ASR-9900-SFC-FILR

Description

Performance and Scalability Features

The Cisco ASR 9900 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 99xx) Switch Fabric Card (SFC) is a key component of the ASR 99xx family of routers, providing high-performance and scalability features for various networking applications. Here are some of the performance and scalability features of the ASR-9900-SFC-FILR Cisco ASR 99xx Switch Fabric Card:

• High-performance: The ASR-9900-SFC-FILR supports up to 1.2 Tbps switching capacity, which is ideal for high-bandwidth and mission-critical applications. It provides fast and reliable connectivity, ensuring low latency and high throughput for data transfer.
• Flexible port density: The SFC supports a flexible port density, allowing users to configure the system to meet their specific needs. It supports a mix of Ethernet, optical, and copper interfaces, enabling users to connect various devices to the network.
• Intelligent network fabric: The ASR-9900-SFC-FILR provides an intelligent network fabric that enhances the performance and scalability of the network. It supports advanced routing and switching features, such as MPLS, L2VPN, and L3VPN, which enable users to create efficient and secure networks.
• Scalability: The ASR-9900-SFC-FILR provides a high level of scalability, making it suitable for large-scale networks. It supports up to 6 fabric cards per chassis and provides up to 8 Tbps capacity per system, making it easy to expand the network as the needs of the organization change.
• Reliability: The ASR-9900-SFC-FILR is designed for high availability and reliability, ensuring uninterrupted network connectivity. It supports hot-swappable components and software upgrades, which minimize downtime and disruption to the network.

Interface and Connectivity Options

The ASR-9900-SFC-FILR Cisco ASR 99xx Switch Fabric Card provides high-speed connectivity and interface options to enable efficient data transfer and communication between network devices. Some of the key features of this card include:

• High-speed connectivity: The ASR-9900-SFC-FILR provides high-speed connectivity to other network devices through its 10G, 40G, and 100G interfaces. These interfaces allow for fast data transfer rates and support for high-bandwidth applications.
• Redundancy: The card features a redundant design that ensures high availability and reliability. The card comes with two fabric modules, and if one fails, the other takes over to ensure uninterrupted service.
• Interface options: The ASR-9900-SFC-FILR offers a range of interface options to suit different networking needs. The card comes with four 100G ports, eight 40G ports, and 32 10G ports, providing a wide range of connectivity options.
• Flexible deployment: The card supports both single and dual chassis deployments, allowing for flexible deployment options depending on the size of the network and the available resources.
• Management: The ASR-9900-SFC-FILR can be easily managed through Cisco IOS XR software, providing advanced management capabilities for network administrators.

Installation and Configuration

The ASR-9900-SFC-FILR Cisco ASR 99xx Switch Fabric Card is a high-performance switch fabric card designed for the Cisco ASR 9900 Series Aggregation Services Routers. It provides high-speed data transfer between line cards and forwarding engine modules, enabling the router to handle high volumes of network traffic.

Installation

To install the ASR-9900-SFC-FILR card, follow these steps:

• Turn off the router and unplug all cables.
• Remove the cover from the router by unscrewing the screws on the top and bottom of the chassis.
• Locate the slot where the switch fabric card will be installed.
• Remove the protective cover from the slot by unscrewing the screws on the front panel.
• Insert the card into the slot and ensure it is securely fastened.
• Replace the protective cover and secure it with the screws.
• Replace the router cover and secure it with the screws.

Configuration

After installing the ASR-9900-SFC-FILR card, you will need to configure it using the Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI). Here are the steps:

• Connect to the router using a terminal or console cable.
• Enter privileged EXEC mode by typing “enable” and providing the administrator password.
• Enter global configuration mode by typing “configure terminal”.
• Configure the switch fabric card by typing “slot [number] switch-fabric module [module number]”.
• Save the configuration by typing “copy running-config startup-config”.
• Verify the configuration by typing “show switch-fabric module [module number]”.
• Exit global configuration mode by typing “exit”.
• Save the changes by typing “write memory”.

The ASR-9900-SFC-FILR card is now installed and configured, and the router is ready to handle high volumes of network traffic.

General Information

• Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc
• MPN: ASR-9900-SFC-FILR
• Product Name: Filler Panel
• Product Type: Filler Panel
• MPN: ASR-9900-SFC-FILR