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Cisco A9K-MPA-2X10GE-RF 2-Port 10 Gigabit Modular Port Adapter - SFP+ Slots for Optical & Data Networking
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This Cisco port adapter delivers two independent 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces through industry-standard SFP+ slots. The SFP+ form factor supports a wide range of optical transceivers and direct-attach cables, allowing network engineers to choose the appropriate media—singlemode fiber, multimode fiber, or copper—based on reach, budget, and existing infrastructure.
The adapter is hot-pluggable, enabling field upgrades or replacements without disrupting the entire router. It operates within the thermal and power envelope of the Cisco ASR 9000 chassis, ensuring stable performance in continuous operation scenarios common to aggregation and edge routing applications.
Key Product Advantages
The A9K-MPA-2X10GE-RF enhances network flexibility and scalability by adding high-density 10 Gigabit connectivity to Cisco's flagship aggregation router platform. Its dual SFP+ slots allow mixed-media deployments, supporting both short-reach copper connections and long-haul optical links from a single adapter.
Media Flexibility
SFP+ slots accept a broad ecosystem of Cisco-compatible optics and cables, enabling tailored solutions for data center interconnects, metro Ethernet, or enterprise backbone segments.
- Supports SFP+ SR, LR, ER, ZR optics
- Compatible with SFP+ DAC and AOC cables
- Allows mix of fiber types per port
Platform Integration
Designed specifically for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series, this adapter leverages the router's advanced forwarding architecture and management features for seamless operation.
- Native compatibility with Cisco IOS XR
- Utilizes chassis power and cooling
- Managed through standard Cisco CLI and SNMP
Deployment / Use Cases
This modular port adapter is ideal for network expansion projects where additional 10 Gigabit interfaces are required on Cisco ASR 9000 routers. Common deployment scenarios include adding uplink capacity to aggregation layers, connecting to core switches or other routers over fiber, and supporting high-bandwidth services like video streaming, cloud access, or data replication.
In service provider networks, the adapter can be used to terminate multiple 10 Gigabit Ethernet circuits from customers or to interconnect peering points. In large enterprise or campus backbones, it provides the port density needed for server farm connectivity, storage network links, or high-speed inter-building connections.
Aggregation Layer Expansion
Add 10 Gigabit ports to aggregate traffic from multiple access switches or routers, consolidating flows before handing off to the core.
Data Center Interconnect
Connect ASR 9000 routers across data centers using long-reach optics for stretched layer 2 or layer 3 services.
Highlights
- Two SFP+ slots for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
- Compatible with Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers
- Supports optical network and data networking applications
- Hot-pluggable design for field serviceability
- Enables mixed-media deployments with SFP+ optics and cables
- Refurbished condition for cost-effective network upgrades
- Modular port adapter form factor for chassis integration
- Carrier-grade reliability for continuous operation
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | A9K-MPA-2X10GE-RF |
| Brand Name | Cisco |
| Product Name | 2 x 10 GE Modular Port Adapter |
| Product Condition | Refurbished |
| Product Type | Port Adapter |
| Technical Information | |
| Application/Usage | Optical Network,Data Networking |
| I/O Expansions | |
| Total Number of Expansion Slots | 2 |
| Expansion Slot Type | SFP+ |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router |
FAQ
What routers is this Cisco port adapter compatible with?
The A9K-MPA-2X10GE-RF is specifically designed for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router platform. It integrates directly into the chassis of compatible ASR 9000 models, leveraging their switching fabric and management systems. This ensures full interoperability with Cisco IOS XR software and existing network configurations.
What types of SFP+ modules can I use with this adapter?
Both SFP+ slots accept industry-standard Cisco-compatible optical transceivers and direct-attach cables. You can deploy SFP+ SR, LR, ER, or ZR optics for fiber connections over various distances, or use SFP+ direct-attach copper (DAC) cables for short-reach data center links. The adapter supports hot-pluggable insertion and removal of these modules.
What are the primary applications for this 10 Gigabit port adapter?
This adapter is used for high-speed optical and data networking in aggregation and edge routing scenarios. Typical applications include adding 10 Gigabit uplinks to core networks, interconnecting data centers over fiber, terminating customer Ethernet circuits in service provider environments, and supporting bandwidth-intensive services like video, cloud access, or large-scale data transfers.
Is this product new or refurbished?
The A9K-MPA-2X10GE-RF is offered in refurbished condition. Refurbished units undergo testing and inspection to ensure they meet functional specifications, providing a reliable, cost-effective option for network expansions or replacements without the expense of new hardware.
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