The Cisco S-A9K-EVPN-RTU-10 is the ASR 9000 E-VPN 10Gbps Right to Use License, enabling advanced Ethernet VPN (E-VPN) capabilities on Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers, including the compact Cisco ASR 9901 Router. This license unlocks high-scale Layer 2 and Layer 3 services, supporting large-scale aggregation, Data Center Interconnect (DCI), and Satellite Network Virtualization (nV) in System mode.
Product Overview
Part of the Cisco ASR 9000 Series, the ASR 9901 Router delivers 456 Gbps of nonblocking, full-duplex fabric capacity in a 2RU form factor. Powered by the Cisco IOS XR 64-bit operating system, it provides the same features and services as other ASR 9000 platforms. The router features an Integrated Route Switch Processor (RSP) and 42 integrated ports supporting combinations of 1/10/100GE speeds, GPS input for stratum-1 clocking, Building Integrated Timing Supply (BITS) ports, and management ports.
Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers deliver exceptional scale, service flexibility, and high availability for Carrier Ethernet transport networks. The ASR 9901 sets standards for Layer 2 and Layer 3 10GE/1GE service density, supporting MAC-SEC encryption on all port speeds. Operators can deploy it for Layer 2 VPN (L2VPN), Layer 3 VPN (L3VPN), mobile backhaul, Broadband Network Gateway (BNG), Ethernet Services, IPv4/IPv6, multicast, Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE), EOAM, MPLS OAM, ACLs, HQoS, MPLS TE-FRR, MC-LAG, IRB, NSF, and NSR.
The system supports advanced features including Segment Routing, EVPN, Programmability, Telemetry, and enhancements in IOS XR 64-bit OS. The S-A9K-EVPN-RTU-10 license specifically enables E-VPN functionality at 10Gbps scale.
Key Features and Benefits
- Highly Scalable fabric: Designed to support high 1/10/40/100 Gigabit densities in a 2RU form factor. Provides built-in scalability for investment protection.
- Integrated ports: Provides 42 Integrated ports (16x1G, 24×1/10G (Dual rate), 2x100G ports).
- Cisco Pluggable interfaces: Provides the capacity to mix and match 1, 10, 40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet interface types across the ASR 9901 chassis.
- Integrated route processor with 32 GB RAM: Runs Cisco IOS XR 64 Bit, a carrier-class operating system with high memory capacity suitable for all multidimensional scale applications.
- Distributed forwarding plane architecture: Allows ports to support independent forwarding for enhanced performance and scale.
- Hardware-based IEEE 1588 support: Delivers timing services over the packet network efficiently and reliably.
- Two independent clock source connections: BITS and Synchronization Supply Unit (SSU) with DOCSIS Timing Interface (DTI). Offers redundant, centralized network synchronization support.
- GPS: Provides option for Stratum-1 clocking.
- Processor: Integrated RSP has 4 cores, 2.4 Ghz Intel CPU.
- Embedded USB memory (eUSB) port: Provides access to USB flash memory devices for software image loading and upgrades.
- Front-panel LEDs: Provides visual indication of RSP status, power management, and activity on compact flash and Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
- Management ports: Provides easy access to system console.
- Power supply: Redundant AC or DC power supplies.
Advanced Capabilities
The ASR 9901 supports industry-leading MAC-SEC encryption on all port speeds, reducing CapEx and OpEx by allowing deployment in Layer 2, Layer 3, DCI, or aggregation roles. Cisco IOS XR 64-bit ensures always-on operation with self-healing and distributed architecture.
Software and Services
Visit the Cisco Software Center for IOS software downloads. Cisco Services provide lifecycle support for deployment, operation, and optimization of ASR 9000 Series networks, ensuring ROI, operational excellence, and high availability using proven methodologies, tools, and lab environments.
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