Product Type | Carrier-grade Edge Router Chassis |
Series | Cisco ASR 9000 Series |
Model | ASR 9903 1.6T Flexible Consumption Chassis |
Form Factor | 3RU |
Weight | 36.07 kg (79.5 lb) |
Power Requirements | AC or DC power, dual power feeds |
Power Consumption | Up to 1300W (typical configuration) |
Redundancy | Fully redundant fabric, power, and fans |
Mounting Type | Rack-mountable |
Cisco ASR 9903 1.6T Flexible Consumption Chassis, 3RU



Key Benefits

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- Compact 3RU size makes it ideal for high-density environments requiring a small footprint
- TAA compliance positions it well for public-sector and government applications
- Flexible consumption enables organizations to optimize cost by scaling usage over time
Product Overview
The Cisco ASR 9903 1.6T Flexible Consumption Chassis is a high-performance, space-efficient solution for scalable enterprise and service provider networks. With its compact 3RU form factor, the platform is ideal for high-density edge deployments and supports flexible consumption to align with changing capacity needs. TAA compliance ensures suitability for regulated industries and government projects. While detailed technical specifications are not fully available, this model offers integration within Cisco’s trusted ASR 9000 series infrastructure.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Country of Origin | China / Mexico |
Certifications | NEBS Level 3, ETSI 300, RoHS, CE Mark, FCC Part 15 |
EMC Standards | EN55032, CISPR22, VCCI, AS/NZS CISPR22 |
Safety Standards | UL/CSA 60950-1/62368-1, IEC 60950-1/62368-1 |
Advanced Security Features
Network Security Features | MACsec on select interfaces, control plane protection |
Access Control | Role-based access control (RBAC) |
Encryption Support | IPSec, MACsec (interface dependent) |
AAA Support | TACACS+, RADIUS, local authentication |
Secure Boot | Yes |
Interfaces
Total System Bandwidth | 1.6 Tbps |
Line Card Slots | 3 |
Route Processor Slots | 2 |
Fabric Card Slots | 5 |
Management Ports | 1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet, USB, Console |
Uplink Support | Supports 1/10/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces via modular line cards |
Packet Forwarding Rate | 1.6 Tbps full duplex (with supported line cards) |
Integrated Timing Ports | 1 BITS, 1 10MHz, 1 1PPS, 1 ToD (Time of Day) |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 5.2 x 23 x 30 in. (13.21 x 58.42 x 76.2 cm) |
Operating Temperature | 5° to 40°C (41° to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 85% noncondensing |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% noncondensing |
Altitude (Operating) | Up to 10,000 ft (3,000 m) |
Cooling | Front-to-back airflow with redundant fan trays |
Noise Level | 70 dB (typical) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco IOS XR Software |
Remote Management Protocols | SNMP, NETCONF, RESTCONF, CLI, XML, gRPC |
Licensed Features | Perpetual and Flexible Consumption Licensing Models (Bandwidth-based) |
Included Cloud Features | Support for Cisco Crosswork Network Automation, Telemetry Stream Out |
Software Updates | Supported via IOS XR subscription model |