingsley
4
Enterprise grade line card delivering predictable results.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco A9K-8T-L line card?
The A9K-8T-L is an 8-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet low‐queue line card for ASR 9000 series routers.
Which XFP modules are compatible with the A9K-8T-L?
Use Cisco XFP modules such as the XFP-10G-SR, XFP-10G-LR, XFP-10G-ZR or equivalent third-party XFPs.
What throughput does the A9K-8T-L support?
Each port supports up to 10 Gbps for an aggregate system throughput of 80 Gbps.
What is ‘low queue’ on the A9K-8T-L?
Low queue prioritizes minimal buffer latency, optimizing performance for real-time and latency-sensitive applications.