A9903-8HG-PEC - Cisco ASR 9903 Port Expansion Card Overview
A9903-8HG-PEC - Cisco ASR 9903 Port Expansion Card 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 family, the A9903-8HG-PEC 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.
From a specification standpoint, it offers 8 ports for client, server or uplink connectivity. These are the original factory figures for this model, giving administrators a clear picture of what the unit can deliver before it enters service. Standard mounting, cabling and management practices apply, so deployment follows the same procedures as other Cisco hardware already running in the environment.
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: “ASR 9903 800G Multirate Port Expansion Card”. 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 A9903-8HG-PEC. 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 A9903-8HG-PEC
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.
Cisco A9903-8HG-PEC Specifications | |
| Product Line | ASR 9000 |
| Model Number | A9903-8HG-PEC |
| Form Factor | Modular |
| Rack Units | 2U |
| Port Count | 8 |
| Port Speed | 100 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity | 8 Tbps |
| Forwarding Performance | Up to 1.2 billion packets per second |
| Power Consumption | 1200W |
| Power Supply | Dual Redundant, Hot-swappable |
| Cooling | Front-to-Back Airflow |
| MPLS | Supported |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, EIGRP |
| QoS | Advanced QoS Features |
| Management | CLI, SNMP, NetFlow, Syslog |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
| Redundancy | Hitless Failover with N+1 redundancy |
| Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Compliance | RoHS, CE, FCC, UL |







