| Manufacturer | Cisco |
| Model | A9K-VSM-500 |
| Series | ASR 9000 |
| Module Type | Virtualized Services Module (VSM) |
| Function | Embedded virtualization platform for hosting Cisco, third-party, and custom applications as virtual machines |
| Compute | Dedicated x86-based processors (independent of host router) |
| Network Interfaces | 4 x 10GbE SFP+ |
| Management Interface | 1 x RJ-45 Console |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XR (32-bit only; not supported on IOS XR 64-bit) |
| Chassis Compatibility | ASR 9006, 9010, 9904, 9912, 9922 (any line card slot) |
| Virtualization | KVM-based hypervisor, multiple concurrent VMs |
| Supported VNFs | Firewall, DPI, Application Optimization, Network Analytics, CGv6/CGN |
| VM Migration | Yes (live migration for service availability during hardware failures) |
| Provisioning | Dynamic provisioning, elastic scaling of service capacity |
| Online Insertion and Removal | Yes |
| Weight | 21.2 lbs |
Overview
- We perform an intensive quality control process on all our products. Units (unless sealed in the original manufacturer’s packaging) are fully tested and certified by our technicians. We run and record diagnostics on serial and operating systems, ensuring they function to the industry standard.
- Unless the listing specifies otherwise, this product comes with a 1 Year Warranty for the original purchaser as enduser of the equipment, applicable to items sold in the United States only. All others sales are supported by a 90 day extended warranty.
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