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Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Overview and Reference Guide
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Chapter 1 Overview and Physical Description
Chassis Physical Overview
This chapter briefly describes the chassis configuration and components of the Cisco ASR 9000 Series
Routers. For information on the Cisco ASR 9001 and Cisco ASR 9001-S Routers, see:
Cisco ASR 9001 and Cisco ASR 9001-S Routers Hardware Installation Guide
Cisco ASR 9010 Router
The Cisco ASR 9010 Router chassis is centered around a redundant pair of RSP cards, along with eight
line cards. The 10-slot chassis size fits in Telco, EIA, and ETSI racks and cabinets.
The version 1 power system has three power modules in each of two power trays. The version 2 power
system has four power modules in each of two power trays.
Figure 1-1 shows the slot locations for the chassis with version 1 power trays.
Figure 1-2 shows the slot locations for the chassis with version 2 power trays.
Figure 1-1 Cisco ASR 9010 Router Chassis Components—Version 1 Power Trays
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Six AC/DC or DC/DC
power modules
Front air intake
Eight slots
(four on each side)
for line cards
Rear air exhaust
Rack mount bracket
Two fan trays
Two center slots
reserved for
redundant RSPs
Cable management
tray