07-25-2025 05:45 AM
Hello everyone,
I’m in the process of ordering some ASR 9000 8x100GE SE line cards and I need to confirm something before proceeding.
The part number I am ordering is:
A9K‑8X100G‑LB‑SE
However, we've been advised the following:
“These cards will always have A9K‑8X100GE‑L‑SE printed on the faceplate and on the manufacturing test sheet. Cisco uses one standardized faceplate and process for both SKUs. Functionally, they are identical hardware.”
I would like to double‑check with the Cisco community or TAC engineers here:
If anyone has an official reference, TAC case insight, or Cisco documentation confirming this labeling practice, I would be very grateful.
Thanks in advance for your help!
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07-25-2025 06:12 AM - edited 07-25-2025 06:16 AM
hello @SNI-Admin. Yes, what u’ve been told is correct.
so for the first question: 1. Yes, if you order an A9K‑8X100G‑LB‑SE, it’s normal for the faceplate and manufacturing test sheet to still say A9K‑8X100GE‑L‑SE. Cisco uses a single hardware model for both SKUs — the distinction is made in software licensing, not in physical hardware.
and the second one: 2. both SKUs are physically identical — same ASICs, same ports, same hardware features. The only difference is how Cisco tracks and licenses them in their system (i.e., entitlement and software capabilities).
hope it helps G...
-Enes
07-25-2025 06:12 AM - edited 07-25-2025 06:16 AM
hello @SNI-Admin. Yes, what u’ve been told is correct.
so for the first question: 1. Yes, if you order an A9K‑8X100G‑LB‑SE, it’s normal for the faceplate and manufacturing test sheet to still say A9K‑8X100GE‑L‑SE. Cisco uses a single hardware model for both SKUs — the distinction is made in software licensing, not in physical hardware.
and the second one: 2. both SKUs are physically identical — same ASICs, same ports, same hardware features. The only difference is how Cisco tracks and licenses them in their system (i.e., entitlement and software capabilities).
hope it helps G...
-Enes
07-25-2025 07:18 AM
Thank you very much, I am extremely grateful!
07-25-2025 07:27 AM
happy to help G..
have a good one!
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