The Cisco A9K-40GE-L ASR 9000 is a line card offering 40 ports of Gigabit Ethernet designed for high-capacity data centers and service provider networks. Built to handle massive amounts of traffic, it provides scalable bandwidth required in expanding network architectures.

It uses the modular design framework of the ASR 9000 Series Routers, promoting operational efficiency with simplified maintenance and upgrades. The unit supports advanced QoS capabilities that prioritize critical application traffic while efficiently managing congestion during peak usage times.

Its compatibility with dense interface configurations ensures flexible deployment options across applications requiring higher port density at aggregation points or edge locations within large-scale operations where reliability matters most.

Cisco A9K-40GE-L ASR 9000 40-Port GE Low Queue Line Card