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Cisco ASR 9000 Series: A9K-24X10GE-SE – High-Density 10G Ethernet Services Module
Jun 11 , 2025 14

Cisco ASR 9000 Series: A9K-24X10GE-SE – High-Density 10G Ethernet Services Module


A9K-24X10GE-SE


Product Overview
The Cisco A9K-24X10GE-SE is a high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet services module designed for the ASR 9000 series routers, delivering carrier-class performance for service provider edge and enterprise core networks. This 1RU module provides 24 SFP+ ports with flexible 1G/10G/25G support.

Key Features & Specifications

  • Port Density: 24x 10G SFP+ ports (25G capable with SFP28 optics)

  • Throughput: 240Gbps full duplex

  • Latency: <8μs in cut-through mode

  • Power Efficiency: 4.5W per port (typical)

  • Advanced Features:

    • Hardware-accelerated MACsec (100Gbps)

    • Segment Routing (SRv6) ready

    • EVPN-VXLAN termination

    • Precision timing (SyncE, 1588v2)

Use Cases

  • Mobile Backhaul: 5G xHaul aggregation

  • Business Services: Enterprise VPN termination

  • Video Distribution: Broadcast-quality streaming

  • Cloud Gateway: Data center interconnect

Next-Generation Successor: A9K-24X25GE-SE (Expected 2024)

Evolutionary Improvements

FeatureA9K-24X10GE-SEA9K-24X25GE-SEBenefit
Port Speed10G/25G25G/50G2.5x capacity
MACsec Performance100Gbps200Gbps2x security throughput
Buffer Memory96MB192MBBetter burst handling
Power Efficiency4.5W/port3.8W/port15% improvement
Telemetry Granularity100ms10ms10x more visibility

Strategic Advantages of Next-Gen Model

  1. 50G Readiness: Native support for emerging 50G standards

  2. AI Networking: Hardware-assisted traffic classification

  3. Sustainable Design: Meets new energy efficiency directives

  4. Zero-Touch Provisioning: Fully automated deployment

Migration Recommendations

  • Immediate Deployments: Continue with 24X10GE-SE for current 10G needs

  • Future-Proof Planning: Schedule 24X25GE-SE for 2024 installations

  • Hybrid Approach: Mix modules based on port speed requirements

Conclusion
The A9K-24X10GE-SE represents Cisco's current-generation high-density 10G solution, while the upcoming 24X25GE-SE model will address growing bandwidth demands and emerging 25G/50G requirements. Service providers should evaluate their upgrade paths based on projected capacity needs and technology roadmaps.

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"Cisco's High-Density Ethernet Evolution: From 10G to 25G Services Modules"


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