Overview Of A9K-40GE-L
The Cisco A9K-40GE-L is a superior, low queue line card designed explicitly for the ASR 9000 Series routers. This card is equipped with a whopping 40 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) ports, vastly enlarging the capabilities of data transmission and network throughput. The 'Low Queue' attribute suggests its ability to manage network traffic with smaller queue depths efficiently. This ability ensures higher data flow control and shorter waiting times, improving network responsiveness and efficiency. As inferred by 'Requires SFPs,' this line card uses a Small Form-Factor Pluggable for network connectivity. SFPs provide the flexibility to choose the appropriate transceiver according to the specific networking speed or distance needs. Being hot-swappable, they enable easy and quick module replacements without causing system interruption or network downtime. The Cisco A9K-40GE-L line card significantly boosts your network infrastructure by allowing efficient high-data traffic management and optimizing network performance.
Specification Of A9K-40GE-L
A9K-40GE-L Datasheet
Device Type | Expansion module - 40 ports |
Form Factor | Plug-in module |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Data Link Protocol | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet |
Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gbps |
Remote Management Protocol | SNMP |
Status Indicators | Port status, status |
Features | VPN support, MPLS support, IGMP snooping, DHCP snooping, Access Control List (ACL) support |
Expansion Slots | 40 (total) / 40 (free) x SFP |
Compatible Slots | 1 x Expansion Slot |
Width | 4.4 cm |
Depth | 52.1 cm |
Height | 35.6 cm |
Weight | 6.4 kg |