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A9K-SAM-2TB
Cisco ASR 9000 Module A9K-SAM-2TB ASR9000 AVSM SAM CACHE
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A9K-SAM-2TB Overview
A9K-SAM-2TB is a modular service aggregation module engineered for high-demand network environments. It incorporates a high-performance modular architecture with redundant power options, dual WAN interfaces, and scalable LAN connectivity while delivering integrated services such as voice, video, and WAN optimization along with advanced VPN capabilities for secure remote access.
Designed for enterprise deployments, the A9K-SAM-2TB offers flexible modular expansion and robust throughput capacity to meet evolving network demands. Its optimized performance, comprehensive redundancy, and built-in firewall and QoS features ensure reliable operations for mission-critical use cases in data centers, branch offices, and other demanding settings.
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A9K-SAM-2TB Specifications
- Product Type
- Service Aggregation Module
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN
- 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
- N/A
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Wi-Fi Standard
- N/A
- Connectivity Type
- Wired
- Network Protocols
- IPv4 / IPv6
- Remote Management
- SNMP / SSH / Telnet
- Compliance Standards
- RoHS / CE / FCC
- Wireless Support
- No
- Speed/Capacity
- 10gb
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Features
- VPN / Firewall / MPLS / QoS
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Management
- Managed
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Integrated Services
- Voice / Video / WAN Optimization
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- Safety
- UL / IEC
- EMC
- FCC / CE
- Telecom
- N/A
- Throughput Capacity
- 10 Gbps
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall / Intrusion Prevention
- Expansion Slots
- NIM / SFP+
- Modular Slots Available
- 3+ Slots
- Stacking Capability
- No
- 5G Support
- No
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Flash Memory
- 512 MB
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45 / SFP
- Power
- 350 Watt
- Device Type
- Router
- Product Name
- A9K-SAM-2TB Service Aggregation Module
- Height
- 2 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 18 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
A9K-SAM-2TB Use Case
High-Density Subscriber Session Management for Service Providers
A leading telecom operator deploys the A9K-SAM-2TB-Cisco ASR 9000 Module A9K-SAM-2TB ASR9000 AVSM SAM CACHE at its network edge to handle over 1 million concurrent B2C and B2B subscriber sessions. By offloading session state, policy enforcement and charging lookups into the 2 TB service-aware cache, the operator achieves sub-millisecond session retrieval and seamless service continuity during peak demand. Benefit: 50 % reduction in subscriber-facing latency, 2× increase in session capacity and a 30 % cut in core router CPU utilization, driving higher revenue per user and lower TCO.
Optimized Real-Time Video and VoIP Traffic Delivery
A global streaming provider integrates the A9K-SAM-2TB-Cisco ASR 9000 Module into its core aggregation layer to accelerate DPI-enabled QoS classification and rate-shaping for 100 Gbps+ of video and VoIP flows. Leveraging the AVSM SAM CACHE’s hardware-accelerated flow store, the provider maintains sub-millisecond flow lookup and dynamic policy enforcement, even under DDoS or flash-crowd events. Benefit: 30 % reduction in jitter, 25 % fewer dropped frames, and consistent 1080p+ streaming quality—leading to higher customer satisfaction and reduced churn.
Scalable NFV and Virtual CPE Acceleration for Enterprise WANs
A multinational enterprise rolls out virtual customer premises equipment (vCPE) and service-function chaining across 200+ branch offices using Cisco ASR 9000 platforms equipped with the A9K-SAM-2TB AVSM SAM CACHE. The module offloads stateful service logic—firewall, DPI, WAN optimization—to a dedicated 2 TB cache, enabling on-demand scaling of virtual network functions (VNFs) without CPU bottlenecks. Benefit: 40 % faster VNF spin-up times, 60 % lower OPEX for branch-office maintenance, and guaranteed SLAs for critical business applications.
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Product Comparison Table
 A9K-SAM-2TB |  A9K-K9-03.09 |  ASR-9010-4P-KIT |  A9K-SIP-700 |  A9K-04.01 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | Fiber Optic | Fiber Optic | N/A | N/A | Fiber Optic / DSL / N/A |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection |
| Compliance Standards | RoHS / CE / FCC | FCC / CE | CE / FCC / RoHS | FCC / CE | FCC, CE |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | 18 inches | 18 inches | N/A | 16 inches | 14 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | FCC / CE | N/A | N/A | FCC Part 15 | FCC Part 15, EN55032 |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | NIM / SFP+ | NIM | SFP+ | NIM | EHWIC, SFP+ |
| Features | VPN / Firewall / MPLS / QoS | VPN / Firewall / MPLS / Redundancy | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS | VPN / VoIP / Firewall / MPLS | VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, VoIP |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 2 inches | 4 inches | N/A | 3.5 inches | 2 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice / Video | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice / 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 | N/A | 8 LAN Ports | N/A | 4 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 2 Slots | 2 Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4 / IPv6 / MPLS | IPv4 / IPv6 / MPLS | IPv4, IPv6, RTP, SIP | IPv4, IPv6, OSPF, BGP, RIP |
| Power | 350 Watt | 250W | 250 W | 300 W | 250W |
| Power Source | Redundant AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply, Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant |
| Product Name | A9K-SAM-2TB Service Aggregation Module | A9K-K9-03.09 Enterprise Router | ASR-9010-4P-KIT | A9K-SIP-700 Integrated Services Router | A9K-04.01 Enterprise Modular Router |
| Product Type | Service Aggregation Module | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | SNMP / SSH / Telnet | SSH / SNMP / Telnet | SSH / Telnet / SNMP | Telnet, SSH, SNMP, HTTPS | CLI, SNMP, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / IS-IS / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / MPLS / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing |
| Safety | UL / IEC | N/A | N/A | RoHS Compliant | UL, CE |
| Speed/Capacity | 10gb | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | N/A | ITU-T | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | N/A | 0.7 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 4 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 40 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 inches | 17 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
S
Stephen Carter
4
Reliable SAM module that integrated smoothly with our ASR platform.
M
Michael Thornton
5
Delivered consistent performance gains with no stability issues.
D
Daniel Foster
3
Solid Cisco module for high demand service environments.
R
Robert Kingsley
4
Works exactly as intended. No operational concerns.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco A9K-SAM-2TB module?
The Cisco A9K-SAM-2TB is a 2 terabyte AVSM SAM cache module for ASR 9000 series routers, providing high-capacity stateful memory for accelerated services and packet forwarding.
What does AVSM SAM cache stand for?
AVSM SAM cache combines Application Virtualization Services Module (AVSM) with Stateful Application Memory (SAM) caching to optimize service state preservation and packet processing.
How much storage capacity does the A9K-SAM-2TB provide?
The A9K-SAM-2TB delivers 2 terabytes of dedicated on-module cache storage for stateful services and flow tracking.
Which Cisco ASR 9000 models support the A9K-SAM-2TB?
The A9K-SAM-2TB is compatible with ASR 9006, ASR 9010, ASR 9922, and ASR 9926 chassis running a supported IOS XR release and feature license.