REFURBISHED
Cisco
Cisco A9K-36X10GE-TR Refurbished — 36-Port 10GE SFP+ Line Card
MPN: A9K-36X10GE-TR
Request Bulk Quote
Lifetime
Warranty
ISO 9001
Certified Testing
R2v3
Responsible Refurb
25+
Years
5K+
Customers
ISO
Certified
✓
Tested
Every WhaleyComm unit is professionally tested, reset to factory defaults, and certified by our in-house engineers — the same standard trusted by 5,000+ organisations across 25 years. Not a refurb marketplace. A certified lifecycle partner.
Professionally tested. Carrier-grade performance. Backed by 25+ years of enterprise trust.
This refurbished Cisco A9K-36X10GE-TR is a 36-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Packet Transport Optimized Line Card for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router. Each unit has been professionally tested and reset to factory defaults under WhaleyComm's ISO 9001-certified process, giving service providers and enterprise network operators access to genuine Cisco hardware at a significant cost reduction. The card installs into any slot of a compatible ASR 9000 Series chassis with no additional hardware upgrades to the chassis or cooling system required.The A9K-36X10GE-TR delivers 36 line-rate 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports designed for packet transport–optimized deployments where basic QoS is required. The card provides simultaneous Layer 2 and Layer 3 service support, enabling operators to deploy a single line card across any combination of routing and switching applications. Synchronization circuitry with dedicated backplane timing traces supports Stratum-3 timing access via the RSP, enabling transport-class network timing for mobile backhaul, Synchronous Ethernet, and IEEE 1588v2 applications. ITU-T G.709 with Advanced Forward Error Correction (FEC) is also supported for optical transport integration. The card runs Cisco IOS XR and supports NetFlow, IP SLA, IEEE 802.1ag, IEEE 802.3ah, and ITU Y.1731 for carrier-class OAM.
At $649, this refurbished A9K-36X10GE-TR delivers genuine Cisco ASR 9000 Series performance at a fraction of the new list price. WhaleyComm has served 5,000+ enterprise and service provider customers for 25+ years, and every unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. For organizations running ASR 9000 infrastructure who need high-density 10GE capacity, this line card is one of the most cost-efficient expansion options available in the secondary market.
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer Part Number
A9K-36X10GE-TR
Brand
Cisco
Product Series
ASR 9000
Product Type
Line Card
Optimization Variant
Packet Transport Optimized (TR)
Number of Ports
36
Port Type
SFP+ (10 Gigabit Ethernet)
Port Speed
10 Gbps per port
Interface Type
SFP+
Layer Support
Layer 2 and Layer 3
Operating System
Cisco IOS XR
Protocol Support
IP/MPLS, NetFlow, IEEE 802.1ag, IEEE 802.3ah, ITU Y.1731, IP SLA
Synchronization
Synchronous Ethernet, IEEE 1588v2 (with compatible RSP), Stratum-3
Optical Transport
ITU-T G.709 with Advanced FEC
Form Factor
Full-width plug-in module
Compatible Chassis
ASR 9006, ASR 9010, ASR 9904, ASR 9910, ASR 9922
Ideal Use Cases
Service Provider Core and Edge Routing
The A9K-36X10GE-TR delivers 36 line-rate 10GE SFP+ ports into any ASR 9000 chassis slot, making it ideal for service providers building or expanding high-density IP/MPLS edge and core routing infrastructure.
Mobile Backhaul and Transport Networks
Built-in synchronization circuitry with Stratum-3 backplane timing access and Synchronous Ethernet support makes this card a strong fit for mobile backhaul deployments requiring transport-class network timing and TDM migration paths.
Carrier Ethernet Aggregation
Simultaneous Layer 2 and Layer 3 service support allows operators to deploy this single card across mixed Carrier Ethernet and IP routing applications, reducing both CapEx and the time needed to provision new services.
High-Density 10GE Capacity Expansion
For ASR 9000 operators needing to eliminate bandwidth bottlenecks driven by IPTV, video-on-demand, and cloud traffic growth, this card provides a cost-efficient path to adding 36 additional 10GE ports per chassis slot.
IPTV and Video Infrastructure
Integrated media-monitoring technology enables real-time monitoring and statistics collection of video and voice flows, making this card well suited for managed IPTV and real-time media service delivery platforms.
ASR 9000 Line Card Refresh or Spare
As a refurbished genuine Cisco unit professionally tested and reset to factory defaults, this card is a cost-effective spare or drop-in replacement for existing ASR 9000 deployments requiring hot-swap readiness without a new-hardware budget.
What's Included
1x Cisco A9K-36X10GE-TR 36-Port 10GE SFP+ Packet Transport Optimized Line Card
Certificate of Testing
Lifetime Warranty from WhaleyComm
Lifetime Warranty — No Time Limits. No Questions.
Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it. We have stood behind our hardware for 25 years and 5,000+ customers — that is not a marketing line, it is our operating standard.
Compatibility Details
Review supported optics, cables, software, management protocols, and environment-specific compatibility guidance.
COMPATIBLE PLATFORMS
✓
The A9K-36X10GE-TR is compatible with all Cisco ASR 9000 Series chassis including the ASR 9006, ASR 9010, ASR 9904, ASR 9910, and ASR 9922.
✓
The card is compatible with all Cisco ASR 9000 Series Route Switch Processors (RSPs) and may be mixed with other ASR 9000 Series line card types within the same chassis.
COMPATIBLE OPTICS & CABLES
✓
The card requires SFP+ optics (sold separately); for a full list of supported transceiver modules, refer to the Cisco ASR 9000 Transceiver Modules: Line Card Support data sheet.
ADDITIONAL COMPATIBILITY
✓
The card runs Cisco IOS XR.
For compatibility verification specific to your environment, contact our engineering team: +1 214 607-4800 or sales@whaleycomm.com
Shipping & Returns
Clear fulfilment, tracking, return, warranty, and support information for enterprise hardware orders.
Shipping
Orders typically ship within 1-2 business days after payment confirmation. Tracking details are shared once the order has been dispatched.
Returns
Eligible products can be returned according to WhaleyComm's return policy. For DOA, warranty, or product-related issues, contact the support team for replacement or resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Product-specific answers about compatibility, testing, warranty, fulfilment, and purchase confidence.
No. The Cisco ASR 9000 Series 36-Port 10GE Line Cards are fully compatible with all ASR 9000 Series chassis, RSPs, and existing line cards with no hardware upgrade to the chassis or cooling system required. The card installs directly into any available line card slot.
Both cards provide 36 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ in the same form factor. The TR (Packet Transport Optimized) variant is designed for deployments requiring basic QoS, while the SE (Service Edge Optimized) variant is built for deployments requiring enhanced hierarchical QoS. Different card types can be mixed within the same ASR 9000 chassis.
The A9K-36X10GE-TR supports optional per-line-card feature licenses to enable advanced functions such as Layer 3 VPN (VRF instances), Advanced Optical (G.709 and FEC), and Advanced Video (inline video monitoring). Base Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding does not require additional licenses, but certain advanced features do. Consult your Cisco account team or contact WhaleyComm for licensing guidance specific to your deployment.
Yes. Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it at no cost — no time limits, no questions asked.
Every unit goes through our ISO 9001-certified testing process: full power-on diagnostics, port-by-port functionality testing, firmware verification, factory reset, and final inspection. A Certificate of Testing ships with every unit.
Cisco A9K-36X10GE-TR Refurbished — 36-Port 10GE SFP+ Line Card
$790.00
Cisco
Cisco A9K-36X10GE-TR Refurbished — 36-Port 10GE SFP+ Line Card
MPN: A9K-36X10GE-TR
$790.00
In Stock — Ships Same Day
