ASR-9010-AC - Cisco ASR 9010 Series Chassis Overview
ASR-9010-AC - Cisco ASR 9010 Series Chassis is a genuine edge and wide-area routing product from Cisco, a leading enterprise networking vendor whose Catalyst, Nexus and ISR families power campus, data-center and branch networks worldwide. Belonging to the Cisco ASR 9010 Series family, the ASR-9010-AC 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 9010 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 9010 Chassis ASR-9010-AC ASR-9010 AC Chassis”. 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 ASR-9010-AC. 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 ASR-9010-AC
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.
ASR-9010-AC specifications | |
Description | Cisco ASR 9010 Chassis, ASR-9010-AC, ASR-9010 AC Chassis |
Cisco ASR 9010 Specs | |
Physical specifications | Height: 36.75 in. (933.45 mm) (21 RU) Width: 17.38 in. (441.45 mm) Depth: ● With doors: 29.03 in. (737.4 mm) ● Without doors: 28.24 in. (717.3 mm) Weight: ● 155.6 lb (70.73 kg) (chassis with PEM) 231.6 lb (105.27 kg) (fully loaded, excluding linecards and power modules) – RSP, two v2 fan trays, PEMs |
Slot orientation | Vertical |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series RSP | Dual redundant RSPs with integrated fabric in 2 slots |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series line cards | 8 line-card slots |
“Commons” components | 2 RSPs 2 fan trays 2 PEMs (either DC or AC) 1 fan filter |
Reliability and availability | Fabric redundancy Fan redundancy Feed redundancy Power-supply redundancy RSP redundancy Software redundancy |
Rack mounting | 19-in. default 21- and 23-in. adapters available Note: Minimum 17.75-in. opening between posts is needed for proper operation |
Cabinet mounting | Yes Note: Doors not recommended in enclosed cabinets |
Wall mounting | No |
Airflow | Front-to-back |
Performance | |
Fabric | One per RSP: ● Active/active nonblocking operation mode in dual-RSP redundant configuration ● Fully redundant in dual-RSP redundant configuration ● Built-in service-intelligence and traffic-prioritization capability |
Thermal | Two fan trays: ● 12 high-efficiency fans per tray ● Variable-speed fans for optimal thermal performance ● No single point of failure |
Modularity | Pay-as-you-grow power for future scalability, available in AC and DC. Multiple power module types: ● 6 kW and 3 kW AC power modules ● 4.4 kW and 2.1 kW DC power modules Note: Mixing of AC and DC modules is not supported |
Redundancy | ● AC: N+N redundancy ● DC: N+1 redundancy ● Power module redundancy ● A/B Feed redundancy ● PEM redundancy |
Power zones | No power zone restrictions Fully load-sharing power infrastructure |
Power input | Worldwide ranging AC (200-240V; 50-60 Hz; 16A maximum) Worldwide ranging DC (-40 to -72V; 50A nominal, 60A maximum) |
Power-module airflow | Front-to-back |
Regulatory Compliance | |
Network Equipment Building Standards (NEBS) | Cisco ASR 9010 Routers are designed to meet: ● SR-3580: NEBS Criteria Levels (Level 3) ● GR-1089-CORE: NEBS EMC and Safety ● GR-63-CORE: NEBS Physical Protection ● VZ.TPR.9205: Verizon TEEER |
ETSI standards | Cisco ASR 9010 Routers are designed to meet: ● EN300 386: Telecommunications Network Equipment (EMC) ● ETSI 300 019 Storage Class 1.1 ● ETSI 300 019 Transportation Class 2.3 ● ETSI 300 019 Stationary Use Class 3.1 |
EMC standards emission | Cisco ASR 9010 Routers are designed to meet: ● FCC Class 47CFR15 A ● ICES 003 Class A ● AS/NZS CISRP22 Class A ● CISPR 22 (EN55022) Class A ● VCCI Class A ● BSMI Class A ● IEC/EN 61000-3-12: Power Line Harmonics ● IEC/EN 61000-3-11: Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker ● EN55022: Information Technology Equipment (Emissions) ● EN 50121-4: Railway EMC |
EMC standards immunity | Cisco ASR 9010 Routers are designed to meet: ● IEC/EN-61000-4-2: Electrostatic Discharge Immunity (8kV Contact, 15kV Air) ● IEC/EN-61000-4-3: Radiated Immunity (10V/m) ● IEC/EN-61000-4-4: Electrical Fast Transient Immunity (2kV Power, 1kV Signal) ● IEC/EN-61000-4-5: Surge AC Port (4kV CM, 2kV DM) ● IEC/EN-61000-4-5: Signal Surge Ports (1kV) ● IEC/EN-61000-4-5: Surge DC Port (1kV CM, 1kV DM) ● IEC/EN-61000-4-6: Immunity to Conducted Disturbances (10Vrms) ● IEC/EN-61000-4-8: Power Frequency Magnetic Field Immunity (30A/m) ● IEC/EN-61000-4-11: Voltage DIPS, Short Interruptions, and Voltage Variations ● EN55024: Information Technology Equipment (Immunity) ● EN50082-1/EN-61000-6-1: Generic Immunity Standard ● EN 50121-4: Railway EMC |
Safety | Cisco ASR 9010 Routers are designed to meet: ● UL/CSA/IEC/EN 60950-1 ● IEC/EN 60825 Laser Safety ● ACA TS001 ● AS/NZS 60950 ● FDA Code of Federal Regulations Laser Safety |
ASR-9010-AC - Deployment Notes
This ASR-9010-AC router serves branch, edge, or WAN-aggregation roles depending on the interface mix and forwarding capacity of the specific SKU. Verify the interface types (GE, 10GE, SFP, WAN), memory, and module slots that this variant provides against your deployment topology.
When planning a refresh, confirm the software feature set (base, advanced, security) applicable to this SKU and the licensed throughput. Our team can confirm software state and hardware revision before dispatch.
Each ASR-9010-AC unit is inspected, tested and verified before leaving our facility, including interface operation, console access, and firmware state. Contact us for volume pricing and staged delivery options.
ASR-9010-AC - Deployment Notes
This ASR-9010-AC router serves branch, edge, or WAN-aggregation roles depending on the interface mix and forwarding capacity of the specific SKU. Verify the interface types (GE, 10GE, SFP, WAN), memory, and module slots that this variant provides against your deployment topology.
When planning a refresh, confirm the software feature set (base, advanced, security) applicable to this SKU and the licensed throughput. Our team can confirm software state and hardware revision before dispatch.
Each ASR-9010-AC unit is inspected, tested and verified before leaving our facility, including interface operation, console access, and firmware state. Contact us for volume pricing and staged delivery options.
ASR-9010-AC - Deployment Notes
This ASR-9010-AC router serves branch, edge, or WAN-aggregation roles depending on the interface mix and forwarding capacity of the specific SKU. Verify the interface types (GE, 10GE, SFP, WAN), memory, and module slots that this variant provides against your deployment topology.
When planning a refresh, confirm the software feature set (base, advanced, security) applicable to this SKU and the licensed throughput. Our team can confirm software state and hardware revision before dispatch.
Each ASR-9010-AC unit is inspected, tested and verified before leaving our facility, including interface operation, console access, and firmware state. Contact us for volume pricing and staged delivery options.
ASR-9010-AC - 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 ASR-9010-AC 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.
Model code: C = China regulatory domain / Configurable - this suffix indicates the feature set, power, or regulatory variant of the ASR-9010-AC, which affects software licensing and regional compliance.







