Data Sheet

Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Series Routers

Cisco® ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Routers are full-featured converged
access platforms designed for the cost-effective delivery of wireline and wireless
services. They are temperature hardened, high-throughput, small form factor, low-
power-consumption routers optimized for mobile backhaul, residential, and business
service applications. The Cisco ASR 920 Router provides a comprehensive and
scalable feature set of Layer 2 VPN (L2VPN) and Layer 3 VPN (L3VPN) services in a
compact package. It also enables service providers to deploy Multiprotocol Label
Switching (MPLS)-based VPN services from within the access layer. Designed around
key Carrier Ethernet features that simplify network operation, the Cisco ASR 920
Series enables premium services with enhanced service-level agreement (SLA)
capabilities. An optional "pay-as-you-grow" feature and service activation model gives
service providers a flexible, cost-effective solution.

The Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Routers (Figure 1) come in multiple versions with different port
densities. Models include:

● Cisco ASR-920-12CZ-A
● Cisco ASR-920-12CZ-D
● Cisco ASR-920-4SZ-A
● Cisco ASR-920-4SZ-D

Figure 1. Cisco ASR 920 Router

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 Major Applications
Broadband Access
The Cisco ASR 920 Router supports broadband access for delivering “any-play” services (voice, video, data, and
mobility). Designed to support thousands of subscribers, quality of service (QoS) on the Cisco ASR 920 router is
capable of scaling up to a large number of queues per device. This scalability, combined with a highly granular
QoS algorithm (three-level hierarchical QoS), results in an enhanced broadband user experience. As a full-featured
Layer 2 switch and Layer 3 router, the Cisco ASR 920 supports a variety of broadband applications including IPTV
and video on demand (VoD), enhancing and extending the Cisco Evolved Programmable Network (EPN)
architecture.

Converged Access for Mobile Applications

Deployed as a converged access platform for mobile backhaul, the Cisco ASR 920 Router can aggregate multiple
base stations through multiple Ethernet and IP Interfaces and can use MPLS as a transport for mobile backhaul
traffic.

The Cisco ASR 920 Router provides the timing services required in today’s converged access networks by offering
integrated support for the Building Integrated Timing Supply (BITS), 1 Pulse Per Second (1PPS) and Time Of Day
(TOD) interfaces. The router also supports Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) and IEEE-1588 and can act as the
source for network clocking for time-division multiplexing (TDM), Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH), and
Synchronous Optical Network (SONET), SyncE, and Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) interfaces. In addition to
the timing services, the Cisco ASR 920 Router can be deployed in small and outdoor environments due to its
shallow depth and robust construction designed for extended temperature ranges.

Metro Ethernet Access

The Cisco ASR 920 Router is built to meet service provider requirements for Carrier Ethernet access. It is
optimized for remote access and central offices for smaller aggregation sites where a full-featured, small-footprint
converged platform is needed. The router offers service flexibility and delivers Layer 2, IP, and MPLS transport for
advanced L2VPN, L3VPN, and multicast services.

Major Differentiators
The Cisco ASR 920 Router helps service providers deliver advanced services for Residential Broadband, Mobile
and Metro Ethernet applications. This allows an operator to provide differentiated and cost-effective services to end
users.

Flexible Deployment Options

The Cisco ASR 920 Router is designed with a 1RU compact form factor to accommodate deployment in small
spaces. Available with a range of mounting options, the router can be deployed in space-constrained locations
such as ETSI 300-mm deep cabinets. Extended temperature range supported by the Cisco ASR 920 Router allows
the router to be deployed in locations with minimal environmental control. Small footprint and extended
temperature range support allows service providers to extend the reach of their Carrier Ethernet networks to more
challenging and remote locations.

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 Power Supply Unit (PSU): High Availability
Cisco ASR920 product family offers a choice of AC and DC power supplies. They are redundant and built into the
chassis. The Ethernet interfaces are available in copper and fiber, with speed ranging from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps.

Powered by the Cisco Carrier Ethernet ASIC

Powered by the Cisco Carrier Ethernet application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), designed specifically for
service providers, the Cisco ASR 920 series delivers essential Carrier Ethernet technologies including hierarchical
quality of service (HQoS), MPLS, and Virtual Private LAN Services (VPLS). This custom and advanced ASIC
design provides uninterrupted line rate performance while delivering complex services such as access control list
(ACL) and HQoS. The Carrier Ethernet ASIC integrates Cisco traffic management innovation to deliver intelligent
packet switching and routing operations.

Service Enhancement
In Cisco ASR 920 Router, each service is assigned enhanced QoS and security attributes. The ASR 920 Router
accomplishes advanced per-traffic-class metering and offers bidirectional packet count and byte count statistics.
The service offering is enhanced with operations, administration, and maintenance (OAM) functionality that
includes Layer 2 Connectivity Fault Management (CFM), IP service-level agreement (SLA) for Layer 3, and MPLS
OAM.

Benefits
MPLS in the Access layer
The Cisco ASR920 Series extends MPLS into the access layer by allowing service providers to initiate MPLS-
based Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN services from within the access layer. The Cisco ASR920 series gives service
providers the ability to expand MPLS toward their network edge to gain the advantages of a single unified MPLS
control plane across their networks. It offers full VPLS support allowing multipoint services definition. For additional
flexibility, VPLS can be deployed as a full mesh or with a hierarchy (HVPLS).

Pay-as-You-Grow Investment Model

The ROI on an access element is heavily influenced by its location in the network and proximity to customers. The
ability to deploy the Cisco ASR920 series and later activate features on demand delivers investment protection.
This allows flexible timing for deploying MPLS, 10-Gigabit Ethernet services and boosting service capacity.

Advanced Service-Level Agreements

Service-aware quality of service (QoS) allows service providers to expand and differentiate their services portfolio
with highly advanced and differentiating SLAs. The HQoS capabilities of the Cisco ASR920 series scale to eight
queues per service, three levels of scheduling, and buffer volumes capable of accommodating today's most
demanding wireline and wireless applications.

Mobile Timing and Synchronization Services

The Cisco ASR920 series provides the timing services required in converged access network to support mobile
solutions including Radio Access Network (RAN) applications, and offers integrated support for the Building
Integrated Timing Supply (BITS), 1 Pulse Per Second (1PPS) and Time Of Day (ToD) interfaces. The Cisco
ASR920 series also supports synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) with Ethernet Synchronization Messaging Channel
(ESMC) and Synchronization Status Messages (SSM) to allow excellent clock source traceability. The Cisco
ASR920 series support IEEE-1588, and can act as the source for network clocking for TDM, SDH and SONET
interfaces and SyncE.

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 Operational Efficiency for Carrier Ethernet Access Deployments
The Cisco ASR920 series features major enhancements that help service providers simplify and facilitate the
management of their networks, resulting in diminishing operational costs. This unique feature set allows the Cisco
ASR920 series to be deployed in a variety of applications including business service with 10-Gigabit Ethernet User
Network Interface (UNI) and Ethernet mobile backhaul. These features enhance performance awareness, facilitate
troubleshooting, and simplify service turn-up and restoration, ultimately reducing operational costs. "Dying gasp" for
power indicators and four external alarm inputs to detect changes in remote sites further help service providers
manage the health of network elements.

Universal Customer Premises Equipment

With all interfaces built in, this fixed-form-factor platform is versatile and can cover many deployment scenarios
including Gigabit Ethernet and 10-Gigabit Ethernet deployments. The licensing mechanism supports enabling
additional 1-Gigabit/10-Gigabit Ethernet interfaces as required for a particular deployment, allowing service
providers to customize the configuration of the device and pay only when their services grow. With support for
extended temperatures, the Cisco ASR920 series can be deployed in outside environments and remote locations.

Table 1. Hardware Components for Cisco ASR 920 Router

Part Number Description

ASR-920-12CZ-A Cisco ASR920 Series - 12GE and 2-10GE - AC model
ASR-920-12CZ-D Cisco ASR920 Series - 12GE and 2-10GE - DC model

ASR-920-4SZ-A Cisco ASR920 Series - 2GE and 4-10GE - AC model

ASR-920-4SZ-D Cisco ASR920 Series - 2GE and 4-10GE - DC model
ASR 920 Accessories

A920-RCKMT-ETSI ETSI Rack mount Option for the Cisco ASR 920
A920-RCKMT-19 EIA 19” Rack mount Option for the Cisco ASR 920
A920-RCKMT-23 EIA 23” Rack mount Option for the Cisco ASR 920

A920-RCKMT-C-ETSI ETSI Rack mount Option for the Cisco ASR 920 Compact
A920-RCKMT-C-19 EIA 19” Rack mount Option for the Cisco ASR 920 Compact
A920-RCKMT-C-23 EIA 23” Rack mount Option for the Cisco ASR 920 Compact

Tables 2 through 4 list the product, power, and environmental specifications for the Cisco ASR 920 Router.
Table 5 provides safety and compliance information.

Table 2. Cisco ASR 920 Router System Specifications

Description Cisco ASR 920 Router

Physical Specifications ASR-920-12CZ-A, ASR-920-12CZ-D: 1.7 x 17.5 x 9.1 in. (44 x 444 x 233 mm),1 RU
(H * W * D) ASR-920-4SZ-A, ASR-920-4SZ-D: 1.7 x 15.5 x 9.1 in. (44 x 394 x 233 mm), 1 RU
Weight ASR-920-12CZ-A: 8.6lbs (3.9 kg)
ASR-920-12CZ-D: 7.9lbs (3.6kg)
ASR-920-4SZ-A: 7.5lbs (3.4kg)
ASR-920-4SZ-D: 6.8lbs (3.1kg)
Rack mounts ETSI rack mount kit
19 in. rack mount kit
23 in. rack mount kit
Air flow Front to back airflow

Power supplies 2 power supplies (AC or DC)

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 Table 3. Power Specifications

Description Cisco ASR 920 Router

Power consumption ASR-920-12CZ-A: Max 100W, Typical: 80W
ASR-920-12CZ-D: Max 100W, Typical: 80W
ASR-920-4SZ-A: Max 95W, Typical: 75W
ASR-920-4SZ-D: Max 95W, Typical: 75W
AC input voltage and Voltage range: 85V AC to 264V AC, nominal 100V AC to 240V AC
frequency Frequency Range: 47Hz to 63Hz, nominal 50Hz to 60Hz
DC input voltage Voltage range: -19.2V DC to -72V DC, nominal -24V DC to -48V DC

Table 4. Environmental Specifications

Description Cisco ASR 920 Router

Operating environment and -40ºC to 65ºC operating temperature (AC and DC operation)
altitude1 -60m to 1800m operating altitude (for full operating temperature range)
Up to 4000m operating altitude (at up to +40ºC temperature)
Relative humidity 5% to 95%, noncondensing

Acoustic noise3 Acoustic noise peak operation maximum 48 dBA sound pressure level, bystander position for rack mount products
at 20ºC operation as measured by ISO 7779 NAIS noise measurement test standard
Acoustic noise peak operation compliant to the Network Equipment Building Standards (NEBS) GR-63-Core Issue
3 sound power level of 78dB at 27ºC operation as measured by the ANSI S12.10/ISO 7779 NAIS noise
measurement test standard
Storage environment Temperature: -40 to +70ºC altitude: 15,000 ft (4570m)

Seismic Zone 4

1
Optics used may limit the temperature range.
2
Not more than the following in a one-year period: 96 consecutive hours, or 360 hours total, or 15 occurrences.
3
The above are for normal (nonfailure) operation. When operating with a fan failure, the above may be exceeded.

Table 5. Safety and Compliance

Type Standards
Safety ● UL 60950-1, 2nd edition
● CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 2nd edition
● IEC 60950-1, 2nd edition
● EN 60950-1, 2nd edition
● AS/NZS 60950.1:2003

Electromagnetic ● FCC CFR47 Part 15 Class A

Emissions compliance ● EN55022, class A

● CISPR22, class A
● ICES-003, class A
● EN 300 386, class A
● VCCI, class A
● KN22, class A
● EN61000-3-2 to EN61000-3-3

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 Type Standards
Immunity compliance ● EN 300 386
● EN 61000-6-1
● EN 50082-1
● CISPR24
● EN 55024
● KN 24
● EN 50121-4
● EN/KN 61000-4-2 to EN/KN 61000-4-6
● EN/KN 61000-4-8
● EN/KN 61000-4-11

NEBS1 ● GR-63-CORE Issue 4

● GR-1089-CORE Issue 6
● SR-3580 NEBS Level 4

ETSI ● ETS/EN 300 119 Part 4

● ETS/EN 300 019 - Storage: Class 1.2, Transportation: Class 2.3, In-Use/Operational: Class 3.2
● ETS/EN 300 753

Network synchronization ● ANSI T1.101

● GR-1244-CORE
● GR-253-CORE
● ITU-T G.703 clause 5
● ITU-T G.703 clause 9
● ITU-T G.781
● ITU-T G.813
● ITU-T G.823
● ITU-T G.824
● ITU-T G.8261/Y.1361
● ITU-T G.8262
● ITU-T G.8264
● IEEE1588-2008

1
Notable exceptions: Fans do not have filters, and all cabling is provided through the front panel.

Warranty Information
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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 6 are available as part of the Cisco
Carrier Ethernet Switching Service and Support solution and are available directly from Cisco and through
resellers.

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 Table 6. Service and Support

Advanced Services Features Benefits

Cisco Total Implementation Solutions (TIS), ● Project management ● Supplement existing staff
available directly from Cisco ● Site survey, configuration, and deployment ● Help ensure functions meet needs
Cisco Packaged TIS, available through ● Installation, text, and cutover ● Mitigate risk
resellers
● Training
● Major moves, adds, and changes
● Design review and product staging

Cisco SP Base Support and Service ● 24-hour access to software updates ● Facilitate proactive or expedited problem
Provider-Based Onsite Support, available ● Web access to technical repositories resolution
directly from Cisco ● Lower total cost of ownership by taking
● Telephone support through the Cisco
Cisco Packaged Service Provider- Based Technical Assistance Center (TAC) advantage of Cisco expertise and
Support, available through resellers knowledge
● Advance replacement of hardware parts
● Minimize network downtime

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