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Cisco A9K-RSP440-TR Refurbished — 440G/Slot Route Switch Processor Card
MPN: A9K-RSP440-TR
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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.
Carrier-grade control plane performance. Professionally tested. Backed by a Lifetime Warranty.
This refurbished Cisco A9K-RSP440-TR is the packet-transport-optimized Route Switch Processor for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series, delivering 440 Gbps per slot of switching fabric capacity. Professionally tested and reset to factory defaults, this unit ships from WhaleyComm with a Certificate of Testing and is certified through our ISO 9001, R2v3, and e-Stewards programs. With 6 GB of ECC-protected DRAM, dual 16 GB SSDs, and an 8 GB embedded USB, the A9K-RSP440-TR provides the memory and storage foundation required for demanding carrier-class deployments.The A9K-RSP440-TR operates as the main system processor of the Cisco ASR 9000 Series, running Cisco IOS XR Software with true process modularity — each routing protocol executes in separate protected memory, supporting multiple instances of control, data, and management planes simultaneously. The fully integrated, full-duplex dual-switch fabric enables high-availability operation with support for both single and redundant RSP configurations. Two 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ cluster ports, dual 100/1000BASE-T management LAN ports, an advanced timing subsystem with IEEE 1588 PTPv2, GPS, BITS, and SyncE support make this RSP a purpose-built transport platform for mobile backhaul, aggregation, and carrier Ethernet edge environments.
Purchasing a refurbished A9K-RSP440-TR through WhaleyComm delivers the same Cisco genuine hardware performance at a fraction of new-unit pricing. With 25+ years and 5,000+ enterprise customers served, WhaleyComm stands behind every unit with a no-questions-asked Lifetime Warranty — making this an outstanding value for service providers and enterprises scaling or extending existing ASR 9000 deployments.
Technical Specifications
Part Number
A9K-RSP440-TR
Product Type
Route Switch Processor Card
Platform
Cisco ASR 9000 Series
Optimization
Packet Transport
Fabric Capacity
440 Gbps per slot
System Memory (DRAM)
6 GB ECC-protected
Solid State Storage
2 x 16 GB SSD
Embedded USB Storage
8 GB
Network Uplink Ports
2 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+
Management LAN Ports
2 x 100/1000BASE-T RJ-45
Console Port
1 x RJ-45
Auxiliary Port
1 x RJ-45
External USB
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
Timing Clock Connections
2 independent clock source connections
IEEE 1588 Support
Copper 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet port
Timing Protocols
GPS, BITS, PTPv2, SyncE, ToD (RS422/RS232), 1-pps RS422, 10 MHz in/out
Alarm Outputs
Critical (CR), Major (MJ), Minor (MN) LEDs; Alarm Cut-Off (ACO) and lamp test
Operating System
Cisco IOS XR Software
Condition
Refurbished
Ideal Use Cases
Service Provider Edge and Aggregation
The A9K-RSP440-TR is purpose-built for carrier Ethernet edge environments requiring 440 Gbps per slot of switching capacity, making it ideal for service providers running high-density 10 GE and 100 GE aggregation layers.
Mobile Backhaul and 4G/LTE Transport
Integrated support for IEEE 1588 PTPv2, GPS, BITS, SyncE, and ToD timing makes this RSP a strong fit for mobile backhaul networks requiring precise frequency and phase synchronization across 4G and LTE transport infrastructure.
MPLS and Carrier VPN Deployments
With Cisco IOS XR Software support for L2VPN, L3VPN, MPLS TE-FRR, H-QoS, and NSF/NSR, the A9K-RSP440-TR is well-suited for large-scale MPLS core and edge deployments requiring high availability and fast convergence.
High-Availability Control Plane Redundancy
The A9K-RSP440-TR supports dual RSP configurations with fully integrated, full-duplex switch fabric, enabling nonstop forwarding and nonstop routing for mission-critical networks that cannot tolerate control plane downtime.
ASR 9000 Chassis Refresh or RSP Upgrade
Enterprises and carriers upgrading from earlier RSP generations or scaling an existing ASR 9006, ASR 9010, or ASR 9904 chassis will find the A9K-RSP440-TR a cost-effective, drop-in upgrade to boost control plane and fabric performance.
IPTV, CDN, and Video Infrastructure
Designed to handle demanding video, cloud, and mobile traffic profiles, the A9K-RSP440-TR supports high-density line card configurations and distributed forwarding needed for IPTV delivery and content distribution network backbones.
What's Included
1 x Cisco A9K-RSP440-TR Route Switch Processor Card
Certificate of Testing
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 Chassis
✓
Cisco ASR 9006
✓
Cisco ASR 9010
✓
Cisco ASR 9904
Compatible Fabric Cards
A9K-FC
A9K-FC2
A9K-FC3
Line Card Compatibility
✓
Both service-optimized and transport-optimized ASR 9000 Series line cards are supported. Different line card types may be mixed within the same chassis alongside the A9K-RSP440-TR.
Operating System
✓
Cisco IOS XR Software (license required separately)
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.
Both are RSP 440 processors for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series and offer the same 440 Gbps per slot fabric capacity. The key difference is memory: the A9K-RSP440-TR ships with 6 GB ECC-protected DRAM and is optimized for packet transport workloads, while the A9K-RSP440-SE includes 12 GB DRAM and is optimized for large-scale service-edge deployments requiring higher route and VRF scale. For pure transport and mobile backhaul environments, the A9K-RSP440-TR is the appropriate choice.
The A9K-RSP440-TR is compatible with the Cisco ASR 9006, ASR 9010, and ASR 9904 chassis. Both service-optimized and transport-optimized line cards can be mixed within the same chassis alongside this RSP, providing maximum configuration flexibility. Contact our engineering team to verify compatibility with your specific chassis version and line card mix.
Yes. The Cisco ASR 9000 Series operates on Cisco IOS XR Software, which requires valid Cisco licensing for full feature operation. WhaleyComm supplies the hardware only — software licenses must be obtained separately through Cisco or an authorized Cisco reseller. Please contact our team at +1 214 607-4800 or sales@whaleycomm.com for guidance.
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-RSP440-TR Refurbished — 440G/Slot Route Switch Processor Card
$125.00
Cisco
Cisco A9K-RSP440-TR Refurbished — 440G/Slot Route Switch Processor Card
MPN: A9K-RSP440-TR
$125.00
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