Cisco ASR-920-12CZ-A Aggregation Services Router ASR92012CZA

Description:

The Cisco ASR-920-12CZ-A Aggregation Services Router is used in service provider and enterprise network infrastructures to deliver high-performance routing and aggregation for carrier Ethernet and metro network deployments. Commonly installed in telecommunications networks, metro Ethernet aggregation sites, and enterprise WAN edge environments requiring scalable routing and high-speed connectivity. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this part for network expansion, infrastructure upgrades, system retrofits, or replacement of existing aggregation routing equipment.

Applications:

The Cisco ASR-920-12CZ-A router is used in service provider and large enterprise networking environments where high-capacity routing and Ethernet aggregation are required. It is commonly deployed in metro Ethernet networks, mobile backhaul infrastructure, enterprise WAN edge locations, and broadband service networks to aggregate traffic from access networks and deliver reliable high-speed connectivity between distribution and core network layers.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Model: ASR-920-12CZ-A
• Product Type: Aggregation Services Router
• Series: Cisco ASR 920 Series
• Total Ports: 12 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports
• Additional Interfaces: 2 x 100 Gigabit QSFP28 uplink ports
• Routing Support: Advanced Layer 3 routing and carrier Ethernet features
• Switching Capacity: Up to 200 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 130 Mpps
• Network Services: MPLS, VPN, QoS, and traffic engineering support
• Management: Cisco IOS XE operating system
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable chassis
• Power Supply: Internal AC or DC power supply options

Common Replacements:

• Cisco ASR-920-24SZ-IM
• Cisco ASR-920-12SZ-IM
• Cisco NCS-540-12Z20G-SYS