Data Sheet

Cisco ASR 901 Series Aggregation

Services Routers
The Cisco ASR 901 Series Aggregation Services Routers are hardened, high-speed,
low-power-consumption routers optimized for any-generation cell-site Radio Access
Network (RAN) backhaul and Ethernet access. By using Cisco ASR 901 routers,
operators can reduce backhaul operating costs, simplify and converge their RAN and
Ethernet access networks, and enhance their profit opportunities with mobile and
premium Ethernet services.
RAN cell sites are places of transformation between mobile radio and mobile transport networks. Cost-effective
RAN backhaul requires the ability to securely aggregate the transport of traffic from both traditional and
next-generation radios across multiple transport options available at the cell site, be they macro, pico, or enterprise
small cells. The Cisco ASR 901 routers are designed to minimize operating costs and optimize this radio-totransport transformation through scalable time-division multiplexing (TDM) and IP/Ethernet interfaces for any
combination of multivendor, multigeneration radios and transport networks.

Product Overview
The Cisco ASR 901 Series Aggregation Services Routers are compact cell-site and Ethernet access routers
specifically designed to clock, aggregate, and backhaul mixed-generation RAN traffic. Cisco ASR 901 routers
prioritize and process cell-site voice, data, and signaling traffic as part of the Cisco Unified RAN Backhaul solution
for reliable transport across any available backhaul networks, including T1/E1, ATM, Carrier Ethernet, microwave,
WiMAX, and service provider Wi-Fi networks.
Designed for cell sites and Carrier Ethernet access, the Cisco ASR 901 differentiating features include:

Low power consumption

Line rate performance for all Layer 2 and Layer 3 interfaces

Flexible clocking options: TDM, Building Integrated Timing Supply (BITS), GPS (10Mhz,
1PPS/ToD),1588v2, and Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE)

Secure Mobile Transport: with IPSec and Network Address Port Translation (NAPT)

Extended operating temperatures

Small form factor: 1 rack unit (RU) with 8.3 - 9.1 in. depth

Redundant power and cooling

Pay-as-you-grow investment model

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Figures 1 and 2 show the two basic 1-Gigabit Ethernet models of the Cisco ASR 901 Series routers.
Figure 1.

Cisco ASR 901-12C-FT-D and ASR 901-4C-FT-D Routers

Figure 2.

Cisco ASR 901-12C-F-D and ASR 901-4C-F-D Routers

Figures 3 through 6 show the six basic 10-Gigabit Ethernet models of the Cisco ASR 901 Series routers.
Figure 3.

Cisco ASR 901-6CZ-FT-D Router

Figure 4.

Cisco ASR 901-6CZ-F-D and ASR 901-6CZ-FS-D Routers (with Secure Mobile Transport)

Figure 5.

Cisco ASR 901-6CZ-FT-A Router

Figure 6.

Cisco ASR 901-6CZ-F-A and ASR 901-6CZ-FS-A Routers (with Secure Mobile Transport)

Major Applications
Cell-Site Backhaul for Mobile Applications
Deployed as cell-site routers for mobile backhaul, the Cisco ASR 901 routers can aggregate multiple base stations
through multiple TDM, Ethernet, and IP interfaces, and can use Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), Resilient
Ethernet Protocol (REP), Multilink Point-to-Point Protocol (MLPPP), Layer 2 VPN (L2VPN), Layer 3 VPN (L3VPN),
and other common transport protocols for RAN backhaul. Essentially, the routers prioritize, differentiate, and
segment any combination of 2G, 3G, or 4G traffic for backhaul over any combination of IP/Ethernet and TDM
(E1/T1) infrastructures (copper, microwave, or optical).

Enterprise Small Cell Backhaul

Mobile traffic will now traverse from enterprise networks across public networks, so it is essential to protect the
integrity of both enterprise and carrier data. To provide secure transport across any enterprise network, a highperformance IPSec acceleration engine is required. At the same time, it is important to be able to manage both
public and private networks through support for NAPT. The Cisco ASR 901 provides secure mobile transport to
satisfy the evolving backhaul requirements of deploying enterprise small cells.

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Metro Ethernet Access

Cisco ASR 901 routers allow service providers to simultaneously manage and operate Pseudowire Emulation Edge
to Edge (PWE3) and Carrier Ethernet environments by supporting line-rate Layer 2 Ethernet operations,
administration, and maintenance (EOAM), including Connectivity Fault Management (CFM), Ethernet Local
Management Interface (E-LMI), REP, QinQ, and link aggregation.

Business Access Device

Cisco ASR 901 routers are optimized for remote-access and small aggregation sites where a fully featured,
compact access platform is needed. The routers offer business service flexibility using an Ethernet virtual circuit
(EVC) infrastructure and deliver Layer 2, IP, and MPLS transport for advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN services.

Benefits
Cisco ASR 901 routers help service providers deliver advanced services and reduce operating costs for mobile
backhaul and Carrier Ethernet access solutions. Highlights include the following.

Network Simplification
Cisco network virtualization technology can simplify network operations by reducing the number of components
that must be managed, supporting easier configuration. The Cisco ASR 901 supports Zero Touch Provisioning
(ZTP) and autonomic networking and service activation to accelerate network deployment and service turn-up. The
result is increased network scalability, improved service velocity, and lower operating costs. Capable of network
virtualization, Cisco ASR 901 routers can be deployed as satellites of a Cisco ASR 9000 Series system to reduce
the complexity of todays mobile Internet networks.

Service Scalability
Cisco ASR 901 routers deliver line-rate performance and flexible service scalability in a compact form factor. With
support for up to 32,000 MAC addresses, up to 4000 bridge domains, and multiple hierarchical queues, the routers
deliver high performance and scale for all mobile and Carrier Ethernet services.

Comprehensive Services
With Cisco ASR 901 routers, services can be prioritized and differentiated through hierarchical quality of service
(HQoS) and security attributes. The routers offer advanced traffic analytics and performance monitoring and
control, including per-traffic-class metering, bidirectional packets, and byte statistics. The service offering is
enhanced with comprehensive OAM functionality, including Layer 2 CFM, IP service-level agreements (SLAs) for
Layer 3, IPSec and NAPT for enterprise small cell backhaul, and MPLS OAM and TDM advanced timing and
synchronization.

Advanced Timing
Cisco ASR 901 routers provide the timing services required in todays converged access networks by offering
integrated support for the BITS, 10-MHz, 1 pulse-per-second (PPS), and time-of-day (ToD) interfaces. The routers
support SyncE on copper and optical ports and IEEE1588v2 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) clock recovery from T1
and E1 ports.

Reliable Deployment
A Cisco end-to-end mobile backhaul solution offers the carrier greater confidence in the delivery of a truly carrierclass mobile backhaul network. Through transport and service redundancy, the Cisco architecture helps assure
network availability, resiliency, and best-in-class performance.

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Pay-as-You-Grow Investment Model

The use of licensing to activate features and ports on the Cisco ASR 901 Series allows service providers to
customize and schedule investments in their networks for a time when network growth and customer demand
justify the investment. Unlike investments in the core and edge, where the physical location of network assets has
minimal impact on their accessibility and usage, the ROI on an access element is heavily influenced by its location
in the network and proximity to customers. With little or any need for service calls, the Cisco ASR 901 Series can
be deployed, and later, features and ports can be activated as demand, growth, or service activation dictate. This
delivers significant investment protection and allows flexible timing for migrating from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps, deploying
MPLS, TDM, clocking, security services, and boosting service capacity.

Green Hardware
Cisco ASR 901 routers help service providers reduce operating costs by optimizing energy efficiency, allowing
cost-effective and responsible resource management. The routers are designed for low power consumption with
Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliant, lead-free components. An indirect benefit is a significant
reduction of carbon emissions.

Components and Options

Table 1 lists the hardware parts available for the Cisco ASR 901 Series.
Table 1.

Hardware Components for the Cisco ASR 901 Series

Part Number

Description

A901-12C-F-D

Cisco ASR 901 Series Aggregation Services Router Chassis, Ethernet-only interfaces, DC power

A901-12C-FT-D

Cisco ASR 901 Series Aggregation Services Router Chassis, Ethernet and TDM interfaces, DC power

A901-4C-F-D

Cisco ASR 901 Series Aggregation Services Router Chassis, PAYG 4 GE Port, Ethernet-only interfaces, DC power

A901-4C-FT-D

Cisco ASR 901 Series Aggregation Services Router Chassis, PAYG 4 GE Port, Ethernet and TDM interfaces, DC
power

A901-6CZ-F-D

Cisco ASR 901 Series Aggregation Services Router Chassis, Ethernet-only interfaces, 10 GE, DC power, USB

A901-6CZ-FT-D

Cisco ASR 901 Series Aggregation Services Router Chassis, Ethernet and TDM interfaces, 10 GE, DC power, USB

A901-6CZ-F-A

Cisco ASR 901 Series Aggregation Services Router Chassis, Ethernet-only interfaces, 10 GE, AC power, USB

A901-6CZ-FT-A

Cisco ASR 901 Series Aggregation Services Router Chassis, Ethernet and TDM interfaces, 10 GE, AC power, USB

A901-6CZ-FS-D

Cisco ASR 901 Series Aggregation Services Router Chassis, Ethernet-only interfaces, 10 GE, IPSec/NAPT, DC
power, USB

A901-6CZ-FS-A

Cisco ASR 901 Series Aggregation Services Router Chassis, Ethernet-only interfaces, 10 GE, IPSec/NAPT, AC
power, USB

Cisco ASR 901 Accessories

CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45

Console cable: 6 ft with RJ-45 and DB9F

CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45=

Console cable: 6 ft with RJ-45 and DB9F (spare)

Cisco ASR 901 Rack Mount Kits

A901-RCKMNT-19IN

Cisco ASR 901 Router 19-in. Rack Mount Kit

A901-RCKMNT-19IN=

Cisco ASR 901 Router 19-in. Rack Mount Kit, spare

A901-RCKMNT-23IN

Cisco ASR 901 Router 23-in. Rack Mount Kit

A901-RCKMNT-23IN=

Cisco ASR 901 Router 23-in. Rack Mount Kit, spare

A901-RCKMNT-R19

Cisco ASR 901 Router Recessed Rack Mount Kit for 19-in. cabinet

A901-RCKMNT-R19=

Cisco ASR 901 Router Recessed Rack Mount Kit for 19-in. cabinet, spare

A901Z-RCKMNT-19IN

Cisco ASR 901 10GE Router 19-in. Rack Mount Kit

A901Z-RCKMNT-19IN=

Cisco ASR 901 10GE Router 19-in. Rack Mount Kit, spare

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Part Number

Description

A901Z-RCKMNT-23IN

Cisco ASR 901 10GE Router 23-in. Rack Mount Kit

A901Z-RCKMNT-23IN=

Cisco ASR 901 10GE Router 23-in. Rack Mount Kit, spare

A901Z-RCKMNT-ETSI

Cisco ASR 901 10GE Router ETSI Rack Mount Kit

A901Z-RCKMNT-ETSI=

Cisco ASR 901 10GE Router ETSI Rack Mount Kit, spare

A901Z-RCKMNT-R19

Cisco ASR 901 10GE Router Recessed Rack Mount Kit for 19-in. cabinet

A901Z-RCKMNT-R19=

Cisco ASR 901 10GE Router Recessed Rack Mount Kit for 19-in. cabinet, spare

A901Z-RCKMNT-R23

Cisco ASR 901 10GE Router Recessed Rack Mount Kit for 23-in. cabinet

A901Z-RCKMNT-R23=

Cisco ASR 901 10GE Router Recessed Rack Mount Kit for 23-in. cabinet, spare

A901Z-RCKMNT-RETS

Cisco ASR 901 10GE Router Recessed Rack Mount Kit for ETSI cabinet

A901Z-RCKMNT-RETS=

Cisco ASR 901 10GE Router Recessed Rack Mount Kit for ETSI cabinet, spare

A901Z-RCKMNT-WALL

Cisco ASR 901 10GE Router Wall Mount Kit

A901Z-RCKMNT-WALL=

Cisco ASR 901 10GE Router Wall Mount Kit, spare

The Cisco ASR 901 Series supports a wide range of Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) and enhanced SFP
(SFP+) optics modules. Table 2 lists their part numbers. The operational temperatures supported for the optics are
defined by individual SFP or SFP+ modules.
Table 2.

SFP and SFP+ Modules Supported with the Cisco ASR 901 Series

Type

Part Number

Ethernet SFP

GLC-LH-SMD, GLC-EX-SMD, GLC-ZX-SMD, GLC-LX-SM-RGD, GLC-SX-MMD, GLC-SX-MM-RGD, GLC-ZX-SM,

GLC-ZX-SM-RGD, GLC-T, GLC-BX-U, GLC-BX-D, SFP-GE-L, SFP-GE-S, SFP-GE-Z, SFP-GE-T, CWDM-SFP1470, CWDM-SFP-1490, CWDM-SFP-1510, CWDM-SFP-1530, CWDM-SFP-1550, CWDM-SFP-1570, CWDMSFP-1590, CWDM-SFP-1610, Ranging from DWDM-SFP-3033 to DWDM-SFP-6141 (40 wavelengths), GLC-BX40D-I, GLC-BX40-U-I, GLC-BX40-DA-I, GLC-BX80-D-I, GLC-BX80-U-I

Ethernet SFP+

SFP-10G-SR, SFP-10G-LR, SFP-10G-ER, SFP-10G-ZR, SFP-10G-LRM, SFP-10G-SR-X, SFP-10G-LR-X, DWDMSFP+, SFP-H10GB-CU1M, SFP-H10GB-CU3M, SFP-H10GB-CU5M, SFP-H10GB-ACU7M, SFP-H10GB-ACU10M

Flexible Software Options

The Cisco ASR 901 Series is supported in Cisco IOS Software. Table 3 describes the Cisco IOS Software feature
licenses that are supported, allowing service providers the flexibility to invest in software resources only when their
businesses need it. The Cisco ASR 901 Series offers five different Cisco IOS Software feature licenses. Each
license enables features on a per-chassis basis.

The Base license includes support for Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, Sync-E, and 1588 Ordinary Clock.

The Advanced IP Metro license adds the following capabilities to the Base license: TDM, MPLS, CESoPSN
pseudowires, MPLS VPN support, Ethernet pseudowires, and pseudowire redundancy.

The Advanced Timing license adds support for IEEE IEEE 1588v2 Boundary Clock.

The IP Security License adds Secure Mobile Transport for IPSec/NAPT.

The Network Virtualization License support adds support for nV Satellite.

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Table 3.

Descriptions of Cisco IOS Software Feature Licenses for Cisco ASR 901 Series

Cisco IOS Software

Feature License

Part Number

Description

Base

SL-A901-B

Base feature license supports:

Layer 2: EVC Infra, 802.1Q, 802.1ad, QinQ, 802.3ah, Y.1564/RFC 2544 GEN, Storm Control,
REP over LAG/LACP, Dual RENN, SPAN, and REP
QoS,2 Level H-QoS and Egress Policing
Layer 3: IPv4 static routes, BGPv4, IS-IS, OSPFv2, BFD, Multi-Virtual Route Forwarding
(VRF) (VRF-lite), host connectivity, HSRP,VRRP, and IPv4/IPv6 PIM
IPv6 static routes, Multiprotocol BGP, IS-IS, OSPFv3, BFDv6
E-OAM: CFM (BD, port level), IP SLA, Y.1731 FM, Y.1731 PM, Y.1731 SLM
Clocking: SyncE with SSM and ESMC, 1588v2 OC, Microwave ACM, Hybrid Clocking,
Redundant PTP instances(G.8265.1)
Security: Port ACL and Router ACL
Management: SNMP, SSH, Telnet, DOM, Autonomic Networking

Advanced IP Metro

SL-A901-A
L-SL-A901-A=

Advanced IP Metro feature license supports:

Base features (above)
MPLS: MPLS using Label Distribution Protocol (LDP), EoMPLS, L3VPN, MPLS OAM,
pseudowire redundancy, TE FRR, Labeled BGP (RFC3107), Remote LFA FRR, Y.1564 over
PW and EVC Xconnect
E-OAM: CFM over pseudowire, IP SLA (LSP), Y.1731 PM over Pseudowire
TDM: T1/E1, Circuit Emulation Service over Packet Switched Network (CESoPSN) over MPLS
and User Datagram Protocol (UDP), Structure Agnostic TDM over Packet (SAToP) over MPLS
and UDP, PPP High-Level Data Control (HDLC) over MPLS, IP over PPP, HDLC, MLPPP,
QoS over MLPPP, TDM Pseudowire redundancy, TDM Local Switching, ATM-IMA PW
Redundancy
Management: Y.1731 PM on the EVC Xconnect, Ethernet terminal loopback over Xconnect

Advanced Timing

SL-A901-T

Advanced Timing Services for IEEE 1588v2 Boundary Clock

L-SL-A901-T=
IP Security

SL-A901-I

Secure Mobile Transport for IPSec/NAPT

L-SL-A901-I=
Network Virtualization

SL-A901-NV

Network Virtualization (nV) Satellite Services

SL-A901-NV=

Table 4 provides brief descriptions of the Cisco ASR 901 port upgrade options for the 1-Gigabit Ethernet models.
Table 4.

Cisco ASR 901 Series Port Upgrade Options

Part Number

Product Name

GE Port Upgrade License Options

FLS-A901-4S

ASR 901 4 Port SFP GE Upgrade License

FLS-A901-4T

ASR 901 4 Port Copper GE Upgrade License

GE Port Upgrade License Options (Spares)

FLS-A901-4S=

ASR 901 4 Port SFP GE Upgrade License: Paper License

L-FLS-A901-4S=

ASR 901 4 Port SFP GE Upgrade License: e-Delivery License

FLS-A901-4T=

ASR 901 4 Port Copper GE Upgrade License: Paper License

L-FLS-A901-4T=

ASR 901 4 Port Copper GE Upgrade License: e-Delivery License

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Table 5 provides brief descriptions of the Cisco ASR 901 port upgrade options for the 10-Gigabit Ethernet models.
Table 5.

Cisco ASR 901 Series Port Upgrade Options for the 10-Gigabit Ethernet Models

Part Number

Product Name

GE Port Upgrade License Options

FLS-A901-4

ASR 901 4 Port GE Upgrade License

FLS-A901-2Z

ASR 901 2x 10GE Port SFP Upgrade License

GE Port Upgrade License Options (Spares)

FLS-A901-4=

ASR 901 4 Port GE Upgrade License: Paper License

L-FLS-A901-4=

ASR 901 4 Port GE Upgrade License: e-Delivery License

FLS-A901-2Z=

ASR 901 2x 10 GE Port SFP Upgrade License: Paper License

L-FLS-A901-2Z=

ASR 901 2x 10 GE Port SFP Upgrade License: e-Delivery License

Major Features
Table 6 lists the features of the Cisco ASR 901 routers.
Table 6.

Cisco ASR 901 Routers Features

Features
Ethernet Services
EVCs for:

802.1q
802.1ad (QinQ)
Selective QinQ

Inner and outer VLAN classification

IEEE bridging
REP
MSTP
802.3ad Link Aggregation Bundles
EoMPLS
EoMPLS pseudowire redundancy
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Client for Switch Virtual Interface(SVI)
Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)
L2 Protocol Peering, Forwarding, and Tunneling
Ethernet Loopback
TDM
T1/E1
Pseudowire setup and maintenance using the LDP: RFC 4447
Structure-Aware TDM CESoPSN: RFC 5086
Structure-Aware TDM Circuit Emulation Service over UDP (CESoUDP): RFC 5086
SAToP: RFC 4553
Structure-Agnostic TDM over UDP: RFC 4553
Pseudowire redundancy for CESoPSN and SAToP over MPLS
IP over HDLC, PPP, and MLPPP
QoS
ANSI T1.403 Remote Loopback
Bit Error Rate Test (BERT)
ATM-IMA
Per VC level shaping, CBR, UBR, UBR+, VBR-RT, VBR-nRT
TDM Local Switching

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Features
Layer 3 and MPLS Services
Layer 3 routing
Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF) Load Sharing of Equal Cost Paths (ECMP)
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System (IS-IS)
Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD) support for OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, and static routes
MPLS
LDP with Label Edge Router (LER) and Label Switch Router (LSR) support
Equal Cost Multiple Path (ECMP) support
MPLS L3VPN
IPv6 routing (BGP, OSPF, ISIS, static routes), BFDv6
Two-Way Active Measurement Protocol (TWAMP)
Labeled BGP (RFC 3107)
Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP)
Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
Multi-hop BFD
MPLS Traffic Engineering/Fast Reroute (TE/FRR)
QoS
IEEE 802.1p QoS
IP Precedence Type of Service (ToS)
Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) traffic shaping and policing
Class-Based Weighted Fair Queuing (CBWFQ)
Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED)
Priority queuing
2-rate 3-color (2R3C) policing
Egress shaping per queue
Modular QoS CLI (MQC)
Hierarchical QoS (HQoS)
Classification based on class of service (CoS), VLAN ID, DSCP, or IP precedence
QoS ingress and egress statistics
ACL QoS on IPv4
IPv6 QoS
Multicast
IPv4 Multicast: Source Specific Multicast
IPv4 Multicast: Source Specific Multicast (SSM) Mapping
IPv4 Multicast: Internet Group Management Protocol Versions 1, 2, and 3 (IGMPv1, v2, and v3)
IPv4 Multicast: IGMP Snooping
IPv6 Multicast: Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) Protocol, Versions 1 and 2
IPv6 Multicast: PIM Source-Specific Multicast (PIM-SSM)
IPv6 Multicast: MLD Snooping
Timing
IEEE1588-2008 Ordinary Clock
IEEE1588-2008 Boundary Clock
Hybrid Clocking
T1/E1 line timing
Time of Day (ToD), 10 MHz, 1 (PPS)
BITS
ITU-T SyncE support on copper and fiber

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Features
OAM
IEEE 802.1ag Connectivity Fault Management (CFM)
Ethernet Local Management Interface (ELMI)
IEEE 802.3ah Link OAM
MPLS OAM
IP SLA
Y.1731 Fault and Performance Management
Dying Gasp
Security
Authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) with TACACS+ and RADIUS
Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol v2
Layer 3 ACLs
IPSec
NAPT
Availability
REP
Cisco Express Forwarding Load Sharing of Equal Cost Paths
IEEE 802.1s MSTP
Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD) support for OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, and static routes
Multi Hop BFD
HSRP and VRRP
Pseudowire redundancy
TE/FRR
Manageability
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
SSH, Telnet
Command Line Interface (CLI)
Cisco Prime Network: fault, provisioning, and performance management
Remote Monitoring (RMON)
Embedded Event Manager (EEM) Script
Data Collection Manager (DCM)
Zero Touch Provisioning
Autonomic Networking
Service Activation

Product Specifications
Tables 7, 8, and 9 list product, power, and environmental specifications for the Cisco ASR 901 routers. Table 12
provides safety and compliance information.
Table 7.

Cisco ASR 901 Series System Specifications

Description

Cisco ASR 901 Series Specification

Dimensions (H x W x D)

A901-12C-FT-D, A901-4C-FT-D: 1.7 x 17.5 x 8.3 in. (43.2 x 444.5 x 211 mm), 1 RU
A901-12C-F-D, A901-4C-F-D: 1.7 x 17.5 x 8.3 in. (43.2 x 444.5 x 211 mm), 1 RU
A901-6CZ-FT-D: 1.7 x 17.5 x 9.1 in. (43.2 x 444.5 x 231 mm), 1RU
A901-6CZ-F-D: 1.7 x 17.5 x 9.1 in. (43.2 x 444.5 x 231 mm), 1RU
A901-6CZ-FS-D: 1.7 x 17.5 x 9.1 in. (43.2 x 444.5 x 231 mm), 1RU
A901-6CZ-FT-A: 1.7 x 17.5 x 9.1 in. (43.2 x 444.5 x 231 mm), 1RU
A901-6CZ-F-A: 1.7 x 17.5 x 9.1 in. (43.2 x 444.5 x 231 mm), 1RU
A901-6CZ-FS-A: 1.7 x 17.5 x 9.1 in. (43.2 x 444.5 x 231 mm), 1RU

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Description

Cisco ASR 901 Series Specification

Weight

A901-12C-FT-D, A901-4C-FT-D: 8.15 lb (3.7 kg)

A901-12C-F-D, A901-4C-F-D: 7.93 lb (3.6 kg)
A901-6CZ-FT-D: 8.15 lb (3.7 kg)
A901-6CZ-F-D: 7.93 lb (3.6 kg)
A901-6CZ-FS-D: 7.93 lb (3.6 kg)
A901-6CZ-FT-A: 8.15 lb (3.7 kg)
A901-6CZ-F-A: 7.93 lb (3.6 kg)
A901-6CZ-FS-A: 7.93 lb (3.6 kg)

Memory

Flash memory:
A901-12C-FT-D, A901-4C-FT-D: 128 MB (onboard flash)
A901-12C-F-D, A901-4C-F-D: 128 MB (onboard flash)
A901-6CZ-FT-D: 128 MB (onboard flash)
A901-6CZ-F-D: 128 MB (onboard flash)
A901-6CZ-FS-D: 256 MB (onboard flash)
A901-6CZ-FT-A: 128 MB (onboard flash)
A901-6CZ-F-A: 128 MB (onboard flash)
A901-6CZ-FS-A: 256 MB (onboard flash)
System memory:
A901-12C-FT-D, A901-4C-FT-D: 1 GB (DDR3)
A901-12C-F-D, A901-4C-F-D: 1 GB (DDR3)
A901-6CZ-FT-D: 1 GB (DDR3)
A901-6CZ-F-D: 1 GB (DDR3)
A901-6CZ-FS-D: 1 GB (DDR3)
A901-6CZ-FT-A: 1 GB (DDR3)
A901-6CZ-F-A: 1 GB (DDR3)
A901-6CZ-FS-A: 1 GB (DDR3)

Rack mounts

1 GE models:
19-in. rack mount option
23-in. rack mount option
Recessed rack mount option for 19-in. cabinets
10 GE models:
19-in. rack mount option
23-in. rack mount option
ETSI rack mount option
Recessed rack mount option for 19-in. cabinets
Recessed rack mount option for 23-in. cabinets
Recessed rack mount option for ETSI cabinets
Wall mount option

Ethernet ports

4 100/1000 RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports

4 x 1 SFP Gigabit Ethernet ports1
4 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet Combo ports1
2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports (10 GE models only)

TDM ports

A901-12C-FT-D: 16 T1/E1
A901-4C-FT-D: 16 T1/E1
A901-6CZ-FT-D: 8 T1/E1
A901-6CZ-FT-A: 8 T1/E1

Console port

1 (up to 115.2 Kbps)

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Cisco ASR 901 Series Specification

USB port

1 supported on the following chassis models:

A901-6CZ-FT-D
A901-6CZ-F-D
A901-6CZ-FS-D
A901-6CZ-FT-A
A901-6CZ-F-A
A901-6CZ-FS-A

External timing ports

BITS input, 10-MHz input/output, 1 PPS input/output, ToD interface, and SyncE

Fans

1 GE models: dual fan, 1+1 redundancy

10 GE models: three fans, with redundancy

Air flow

Left to right airflow

Cabling

Front-panel access cabling and LED indicators

Power supplies

2 power supplies (DC only); module redundancy: 1:1

1 power supply (AC only)

Mean Time Between Failure

(MTBF)

A901-12C-F-D:

614,790 hours

A901-4C-F-D:

614,790 hours

A901-12C-FT-D: 378,310 hours

A901-4C-FT-D:

378,310 hours

A901-6CZ-F-D:

491,160 hours

A901-6CZ-FS-D: 478,460 hours

A901-6CZ-FT-D: 378,490 hours
A901-6CZ-FT-A: 383,220 hours
A901-6CZ-F-A:

499,660 hours

A901-6CZ-FS-A: 480,050 hours

1

Fiber ports can operate at 100 M with 100-M FX SFP.

Table 8.

Power Specifications

Description

Cisco ASR 901 Specifications

Power consumption

1 GE models: dual DC
DC-input power and power dissipation:
A901-12C-F-D: 40W
A901-4C-F-D: 40W
A901-12C-FT-D: 50W
A901-4C-FT-D: 50W
10 GE models: dual DC
Maximum DC-input power and power dissipation at 48V supply:
A901-6CZ-F-D: 58W
A901-6CZ-FS-D: 59W
A901-6CZ-FT-D: 67W
10 GE models: single AC only
AC-input power and power dissipation:
A901-6CZ-F-A: 57W
A901-6CZ-FS-A: 58W
A901-6CZ-FT-A: 65W

AC input voltage and

frequency

AC-input voltage rating: 100V-240V

1A-0.5A, 50-60Hz

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Power rating

1 GE models:
DC-input voltage rating: 24 VDC, -48 VDC, -60 VDC
DC-input current rating: 2.5A maximum for non-TDM variants and 3.0A maximum for TDM variants
10 GE models:
DC-input voltage rating: 24 VDC, -48 VDC, -60 VDC
DC-input current rating: 4A maximum

Power connector

6-position 2-tier stacked connector comprising two feeds, A and B DC power (AMPHENOL ELVA06100), and
3-position mating connectors for each feed (AMPHENOL ELVP03100)

AC power: AC voltage = 220V, Temp = 65C, Traffic -> 8 copper (1 GE) port + 4 SFP (GE) +2 SFP+ (10 GE)
+ 8 TDM ports

DC power: DC voltage = 48V, Temp = 65C, Traffic -> 8 copper (1 GE) port + 4 SFP (GE) +2 SFP+ (10 GE)
+ 8 TDM ports

Traffic conditions are the same for the AC and DC chassis. In the case of Ethernet-only chassis, TDM,
traffic is not present

Table 9.

Environmental Specifications

Description

Cisco ASR 901

Operating temperature

-40 to 149F (-40 to 65C)

Nonoperating temperature

-40 to 158F (-40 to 70C)

Relative humidity

10% to 85%, noncondensing, 5 %

Operational altitude

13,000 ft (4000m) maximum 104F (40C) ambient

Acoustic noise

1 GE models: 66 dBA with 23 cfm fan

10 GE models: 61 dBA with 19 cfm fan

Air flow

1 GE models: 46 cfm
10 GE models: 57 cfm

1
2

Optics used may limit the temperature range.

The above are for normal (nonfailure) operation. When operating with a fan failure, the above may be exceeded.

Table 10.

Safety and Compliance

Type
Safety

Standards
UL/CSA 60950-1
IEC/EN 60950-1
AS/NZS 60950.1

EMC emissions

FCC 47CFR15, Class A

EN55022, Class A
CISPR 22, Class A
AS/NZS CISPR 22, Class A
ICES 003, Class A
VCCI, Class A
KN 22, Class A

EMC immunity

EN/IEC61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity - Enclosure

EN/IEC61000-4-3 Radiated Immunity - Enclosure
EN/IEC61000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transient Immunity
EN/IEC61000-4-5 Surge
EN/IEC61000-4-6 Immunity to Conducted Disturbances

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Type

Standards

Network Equipment
Building Standards (NEBS)2

This product is designed to meet the following requirements

GR-63-CORE
GR-1089-CORE
GR-3108-CORE

ETSI/EN

EN 300 386 Telecommunications Network Equipment (EMC)

EN55022 Information Technology Equipment (Emissions)
EN55024 Information Technology Equipment (Immunity)
EN61000-6-1 Generic Immunity Standard

Network synchronization

GR-1244-CORE
ITU-T G.813
ITU-T G.703 clause 5
ITU-T G.703 clause 9
ITU-T G.8261/Y.1361
ITU-T G.781
ITU-T G.8264
IEEE1588-2008

E1

AS/ACIF S016: 2001

ITU.G.703: 1998
ITU I.431: 1993
TBR13: 1996
TBR12:1996: A1 1996
RRA No. 2009-38
ITU G.704
IC CS-03: 2004
DSPR Technical Condition 2004

T1

TIA-968B
ID0002: 2007
HKTA 2028: Edition 2010
Ethernet:
1000Base-T
100Base-T
100Base-FX
1000Base-S
1000BaseL
1000Base-Z
1000Base-E
1000Base-BX-U
1000Base-BX-D

DSPR Technical Requirement 2005

IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3ae
DSPR Technical Condition 2004
IEEE-802.3ah
ANSI X3.263-1995
ISO/IEC 9314-3

DWDM-SFP-GE:
CWDM-SFP-GE:
10000Base-S
10000Base-L
10000Base-Z
10000Base-E
1

The TDM ports (A901-12C-FT-D, A901-4C-FT-D, A901-6CZ-FT-D, and A901-6CZ-FT-A) and BITS ports require the use of
shielded twisted pair cabling (STP) for EMC emissions.

The copper Ethernet ports require the use of STP cabling for NEBS EMC compliance. The TDM ports (A901-12C-FT-D,
A901-4C-FT-D, A901-6CZ-FT-D, and A901-6CZ-FT-A) and BITS ports are Type-2 and Type-4 NEBS compliant.

Warranty Information
Warranty information is available on Cisco.com at the Product Warranties page.

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Service and Support

Cisco offers a wide range of services programs to accelerate customer success. These innovative services
programs are delivered through a unique combination of people, processes, tools, and partners, resulting in high
levels of customer satisfaction. Cisco Services help you protect your network investment, optimize network
operations, and prepare your network for new applications to extend network intelligence and the power of your
business. For more information about Cisco Services, refer to Cisco Technical Support Services or Cisco
Advanced Services.
Cisco is committed to minimizing your total cost of ownership. Cisco offers a portfolio of technical support services
to help ensure that Cisco products operate efficiently, remain highly available, and benefit from the most up-to-date
system software. The services and support programs described in Table 13 are available as part of the Cisco
Carrier Ethernet Switching Service and Support solution and are available directly from Cisco and through
resellers.
Table 11.

Service and Support

Advanced Services

Features

Benefits

Cisco Total Implementation Solutions (TIS),

available directly from Cisco

Project management
Site survey, configuration, and deployment

Supplement existing staff

Help ensure functions meet needs

Cisco Packaged TIS, available through

resellers

Installation, text, and cutover

Training

Mitigate risk

Major moves, adds, and changes

Design review and product staging
Cisco SP Base Support and ServiceProvider-Based Onsite Support, available
directly from Cisco
Cisco Packaged Service-Provider-Based
Support, available through resellers

24-hour access to software updates

Web access to technical repositories
Telephone support through the Cisco
Technical Assistance Center (TAC)
Advance replacement of hardware parts

Facilitate proactive or expedited problem

resolution
Lower total cost of ownership by taking
advantage of Cisco expertise and
knowledge
Minimize network downtime

For More Information

For more information about the Cisco Unified RAN Backhaul solution, visit Unified RAN Backhaul. For more
information about the Cisco Small Cell Solution, visit cisco.com/go/smallcell or contact your local account
representative.

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