Cisco A9K-40GE-B is a Cisco ASR 9000 Series 40-port Gigabit Ethernet line card designed for scalable carrier Ethernet, IP/MPLS edge services, metro aggregation, Layer 2 and Layer 3 service deployment, mobile backhaul and high-density service provider access networks. It provides 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports for operators that need dense GE connectivity with carrier-class reliability.

Cisco A9K-40GE-B provides hierarchical quality of service and simultaneous support for Layer 2 and Layer 3 services depending on Cisco IOS XR software and license. It helps service providers deploy predictable managed transport services while optimizing network assets. The ASR 9000 Ethernet line card portfolio supports carrier-class operations, network timing, media monitoring, synchronization applications and high service density depending on hardware, RSP, software release and configuration. Please contact us to confirm exact compatibility, IOS XR software release, license status, chassis support, optics, stock availability, testing details and product photos before ordering.