A9K-SIP-700-2PK - Cisco ASR 9000 Series SPA Interface Overview
A9K-SIP-700-2PK - Cisco ASR 9000 Series SPA Interface is a genuine edge and wide-area routing product from Cisco, a global name in networking whose platforms are used by enterprises, service providers and data-center operators alike. Belonging to the Cisco ASR 9000 Series family, the A9K-SIP-700-2PK unit is built to the original factory specification, so it integrates with existing Cisco deployments predictably and behaves exactly as the platform documentation describes. In the network, it is deployed as a standalone unit or as part of a larger managed network, following the standard operating procedures of the platform.
This unit follows the original factory specification for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series family, covering its intended role without compatibility surprises. Standard mounting, cabling and management practices apply, and it interoperates with surrounding hardware using the same procedures as other Cisco equipment already deployed in the network.
Typical deployments include branch and campus WAN connectivity, service-provider edge and MPLS deployments, and secure remote-site interconnect. Organizations commonly source it for refresh programs, capacity expansion and spares management, keeping a tested unit on hand so outages stay short and replacements are predictable. The factory detail for this unit reads: “Cisco ASR 9000 Interface A9K-SIP-700-2PK 2-Pack bundle for ASR-9000 SIP-700 Thor LC w/ Min 2x SPA's”. This makes it a practical choice when original-spec hardware is required at a predictable cost.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation, including port status, console access and firmware state. Our warranty coverage and responsive technical support protect the purchase after it arrives, and our team can confirm revision levels and software compatibility before you order. For volume requirements we also offer configuration checks and staged delivery options.
Contact our sales team for current availability, lead time and shipping options for the A9K-SIP-700-2PK. We respond quickly with stock status and a firm quote, so you can plan the refresh or expansion with confidence.
Key Specifications
Applications
Enterprise WAN
Branch and campus routing with advanced services.
Service Provider
Edge routing for ISP and MPLS deployments.
Data Center
Interconnect core and aggregation layers reliably.
Buying a Pre-Owned A9K-SIP-700-2PK
Verify the unit is tested, firmware confirmed, and condition documented. Every unit is fully tested and warranty covered. Contact our team for current stock and availability.
A9K-SIP-700-2PK Specifications | |
Type | 2-Pack bundle for ASR-9000 SIP-700 Thor LC w/ Min 2x SPA's |
Chassis compatibility | All Cisco ASR 9000 Series chassis |
Software compatibility | Cisco IOS XR Software Release 3.9 or later |
Density | Up to 4 single-height SPAs or Up to 2 double-height SPAs or A combination of the two – subject to above restrictions |
Interface Capabilities | A9K-SIP-700 supports following SPA interface types: · CHT1/E1 · CT3/DS0 · T3/E3 · OC3 / STM1 · ChOC3 / ChSTM1 · OC12 / STM4 · ChOC12 / ChSTM4 · OC48 / STM16 · ChOC48 / ChSTM16 · OC192 / STM64 |
Routing and Service capabilities | IPv4 and IPv6 Routing. Some of the supported features include: · BGP · Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System (IS-IS) · Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) · Route Policy Language (RPL) · BGP Prefix Independent Convergence (PIC) · Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) · Multicast Virtual Private Network (MVPN) · IPv6 Provider Edge (6PE) · IPv6 Virtual Private Network to Provider Edge (6vPE) · Traffic Engineering Fast Re-Route (TE-FRR), and Layer 3 VPN (L3VPN) services · Packet over SONET · Packet over SDH · Frame Relay Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) · High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC) · Multilink Point-to-Point Protocol (MLPPP) · Multilink Frame Relay (MLFR) · Link Fragmentation and Interleaving (LFI) · Internet Protocol Header Compression (IPHC) · Link Noise Monitoring (LNM), Any Transport over MPLS (AToM) · Full Netflow |
Synchronization | Derives and provides synchronization to and from SONET/SDH interfaces. Interworks with Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) support on the Ethernet interfaces and network synchronization interfaces on the Cisco ASR 9000 Route Switch Processor (RSP). |
MIBs | Support for a large number of hardware and product-specific as well as software feature MIBs; following is a partial list of MIBs supported: - ENTITY-MIB, - CISCO-ENTITY-SENSOR-MIB - CISCO-ENTITY-ASSET-MIB - CISCO-ENTITY-FRU-CONTROL-MIB. - IF-MIB, DS1-MIB - SONET-MIB - CISCO-SONET-MIB - BFD-MIB |
Physical dimensions (H x W x D); weight | 14 x 1.72 x 20.5 in.; 14 lb |
Power | 375W (maximum) |
Operating temperature (nominal) | 41 to 104ºF (5 to 40ºC) |
23 to 131ºF (–5 to 55ºC) | |
Operating humidity (nominal) (relative humidity) | 10 to 85% |
Storage temperature | –40 to 158ºF (–40 to 70ºC) |
Storage (relative humidity) | 5 to 95% Note: Not to exceed 0.024 kg water per kg of dry air |
Operating altitude | –60 to 4000m (up to 2000m conforms to IEC, EN, UL, and CSA 60950 requirements) |
A9K-SIP-700-2PK - Product Notes
This listing is a specific SKU variant of the A9K-SIP-700-2PK family. Review the specifications above and confirm compatibility with your existing infrastructure, including software version, mounting, and interface requirements, before ordering.
For volume requirements we offer configuration checks and staged delivery options. Our team can confirm revision levels, software compatibility, and lead time before you place an order.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation.
A9K-SIP-700-2PK - Product Notes
This listing is a specific SKU variant of the A9K-SIP-700-2PK family. Review the specifications above and confirm compatibility with your existing infrastructure, including software version, mounting, and interface requirements, before ordering.
For volume requirements we offer configuration checks and staged delivery options. Our team can confirm revision levels, software compatibility, and lead time before you place an order.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation.
A9K-SIP-700-2PK - Product Notes
This listing is a specific SKU variant of the A9K-SIP-700-2PK family. Review the specifications above and confirm compatibility with your existing infrastructure, including software version, mounting, and interface requirements, before ordering.
For volume requirements we offer configuration checks and staged delivery options. Our team can confirm revision levels, software compatibility, and lead time before you place an order.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation.
A9K-SIP-700-2PK - Cisco Series Notes
This listing is part of the Cisco enterprise networking product family, sourced and tested by LinkNewNet for enterprise deployment. Cisco router is positioned at the WAN edge, branch, or service-provider aggregation point. It provides routing, VPN, QoS and security services, and integrates with Cisco IOS-XE / IOS-XR management.
Deployment guidance: When planning this A9K-SIP-700-2PK unit into a network, confirm the software image (IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS) required, the power and cooling profile, and the upstream/downstream interface types that match your existing infrastructure. For a like-for-like refresh, match the feature set of the units already in service so management and automation behave consistently.
Our Cisco reconditioning process: Every pre-owned Cisco unit at LinkNewNet passes a documented reconditioning flow before dispatch - visual inspection, internal cleaning, firmware verification, port-by-port testing, and configuration reset to factory defaults. This ensures the unit you receive operates reliably and integrates cleanly with your existing Cisco management tools.
Related models in this family: ASR-9001, ASR-9904, A9K-24X10GE-SE, ASR-9903, ASR-9901. Compare specifications to confirm the right port density, feature set and uplink options for your deployment.







