Cisco 44-Port GE + 4-Port 10-GE ASR 9000v, AC Power

The Cisco ASR 9000v extension shelf combines cutting-edge network virtualization with high-density edge connectivity to deliver a scalable, resilient, and easy-to-manage platform for service providers and large enterprises. Designed as an extension of the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers, the 44-Port GE + 4-Port 10-GE ASR 9000v, AC Power brings together access and edge capabilities in a single virtualized system. This enables operators to consolidate services, simplify orchestration, and accelerate deployment of new applications at the network edge. With 44 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 dedicated 10-Gigabit uplinks, this module provides the dense port footprint needed for enterprise campuses, metro deployments, and data-center interconnects, while maintaining the reliability and performance expected from Cisco’s flagship routing platform. The AC-powered design supports standard data-center power architectures, making it a practical and flexible choice for wired networks that demand consistent throughput, robust security, and streamlined operations. By leveraging Cisco’s Network Virtualization (nV) technology, organizations can converge access and edge functions, reduce operational complexity, and deliver dynamic, policy-driven services to users and devices across the network. Whether you are expanding capacity at the network edge, building a high-availability edge gateway, or delivering virtualized services to a distributed workforce, the ASR 9000v provides a future-ready foundation that scales as your networking needs evolve.

• High-density port mix for flexible edge design: 44 x Gigabit Ethernet ports plus 4 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports deliver dense access alongside high-speed uplinks, enabling rapid service rollouts and efficient connectivity to servers, storage, and user devices across campus, data centers, and metro networks.
• Network Virtualization (nV) integration: Built on Cisco’s nV technology, the ASR 9000v unifies access and edge within a single, virtualized system. This enables streamlined service insertion, policy-based automation, and simplified life-cycle management for virtual networks, security services, and QoS policies, all from a centralized control plane.
• Seamless extension of the Cisco ASR 9000 Series: As an official extension shelf, it slots into the ASR 9000 family, preserving compatibility with existing configurations, licenses, and management workflows, while extending capacity without requiring a complete chassis replacement.
• Reliability and power efficiency: An AC-powered design aligned with standard data-center power systems, offering robust operation in 24/7 environments and straightforward integration with common power distribution infrastructure to support mission-critical workloads.
• Ideal deployment scenarios: Perfect for service providers needing carrier-grade edge functionality, large enterprises pursuing scalable campus interconnects, data-center edge gateways, and cloud-ready networks that demand flexible virtualization, rapid provisioning, and resilient performance.

Technical Details of Cisco 44-Port GE + 4-Port 10-GE ASR 9000v, AC Power

• Port configuration: 44 x Gigabit Ethernet ports along with 4 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports, delivering dense edge connectivity and flexible uplink options for aggregation to core networks.
• Product purpose: Extension shelf designed for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers, enabling virtualization-driven services at the network edge with scalable capacity.
• Power characteristics: AC powered with standard global input (typical data-center power distribution), compatible with 100–240V, 50/60 Hz electrical systems to support worldwide deployments.
• Form factor and integration: Part of the ASR 9000v family and engineered to slot into supported chassis configurations, maintaining alignment with Cisco’s management and service orchestration tools.
• Key capabilities: Network virtualization, edge-to-core integration, policy-driven automation, and modular scalability to accommodate evolving workloads and service requirements.

How to install Cisco 44-Port GE + 4-Port 10-GE ASR 9000v, AC Power

• Power down the chassis and follow proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions before handling the extension shelf.
• Verify compatibility with your Cisco ASR 9000 Series router model and confirm you have the correct shelf slot and mounting hardware for your data-center rack.
• Mount the ASR 9000v extension shelf into the designated slot or carrier rack, secure with the appropriate rails, and ensure proper alignment with backplane connectors for reliable signaling and power delivery.
• Connect the 44 Gigabit Ethernet ports and the 4 x 10-Gigabit uplinks to the corresponding devices, using appropriate copper or fiber cabling and interface modules per Cisco guidelines.
• Attach the AC power supply to an approved power source, power on the unit, and verify initial hardware health indicators, airflow, and cooling status.
• Access Cisco management interfaces to apply the baseline configuration, enable Network Virtualization (nV) features, and enact any required policy, routing, and security settings. Validate port up/down states and verify basic connectivity across edge to core paths.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the Cisco 44-Port GE + 4-Port 10-GE ASR 9000v, AC Power?
• A: It is an extension shelf for Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers that provides 44 Gigabit Ethernet ports plus 4 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports. The module enables network virtualization (nV) at the edge, offering dense connectivity, scalable uplinks, and integrated management within the ASR 9000v family.
• Q: How does the network virtualization (nV) feature benefit my network?
• A: nV consolidates access and edge functions onto a single virtualized platform, simplifies policy orchestration, accelerates service deployment, and reduces operational complexity by centralizing control over distributed services and workloads.
• Q: Is this device compatible with existing ASR 9000 deployments?
• A: Yes. The ASR 9000v extension shelf is designed to work with the Cisco ASR 9000 Series and is intended for use in supported configurations within the ASR 9000v family. Always verify chassis compatibility and licensing requirements for your environment.
• Q: What deployment scenarios are ideal for this module?
• A: Carrier-grade edge deployments, data-center interconnects, large campus or metropolitan networks, and cloud-ready edge environments where dense port access and scalable uplinks are essential to meet growing traffic and virtualization needs.
• Q: What management tools are used to configure the ASR 9000v?
• A: Cisco's management interfaces and nV-enabled configuration workflows are used to govern the ASR 9000v, supporting centralized policy, automation, monitoring, and service orchestration across the virtualized edge.