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A9K-K9-04.00
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A9K-K9-04.00 Overview
A9K-K9-04.00 is a high-performance modular enterprise router engineered for critical network environments. It features a robust chassis-based architecture with redundant AC power supply options and dual WAN interfaces, ensuring continuous connectivity and reliable performance. Integrated services include voice, video, and WAN optimization, while built-in VPN capabilities support IPSec, DMVPN, and FlexVPN protocols to secure data across the network.
This router offers exceptional throughput capacity of up to 8 Gbps with advanced firewall protection, intrusion prevention, and malware detection. Modular LAN ports and expansion slots (NIM) accommodate future scalability, and high availability support paired with stacking capability ensures minimal downtime. Ideal for enterprise deployments, service providers, and mission-critical applications, A9K-K9-04.00 delivers secure, reliable connectivity in demanding environments.
A9K-K9-04.00 price is $9,377.00, a 37.5% saving from the Cisco list price of $15,000.00. A9K-K9-04.00 is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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A9K-K9-04.00 Specifications
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- VPN Support
- IPSec / DMVPN / FlexVPN
- Power Source
- Redundant AC Power Supply
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / IS-IS / Static Routing
- Broadband
- Fiber Optic
- Architecture
- Modular
- WAN Configuration
- Dual WAN
- WAN Ports
- 2 WAN
- LAN Ports
- Modular LAN
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Wi-Fi Standard
- N/A
- Connectivity Type
- Wired
- Network Protocols
- IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, OSPF, BGP
- Remote Management
- SSH, Telnet, SNMP, NetConf
- Compliance Standards
- IEEE 802.3, FCC, CE
- Wireless Support
- No
- Speed/Capacity
- Gigabit
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Features
- VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS / Syslog
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Management
- Managed
- Form Factor
- Chassis
- Integrated Services
- Voice / Video / WAN Optimization
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- Safety
- CE, UL
- EMC
- FCC, CISPR
- Telecom
- TIA/EIA
- Throughput Capacity
- 8 Gbps
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection
- Expansion Slots
- NIM
- Modular Slots Available
- 3+ Slots
- Stacking Capability
- Yes
- 5G Support
- No
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Flash Memory
- 512 MB
- Interface Ports
- SFP / RJ-45
- Power
- 350 Watt
- Device Type
- Router
- Product Name
- A9K-K9-04.00
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
A9K-K9-04.00 Use Case
Carrier-Grade IP/MPLS Core for Tier-1 Service Providers with A9K-K9-04.00 Cisco ASR 9000
Scenario: A global Tier-1 service provider deploys the A9K-K9-04.00 Cisco ASR 9000 Software (IOS XR IP/MPLS Core Software with 3DES) to consolidate its fragmented backhaul infrastructure. The network spans dozens of PoPs across multiple continents, requiring sub-millisecond convergence and carrier-class reliability. Benefit/Outcome: By leveraging IOS XR’s distributed control plane and hardware-accelerated MPLS, the provider achieves 99.999% uptime, line-rate packet forwarding at 100 Gbps per slot, and seamless service activation—reducing OPEX by 25% and accelerating time-to-revenue for next-gen services.
Secure Multi-Tenant VPN Aggregation for Large Enterprises with A9K-K9-04.00
Scenario: A multinational financial institution implements the A9K-K9-04.00 Cisco ASR 9000 Software (IOS XR IP/MPLS Core Software 3DES) to aggregate 200+ branch offices into a single secure MPLS backbone. The 3DES encryption module addresses stringent compliance mandates (PCI DSS, GDPR) for in-flight data. Benefit/Outcome: End-to-end encrypted MPLS VPNs deliver strong data confidentiality with hardware-accelerated 3DES, ensuring regulatory compliance. The solution scales to support >1 million routes and dynamic VPN provisioning, cutting site-onboarding time from weeks to hours while maintaining SLA-backed security.
High-Capacity Video Streaming & CDN Backbone on ASR 9000 with IOS XR IP/MPLS
Scenario: A leading content delivery network (CDN) operator uses A9K-K9-04.00 Cisco ASR 9000 Software (IOS XR IP/MPLS Core Software with 3DES) to build a geo-distributed backbone optimized for 4K/8K video streaming. Traffic engineering features (Segment Routing, LoPS) guarantee low latency and congestion-free delivery to millions of concurrent viewers. Benefit/Outcome: With per-flow QoS and MPLS-TE, the CDN achieves end-to-end jitter <1 ms and packet loss <0.01%, boosting QoE for video customers. The in-line 3DES engine secures origin-to-edge transports without performance penalties, enabling scalable, high-margin streaming services.
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Product Comparison Table
 A9K-K9-04.00 |  ASR-9010-AC |  A9K-PEM-FILR |  ASR-9006-AC |  A9K-SAM-2TB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | Fiber Optic | Fiber Optic | Fiber Optic | N/A | Fiber Optic |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention |
| Compliance Standards | IEEE 802.3, FCC, CE | CE / FCC / RoHS | RoHS, FCC | FCC / CE | RoHS / CE / FCC |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | N/A | 24 inches | 18 inches | N/A | 18 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | FCC, CISPR | N/A | N/A | N/A | FCC / CE |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 / 10G | 10/100/1000 | 10G / 40G / 100G | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | NIM | NIM / SFP+ | NIM, SFP+ | NIM | NIM / SFP+ |
| Features | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS / Syslog | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS | VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, Redundant Power | VPN / MPLS / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall | 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 | Chassis | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Chassis | Rack-mount |
| Height | N/A | 4 inches | 2 inches | N/A | 2 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice / WAN Optimization | Voice, WAN Optimization | Voice / Video / N/A | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | SFP / RJ-45 | RJ-45 / SFP+ / Combo Ports | RJ-45, SFP+ | RJ-45 / SFP / SFP+ | RJ-45 / SFP |
| LAN Ports | Modular LAN | Modular LAN | 4 LAN Ports | Modular LAN | N/A |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, OSPF, BGP | IPv4 / IPv6 / MPLS | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4 / IPv6 |
| Power | 350 Watt | 500W | 250 W | 750 Watt | 350 Watt |
| Power Source | Redundant AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply (Redundant) | Redundant AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply / Redundant | Redundant AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | A9K-K9-04.00 | ASR-9010-AC | A9K-PEM-FILR | ASR-9006-AC | 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 | SSH, Telnet, SNMP, NetConf | SSH / SNMP / Telnet / HTTPS | SSH, Telnet, SNMP | SSH / SNMP / Telnet | SNMP / SSH / Telnet |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / IS-IS / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / IS-IS / MPLS / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing / N/A | OSPF / BGP / IS-IS / Static Routing |
| Safety | CE, UL | N/A | N/A | N/A | UL / IEC |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | 10gb | Gigabit | 10G | 10gb |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Telecom | TIA/EIA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 8 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise, Business | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN / N/A | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | Modular WAN | 2 WAN | Modular WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | N/A | 50 lbs | 25 lbs | N/A | 15 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | 19 inches | 17 inches | N/A | 17 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Mark Ellison
4
Reliable Cisco software for secure MPLS environments.
J
James Thornton Jr
5
Delivered consistent performance with added encryption support.
S
Steven Palmer
3
Enterprise grade software that scales well.
B
Brian Fletcher
4
No issues encountered after deployment. Very dependable.
Questions & Answers
What is Cisco IOS XR IP/MPLS Core Software (A9K-K9-04.00)?
Cisco IOS XR IP/MPLS Core Software (A9K-K9-04.00) is a carrier-grade routing OS for the ASR 9000 series, delivering scalable IP, MPLS and 3DES-encrypted services in large-scale networks.
Which platforms support A9K-K9-04.00 software?
A9K-K9-04.00 is supported on Cisco ASR 9000 routers with Cisco IOS XR release 7.x and later, ensuring compatibility with line cards, fabric modules and supervisor engines in that series.
What security features does the 3DES option provide?
The 3DES option in A9K-K9-04.00 provides hardware-accelerated triple DES encryption for secure MPLS VPN tunnels, protecting data in transit with FIPS 140-2 validated modules.
How do I install A9K-K9-04.00 on my ASR 9000?
Install A9K-K9-04.00 by uploading the IOS XR software image via FTP/SCP to the router, then execute "install add" and "install activate" from the XR shell, followed by a reload to commit.