A9K-RSP-8G - Cisco ASR 9000 Series Common Equipment Overview
A9K-RSP-8G - Cisco ASR 9000 Series Common Equipment 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-RSP-8G 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 Equipment A9K-RSP-8G Route Switch Processor 8G Memory”. 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-RSP-8G. 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-RSP-8G
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-RSP-8G Specifications | |
CPU | ◦ High-performance dual-core processors |
Memory internal | ◦ 8-GB Error-Correcting Code (ECC)-protected DRAM for A9K-RSP-8G ◦ Hard disk: 40-GB SAS HDD ◦ 4-GB eUSB Flash memory |
Memory external | ◦ 1-GB Compact Flash ◦ Timing (two independent clock source connections) ◦ RJ-45 connector for external timing reference interfaces (for example, BITS/SSU) |
Management | ◦ Two 10/100/1000 BASE-T (RJ-45) LAN management ports ◦ One console port ◦ One auxiliary port |
Alarms | Alarm outputs: Critical alarm (CR), major alarm (MJ), and minor alarm (MN) |
LEDs | ◦ Amber alarm cut-off (ACO) and lamp test ◦ System synchronization alarm (SYNC) ◦ Compact Flash activity (CF) ◦ Hard Disk Drive (HDD) ◦ Fan tray visual indicator (UFAN/LFAN) |
