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Cisco A900-RSP2A-128 ASR 900 Route Switch Processor 2 - 128G, Base Scale

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Cisco A900-RSP2A-128 ASR 900 Route Switch Processor 2 - 128G, Base Scale

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Cisco A900-RSP2A-128 ASR 900 Route Switch Processor 2 - 128G, Base Scale for Cisco ASR 902 and ASR 903 aggregation services routers. 128 Gbps maximum interface throughput, 180 Mpps IPv4/IPv6, 4 GB DDR3. Integrated timing: BITS, 1 PPS, 10 MHz and Time of Day for SyncE and IEEE 1588-2008. Active/standby redundancy in the ASR 903. Supported from IOS XE 3.13.0S. Cisco has announced end-of-sale for this part, with a last order date of March 31, 2027 and support to March 31, 2032. Genuine Cisco from ARC IP Networks, a Cisco Registered Partner.

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Cisco A900-RSP2A-128 at a glance

The Cisco A900-RSP2A-128 is the Route Switch Processor 2 - 128G, Base Scale for Cisco ASR 902 and ASR 903 routers, with 128 Gbps maximum interface throughput and 180 Mpps IPv4/IPv6 forwarding. It integrates the chassis timing interfaces (BITS, 1 PPS, 10 MHz, Time of Day); Cisco has announced its end-of-sale, with last orders on March 31, 2027.

ARC IP Networks is a Cisco Registered Partner in Australia. We supply the genuine Cisco A900-RSP2A-128 through Cisco's authorised Australian distribution, with a GST tax invoice on every order.

Throughput128 Gbps
Forwarding180 Mpps
ChassisASR 902 and ASR 903
TimingBITS, 1 PPS, 10 MHz, ToD

Best for

  • Control and forwarding engine for Cisco ASR 902 and ASR 903 aggregation routers
  • Mobile backhaul sites needing SyncE and IEEE 1588 timing
  • Spare or redundant RSP for installed ASR 900 routers

Key features

128 Gbps maximum interface throughput.

180 Mpps IPv4 and IPv6 performance.

Memory: 4 GB DDR3.

Chassis power with two PSUs, one fan tray and one RSP: 180 W.

Supported from IOS XE 3.13.0S.

Same interfaces and functionality as the A900-RSP2A-64, with double the throughput.

Front panel: USB memory and USB console ports, RJ45 console, RJ48 BITS and Time-of-Day jacks, RJ45 management Ethernet, and four mini-coax connectors for 1 PPS and 10 MHz in/out.

Active/standby redundancy in the two RSP slots of an ASR 903; both RSPs must be the same type.

Cisco A900-RSP2A-128 specifications

Cisco A900-RSP2A-128 technical specifications
SpecificationValue
Performance
Max interface throughput128 Gbps
IPv4 / IPv6180 Mpps
Service scaleBase
MTUUp to 9216 bytes
Memory
Memory4 GB DDR3
Ports
ManagementRJ45 MGMT ENET, RJ45 console, USB console
TimingRJ48 BITS, RJ48 Time-of-Day, 1 PPS and 10 MHz in/out (mini-coax)
StorageUSB Type-A memory port
Platform
ChassisASR 902 and ASR 903
Minimum IOS XE3.13.0S
Chassis power (2 PSU, 1 fan, 1 RSP)180 W
Lifecycle
End-of-saleMarch 31, 2027
Last date of supportMarch 31, 2032

Figures from Cisco's official data sheet.

The Cisco A900-RSP2A-128 in depth

The brain of the ASR 900

The route switch processor runs control, forwarding and timing for the router. The A900-RSP2A-128 delivers 128 Gbps and 180 Mpps, and RSPs carry no user-traffic ports; all service interfaces come from interface modules.

Timing built in

ASR 900 RSPs integrate BITS, 1 PPS, 10 MHz and Time of Day interfaces for SyncE and IEEE 1588-2008 deployments.

Lifecycle

Cisco announced end-of-sale for this RSP on March 31, 2026 with no migration product listed; support continues to March 31, 2032.

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers about the Cisco A900-RSP2A-128 from the ARC IP Networks team. Last reviewed October 2026.

The Route Switch Processor 2 - 128G, Base Scale for Cisco ASR 902 and ASR 903 routers, rated 128 Gbps and 180 Mpps.

On an ASR 903 it runs the A900-IMA8T, -IMA8S, -IMA8S1Z, -IMA1X and -IMA2Z in all six slots from IOS XE 3.13.0S; the A900-IMA8Z and -IMA2F need an RSP3C.

No. Mixing RSP types in one chassis is not supported; both RSPs in an ASR 903 must be the same type.

Cisco IOS XE 3.13.0S or later.

Cisco announced end-of-sale on March 31, 2026: the last order date is March 31, 2027, last ship date June 30, 2027, and the last date of support March 31, 2032. Cisco lists no migration product for this part.

ARC IP Networks is a Cisco Registered Partner and supplies the genuine Cisco A900-RSP2A-128 through Cisco's authorised Australian distribution, with a GST tax invoice.

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