Release Notes for Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers, IOS XR Release 26.1.1
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Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers, IOS XR Release 26.1.1
Cisco IOS XR Release 26.1.1 is a new feature and hardware release for Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers. Key highlights in this release include MLDP Make-Before-Break (MBB) duplicate packet mitigation to minimize packet loss and prevent duplicate packets during LSP transitions in dynamic multicast environments, BGP SID locator tracking for SRv6 services to improve network convergence and path selection by extending BGP next-hop tracking to SRv6 SID locators, and strengthened device security with automatic RSA 3072-bit SSH host key generation. Additional enhancements include proactive syslog warnings for weak or deprecated SSH keys to ensure compliance with evolving security standards. These features collectively improve reliability, security, and operational consistency across both multicast and segment routing deployments.
Table 1. New software features for ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers, Release 26.1.1
| Feature |
Description |
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| Broadband Network Gateway |
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| Ease of Use
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Broadband subscriber termination on variable speed interfaces |
You can now meet growing bandwidth needs by terminating broadband subscribers on interfaces with different speeds on LSP cards. This flexibility allows you to support a wider range of subscriber requirements as bandwidth demands increase. |
| Ease of Use
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The SNMP Lawful Intercept using Circuit-Id functionality is now extended to Line Card (LC) based subscribers. Previously, static identification using circuit ID was available only for Route Processor (RP) based subscribers. |
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| Multicast |
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| Software Reliability
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MLDP (Multicast Label Distribution Protocol) Make-Before-Break (MBB) duplicate packet mitigation is designed to minimize packet loss during the transition from an old Label Switched Path (LSP) to a new one. This process is particularly important in dynamic network environments where path changes can occur due to link-up or link-down events. This feature prevents duplicate packets during MLDP MBB events, especially during link-up and due to differential path latency. |
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| Segment Routing |
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| Software Reliability
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You can now enhance SRv6 path selection by extending BGP next-hop tracking to monitor the reachability and metric of SRv6 SID locators. BGP tracks locators for both Layer 2 and Layer 3 services and updates path selection when a locator becomes unreachable, even if the next-hop remains reachable. The feature introduces these changes: CLI: · nexthop validation use-locator |
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| Ease of Use
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SRv6-TE explicit BSID and remote steering
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You can now manually configure a deterministic and persistent binding SID, also known as an explicit BSID, for an SRv6-TE policy. The router also supports remote BSID steering, which allows it to recognize traffic whose destination address matches a local policy BSID and steer the traffic directly into the associated SRv6-TE policy. |
| System Security |
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| Software Reliability
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SSH key strength: 3072 bits by default
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This update enhances device security by automatically generating RSA 3072-bit SSH host keys during system boot, replacing the previous default of RSA 2048-bit keys. The stronger key size aligns with industry best practices and provides improved cryptographic protection, ensuring secure SSH access and compliance with future security requirements. |
| Software Reliability
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This enhancement ensures Cisco IOS XR devices comply with evolving security standards by sending syslog warnings if weak SSH host keys are found during system reboot where an Rivest, Shamir, and Adelman (RSA) key less than 3072 bits or any Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA) keys are detected. The default RSA key size has been increased from 2048 to 3072 bits to strengthen security. |
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New hardware features
There are no new hardware introduced in this release.
● The default minimum syslog TLS version is now TLS 1.2 to enhance security. A one-time syslog warning will be generated if TLS 1.0 or TLS 1.1 is used, and a continuous warning will occur if the syslog minimum TLS version is configured as TLS 1.0 or 1.1.
● Starting with the Cisco IOS XR Software Release 26.1.1, if the route-policy applied to the eBGP neighbor includes the set next-hop unchanged command, the system preserves and advertises both the received remote SRv6 SID and the remote next-hop when advertising the leaked route from GRT to the VRF table. The local SRv6 SID is no longer always sent.
There are no open issues in this release.
· During a software upgrade to IOS XR Release 26.1.1, the system may not complete the Auto-FPD upgrade as expected. After the upgrade, the FPD status shows 'RLOAD REQ', indicating that you must perform an additional reload to activate the updated FPD.
Compatibility matrix for EPNM and Crosswork with Cisco IOS XR software
The compatibility matrix lists the version of EPNM and Crosswork that are supported with Cisco IOS XR Release in this release.
Table 2. Compatibility Matrix
| Cisco IOS XR |
Crosswork |
EPNM |
| Release 26.1.1 |
Memory
The available memory for Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router running Cisco IOS XR Software Release consist of the following:
● 32 GB memory on the A99-RP-F
● 24 GB memory on the RP3 transport optimised (TR) variant and 40 GB memory on the RP3 service edge (SE) variant
● 24 GB memory on the RP3-X transport optimized (TR) variant and 48 GB memory on the RP3-X service edge (SE) variant
● 24 GB memory on the RSP5 transport optimized (TR) variant and 40 GB memory on the RSP5 service edge (SE) variant
● 24 GB memory on the RSP5-X transport optimized (TR) variant and 48 GB memory on the RSP5-X service edge (SE) variant
● 2 GB compact flash on route switch processors (RSPs)
● 8 GB memory on the line cards (LCs) running Cisco IOS XR 64-bit image
Caution: If you remove the media in which the software image or configuration is stored, the router may become unstable and fail.
Software compatibility
Cisco IOS XR Software Release is compatible with the following Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router systems.
● Cisco ASR 9900 Series Chassis
◦ Cisco ASR 9922 Chassis
◦ Cisco ASR 9912 Chassis
◦ Cisco ASR 9910 Chassis
◦ Cisco ASR 9906 Chassis
◦ Cisco ASR 9904 Chassis
◦ Cisco ASR 9903 Chassis
◦ Cisco ASR 9902 Chassis
◦ Cisco ASR 9901 Chassis
● Cisco ASR 9000 Series Chassis
◦ Cisco ASR 9010 Chassis
◦ Cisco ASR 9006 Chassis
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Table of supported hardware components and the minimum required software versions.
Table 3. Supported Hardware
| Part Number |
Description |
Support Initially Provided in IOS XR 64 bit Release |
| Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router - Route Switch Processor Cards |
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| A9K-RSP5-X-SE |
ASR 9000 Series Route Switch Processor 5 for Service Edge, Premium |
Release 7.6.2 |
| A9K-RSP5-X-TR |
ASR 9000 Series Route Switch Processor 5 for Packet Transport, Premium |
Release 7.6.2 |
| A9K-RSP5-SE |
ASR 9000 Route Switch Processor 5 for Service Edge |
Release 6.5.15 |
| A9K-RSP5-TR |
ASR 9000 Route Switch Processor 5 for Packet Transport |
Release 6.5.15 |
| Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router - Route Processor Cards |
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| A99-RP3-X-SE |
ASR 9900 Route Processor 3 for Service Edge, Premium |
Release 7.6.2 |
| A99-RP3-X-TR |
ASR 9900 Route Processor 3 for Packet Transport, Premium |
Release 7.6.2 |
| A99-RP3-SE |
ASR 9900 Route Processor 3 for Service Edge |
Release 6.5.15 |
| A99-RP3-TR |
ASR 9900 Route Processor 3 for Packet Transport |
Release 6.5.15 |
| Cisco ASR 9901 Router |
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| ASR-9901 |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 2-RU Fixed Port |
Release 6.4.1 |
| ASR-9901-FAN |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 2-RU Fixed Port Fan Tray |
Release 6.4.1 |
| A9K-1600W-AC |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 2-RU 1600W AC Power Module |
Release 6.4.1 |
| A9K-1600W-DC |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 2-RU 1600W DC Power Module |
Release 6.4.1 |
| Cisco ASR 9902 Router |
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| ASR-9902 |
Cisco ASR 9902 2RU Chassis with fixed ports |
Release 7.4.1 |
| A99-RP-F |
Cisco ASR 9900 Fixed Chassis Route Processor |
Release 7.1.3 |
| ASR-9902-4P-KIT |
Cisco ASR 9902 4-Post Mounting Kit for 19-Inch and 23-Inch Rack |
Release 7.4.1 |
| ASR-9902-4P-KIT-L |
ASR 9902 4-Post Mounting Kit for 19 and 23 inch Rack – Long |
Release 7.4.1 |
| ASR-9902-2P-KIT |
Cisco ASR 9902 2-Post Mounting Kit for 19-Inch and 23-Inch Rack |
Release 7.4.1 |
| ASR-9902-CAB-MGMT |
Cisco ASR 9902 Cable Management |
Release 7.4.1 |
| ASR-9902-FILTER |
Cisco ASR 9902 Air Filter |
Release 7.4.1 |
| ASR-9902-FAN |
Cisco ASR 9902 Fan Tray |
Release 7.4.1 |
| Cisco ASR 9903 Router |
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| ASR-9903 |
Cisco ASR 9903 Compact High-Performance Router with fixed ports and PEC (Port Expansion Card) slot. |
Release 7.1.3 |
| A99-RP-F |
Cisco ASR 9900 Fixed Chassis Route Processor |
Release 7.1.3 |
| ASR-9903-FAN |
Cisco ASR 9903 Router Fan Tray |
Release 7.1.3 |
| ASR-9903-4P-KIT |
ASR 9903 4-Post Mounting Kit for 19-inch Rack |
Release 7.1.3 |
| ASR-9903-CAB-MGMT |
ASR 9903 Cable Management Brackets |
Release 7.1.3 |
| ASR-9903-FILTER |
ASR 9903 Air Filter |
Release 7.1.3 |
| Cisco ASR 9904 Router |
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| ASR-9904 |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 4-Slot 2 Line Card Slot Chassis, 6 RU |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9904-AC |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 4-Slot 2 Line Card Slot AC Chassis w/ PEM V2 |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9904-DC |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 4-Slot 2 Line Card Slot DC Chassis w/ PEM V2 |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9904-FAN |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 4-Slot Fan Tray |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9904-FILTER |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 4-Slot Filter |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9904-BAFFLE |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 4-Slot Baffle |
Release 6.1.2 |
| Cisco ASR 9912 Router |
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| ASR-9912 |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 12-Slot 10 Line Card Slot Chassis |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9912-AC |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 12-Slot 10 Line Card Slot AC Chassis w/ PEM V2 |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9912-DC |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 12-Slot 10 Line Card Slot DC Chassis w/ PEM V2 |
Release 6.1.2 |
| A99-SFC3 |
Cisco ASR 9900 Switch Fabric Card 3 |
Release 6.5.15 |
| ASR-9912-FAN |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 12-Slot Fan Tray |
Release 6.1.2 |
| Cisco ASR 9922 Router |
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| ASR-9922 |
Cisco ASR 9922 20 Line Card Slot Chassis, 44 RU |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9922-AC |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 22-Slot 20 Line Card Slot AC Chassis w/ PEM V2 |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9922-DC |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 22-Slot 20 Line Card Slot DC Chassis w/ PEM V2 |
Release 6.1.2 |
| A99-SFC3 |
Cisco ASR 9900 Switch Fabric Card 3 |
Release 6.5.15 |
| ASR-9922-FAN-V3 |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 22-Slot Fan Tray version 3 |
Release 6.5.15 |
| ASR-9922-FLTR-CV2 |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 22-Slot Air Filter with Media, Center |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9922-FLTR-LR |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 22-Slot Air Filter with Media, Left & Right |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9922-RP-FILR |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 22-Slot Route Processor Filler |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9922-FAN-V2 |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 22-Slot Version 2 Fan Tray |
Release 6.1.2 |
| Cisco ASR 9006 Router |
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| ASR-9006-SYS |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 6-Slot System |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9006-AC-V2 |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 6-Slot AC Chassis Version 2 |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9006-DC-V2 |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 6-Slot DC Chassis Version 2 |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9006-FAN |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 6-Slot Fan Tray |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9006-FAN-V2 |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 6-Slot Version 2 Fan Tray |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9006-DOOR |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 6-Slot Door Kit |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9006-FILTER |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 6-Slot Air Filter |
Release 6.1.2 |
| Cisco ASR 9906 Router |
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| ASR-9906 |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 6-Slot chassis |
Release 6.3.1 |
| ASR-9906-FAN |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 6-Slot Fan Tray |
Release 6.3.1 |
| ASR-9906-FILTER |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 6-Slot Fan Filter |
Release 6.3.1 |
| A99-SFC3-T |
ASR 9906 Switch Fabric Card |
Release 6.5.15 |
| Cisco ASR 9010 Router |
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| ASR-9010-SYS |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 10-Slot System |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9010-AC-V2 |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 10-Slot AC Chassis Version 2 |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9010-DC-V2 |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 10-Slot DC Chassis Version 2 |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9010-FAN |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 10-Slot Fan Tray |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9010-FAN-V2 |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 10-Slot Version 2 Fan Tray |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9010-DOOR |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 10-Slot Door Kit |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9010-2P-KIT |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 2 Post Mounting Kit |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9010-4P-KIT |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregration Services Router 4 Post Mounting Kit |
Release 6.1.2 |
| ASR-9010-FILTER |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 10-Slot Air Filter |
Release 6.1.2 |
| Cisco ASR 9910 Router |
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| ASR-9910 |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 10-Slot (9910) System |
Release 6.2.1 |
| ASR-9910-FAN |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 10-Slot(9910) Fan Tray |
Release 6.2.1 |
| ASR-9910-ACC-KIT |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 10-Slot (9910) Accessory Kit |
Release 6.2.1 |
| ASR-9910-4P-KIT |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 10-Slot (9910) 4 Post Rack Mounting Kit |
Release 6.2.1 |
| ASR-9910-2P-KIT |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 10-Slot (9910) 2 Post Rack Mounting Kit |
Release 6.2.1 |
| ASR-9910-AIRREF |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 10-Slot (9910) Air Reflector |
Release 6.2.1 |
| ASR-9910-FILTER |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 10-Slot (9910) Air Filter |
Release 6.2.1 |
| A99-SFC3-S |
ASR 9910 Switch Fabric Card 3 |
Release 6.5.15 |
| Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router - Route Switch Processor Cards |
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| A9K-RSP5-X-SE |
ASR 9000 Series Route Switch Processor 5 for Service Edge, Premium |
Release 7.6.2 |
| A9K-RSP5-X-TR |
ASR 9000 Series Route Switch Processor 5 for Packet Transport, Premium |
Release 7.6.2 |
| A9K-RSP5-SE |
ASR 9000 Route Switch Processor 5 for Service Edge |
Release 6.5.15 |
| A9K-RSP5-TR |
ASR 9000 Route Switch Processor 5 for Packet Transport |
Release 6.5.15 |
| Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router - Power Modules |
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| PWR-2KW-DC-V2 |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 2KW DC Power Module, version 2 |
Release 6.1.2 |
| PWR-3KW-AC-V2 |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 3KW AC Power Module, version 2 |
Release 6.1.2 |
| A9K-AC-PEM-V2 |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router AC Power Entry Module Version 2 |
Release 6.1.2 |
| A9K-DC-PEM-V2 |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router DC Power Entry Module Version 2 |
Release 6.1.2 |
| A9K-PEM-V2-FILR |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Power Entry Module Version 2 Filler |
Release 6.1.2 |
| A9K-AC-PEM-V3 |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router AC Power Enclosure Module Version 3 |
Release 6.1.2 |
| A9K-DC-PEM-V3 |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router DC Power Enclosure Module Version 3 |
Release 6.1.2 |
| PWR-6KW-AC-V3 |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 6kW AC Power Module Version 3 |
Release 6.1.2 |
| PWR-4.4KW-DC-V3 |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 4.4kW DC Power Module Version 3 |
Release 6.1.2 |
| PWR-1.6KW-AC |
ASR 9900 Fixed Chassis AC Power Supply |
Release 7.1.25 |
| PWR-1.6KW-DC |
ASR 9900 Fixed Chassis DC Power Supply |
Release 7.1.25 |
| Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router - Line Cards |
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| A99-4HG-FLEX-X-SE |
ASR 9900 400GE Combo Service Edge Line Card Enhanced - 5th Generation |
Release 25.2.1 |
| A9K-4HG-FLEX-X-SE |
ASR 9000 400GE Combo Service Edge Line Card Enhanced - 5th Generation |
Release 25.1.1 |
| A9K-4HG-FLEX-SE |
ASR 9000 400GE Combo Service Edge Line Card - 5th Generation |
Release 7.4.1 |
| A9K-4HG-FLEX-TR |
ASR 9000 400GE Combo Packet Transport Line Card - 5th Generation |
Release 7.4.1 |
| A99-4HG-FLEX-SE |
ASR 9900 400GE Combo Service Edge Line Card - 5th Generation |
Release 7.4.1 |
| A99-4HG-FLEX-TR |
ASR 9900 400GE Combo Packet Transport Line Card - 5th Generation |
Release 7.4.1 |
| A9903-8HG-PEC |
ASR 9903 800G Multi-rate Port Expansion Card |
Release 7.4.1 |
| A99-10X400GE-X-SE |
ASR 9900 4T Service Edge Line Card - 5th Generation |
Release 7.3.1 |
| A99-10X400GE-X-TR |
ASR 9900 4T Packet Transport Line Card - 5th Generation |
Release 7.3.1 |
| A9903-20HG-PEC |
ASR 9903 2T Multi-rate Port Expansion Card |
Release 7.1.3 |
| A99-32X100GE-X-SE |
ASR 9000 32-Port 100GE QSFP28/QSFP+ Service Edge optimized Line Card - 5th Generation |
Release 7.1.15 |
| A99-32X100GE-X-TR |
ASR 9000 32-Port 100GE QSFP28/QSFP+ Packet Transport optimized Line Card - 5th Generation |
Release 7.1.15 |
| A9K-20HG-FLEX-SE |
ASR 9000 2T Service Edge Combo Line Card - 5th Generation |
Release 7.1.15 |
| A9K-20HG-FLEX-TR |
ASR 9000 2T Packet Transport Combo Line Card - 5th Generation |
Release 7.1.15 |
| A9K-8HG-FLEX-SE |
ASR 9000 800G Service Edge Combo Line Card - 5th Generation |
Release 7.1.15 |
| A9K-8HG-FLEX-TR |
ASR 9000 800G Packet Transport Combo Line Card - 5th Generation |
Release 7.1.15 |
| A9K-16X100GE-TR |
ASR 9000 16-port 100GE QSFP TR line card |
Release 6.5.15 |
| A99-32X100GE-TR |
ASR 9900 32-port 100GE QSFP TR line card |
Release 6.5.15 |
| A99-48X10GE-1G-SE |
ASR 9000 48 port dual rate 10G/1G Service Edge line card |
Release 6.5.2 |
| A99-48X10GE-1G-TR |
ASR 9000 48 port dual rate 10G/1G Transport Optimised line card |
Release 6.5.2 |
| A99-16X100GE-X-SE |
ASR 9900 16-port 100GE QSFP SE |
Release 6.5.3 |
| A9K-48X10GE-1G-CM |
ASR 9000 48-port dual-rate 10G/1G Consumption Model line card |
Release 6.4.1 |
| A9K-24X10GE-1G-CM |
ASR 9000 24-port dual-rate 10G/1G Consumption Model line card |
Release 6.4.1 |
| A9K-48X10GE-1G-SE |
ASR9000 48-port dual-rate 10G/1G service edge–optimized line card |
Release 6.3.2 |
| A9K-48X10GE-1G-TR |
ASR9000 48-port dual-rate 10G/1G packet transport–optimized line card |
Release 6.3.2 |
| A9K-24X10GE-1G-SE |
ASR9000 24-port dual-rate 10G/1G service edge–optimized line card |
Release 6.3.2 |
| A9K-24X10GE-1G-TR |
ASR9000 24-port dual-rate 10G/1G packet transport–optimized line card |
Release 6.3.2 |
| Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router - Modular Line Cards |
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| A9K-MOD400-CM |
Cisco ASR 9000 Modular 400G Consumption Model Line Card |
Release 6.2.1 |
| A9K-MOD400-SE |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 400 Gigabyte Modular Line Card, Service Edge Optimized |
Release 6.2.1 |
| A9K-MOD400-TR |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 400 Gigabyte Modular Line Card, Packet Transport Optimized |
Release 6.2.1 |
| Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router - Modular Port Adapters (MPAs) |
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| A9K-MPA-1X200GE |
Cisco ASR 9000 1-port 200-Gigabit Ethernet MPA, requires CFP2-DCO optics |
Release 6.6.2 |
| A9K-MPA-32X1GE |
Cisco ASR 9000 32-port 1-Gigabit Ethernet MPA with MACSec |
Release 6.6.2 |
| A9K-MPA20X10GE-CM |
Cisco ASR 9000 20x10GE Consumption Model MPA |
Release 6.5.1 |
| A9K-MPA2X100GE-CM |
Cisco ASR 9000 2x100GE Consumption Model MPA |
Release 6.5.1 |
| A9K-MPA-1X100GE |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 1-port 100-Gigabit Modular Port Adapter |
Release 6.3.1 |
| A9K-MPA-2X100GE |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 2-port 100-Gigabit Modular Port Adapter |
Release 6.2.2 |
| A9K-MPA-20x10GE |
20-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet Modular Port Adapter with SFP+ |
Release 6.2.1 |
| A9K-MPA-8X10GE |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 8-port 10GE Modular Port Adapter |
Release 6.3.2 |
| A9K-MPA-4X10GE |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 4-port 10GE Modular Port Adapter |
Release 6.2.1 |
| A9K-MPA-20X1GE |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 20-port 1GE Modular Port Adapter |
Release 6.2.1 |
| A9K-MPA-2X40GE |
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router 2-port 40GE Modular Port Adapter |
Release 6.3.1 |
Feature set (software images)
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Cisco IOS XR 64 bit
This table lists the feature set matrix (ISO and RPM files) and associated filenames available for the Cisco IOS XR 64 bit 26.1.1 Release supported on the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router.
Table 4. Cisco IOS XR 64 bit Software Release 26.1.1 TAR Files
| Feature Set |
Filename |
Description |
| Cisco IOS XR IP/MPLS Core Software [for RSP and RP systems] |
ASR9K-x64-iosxr-px-26.1.1.tar |
Cisco IOS XR Manageability Package Cisco IOS XR MPLS Package Cisco IOS XR MPLS -TE and RSVP Package Cisco IOS XR Multicast Package Cisco IOS XR Optics Package Cisco IOS XR BNG Package Cisco IOS XR Lawful Intercept Package Cisco IOS XR Satellite Package Cisco IOS XR EIGRP Package Cisco IOS XR ISIS Package Cisco IOS XR OSPF Package Cisco IOS XR Service Package |
| Cisco IOS XR IP/MPLS Core Software 3DES [for RSP and RP systems] |
ASR9K-x64-iosxr-px-k9-26.1.1.tar |
Cisco IOS XR Manageability Package Cisco IOS XR MPLS Package Cisco IOS XR MPLS -TE and RSVP Package Cisco IOS XR Multicast Package Cisco IOS XR Optics Package Cisco IOS XR BNG Package Cisco IOS XR Lawful Intercept Package Cisco IOS XR Satellite Package Cisco IOS XR Security Package Cisco IOS XR EIGRP Package Cisco IOS XR ISIS Package Cisco IOS XR OSPF Package Cisco IOS XR Service Package |
| Cisco IOS XR IP Unicast Routing Core Bundle and Migration to IOS XR 64 bit tar image |
asr9k-mini-x64-migrate_to_eXR.tar-26.1.1 |
Contains the required core packages, including OS, Admin, Base,F orwarding, Modular Services Card, Routing, FPD, SNMP Agent, and Alarm Correlation. Contains mini.iso file for XR 64 bit 24.3.2 and additional software for migration to 64 bit. |
Table 5. Cisco IOS XR 64 bit Software Release 26.1.1 ISO and RPM Files
| Feature Set |
Filename |
Description |
| Composite Package |
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| Cisco IOS XR IP Unicast Routing Core Bundle |
asr9k-mini-x64-26.1.1.iso |
Contains the required core packages, including OS, Admin, Base,Forwarding, Modular Services Card, Routing, FPD, SNMP Agent, and Alarm Correlation. The mini iso file is used for upgrading to the new release. |
| Individually Installable Optional Packages |
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| Cisco IOS XR 64 bit EIGRP package |
asr9k-eigrp-x64-1.0.0.0-r2611.x86_64.rpm |
Includes EIGRP protocol support software |
| Cisco IOS XR BNG Package |
asr9k-bng-x64-1.1.0.0-r2611.x86_64.rpm |
Includes binaries to support BNG features. |
| Cisco IOS XR 64 bit ISIS package |
asr9k-isis-x64-1.1.0.0-r2611.x86_64.rpm |
Includes IS-IS Link state protocol support software |
| Cisco IOS XR 64 bit OSPF package |
asr9k-ospf-x64-1.1.0.0-r2611.x86_64.rpm |
Includes OSPF link state protocol support software |
| Cisco IOS XR Manageability Package |
asr9k-mgbl-x64-3.0.0.0-r2611.x86_64.rpm |
CORBA2 agent, XML3 Parser, and HTTP server packages. This RPM also contains some SNMP MIB infrastructure. Certain MIBs won't work if this RPM is not installed. IPSLA and environment MIBs are part of the mgbl rpm. |
| Cisco IOS XR 64 bit MPLS-TE and RSVP package |
asr9k-mpls-te-rsvp-x64-1.2.0.0-r2611.x86_64.rpm |
MPLS Traffic Engineering (MPLS-TE), Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP). |
| Cisco IOS XR 64 bit MPLS Package |
asr9k-mpls-x64-2.1.0.0-r2611.x86_64.rpm |
Label Distribution Protocol (LDP), MPLS Forwarding, MPLS Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM), Link Manager Protocol (LMP), Optical User Network Interface (OUNI) and Layer-3 VPN. |
| Cisco IOS XR 64 bit Multicast Package |
asr9k-mcast-x64-2.0.0.0-r2611.x86_64.rpm |
Multicast Routing Protocols (PIM, Multicast Source Discovery Protocol [MSDP], Internet Group Management Protocol [IGMP], Auto-RP), Tools (SAP, MTrace), and Infrastructure [(Multicast Routing Information Base [MRIB], Multicast-Unicast RIB [MURIB], Multicast forwarding [MFWD]), and Bidirectional Protocol Independent Multicast (BIDIR-PIM). |
| Cisco IOS XR 64 bit Optics Package |
asr9k-optic-x64-1.0.0.0-r2611.x86_64.rpm |
Firmware for the optics feature for Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Chassis. It enables Transport / OTN feature under interfaces. |
| Cisco IOS XR 64 bit Lawful Intercept (LI) Package |
asr9k-li-x64-1.1.0.0-r2611.x86_64.rpm |
Includes LI software images. |
| Cisco IOS XR Security Package |
asr9k-k9sec-x64-3.1.0.0-r2611.x86_64.rpm |
Support for Encryption, Decryption,, Secure Shell (SSH), Secure Socket Layer (SSL), and Public-key infrastructure (PKI). |
| Cisco IOS XR Satellite Package -ASR9000v |
asr9k-9000v-nV-x64-1.0.0.0-r2611.x86_64.rpm |
Includes RPM to support Cisco ASR9000v Series Router Software and to support Cisco ASR 9000v Series Router as a satellite for Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router |
| Cisco IOS XR 64 bit Services Package |
asr9k-services-x64-1.0.0.0-r2611.x86_64.rpm |
Includes RPM to support Cisco IOS XR 64-bit inline MAP-T function |
Table 6. Related resources
| Resource |
Description |
| Assists in locating features introduced across Cisco IOS XR releases and platforms. |
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| Provides information about Smart Licensing Using Policy solutions and their deployment on IOS XR routers. |
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| Provides CDC documentation for Cisco ASR 9000 series routers. |
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| Allows searching by product family, product ID, data rate, reach, cable type, or form factor to determine the transceivers that Cisco hardware device supports. |
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| Allows searching by release number, error strings, or comparing release numbers to view a detailed repository of error messages and descriptions. |
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| Allows selecting the MIB of your choice from a drop-down to explore an extensive repository of MIB information. |
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| Outlines the features currently supported by each operating system.
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| Provides a list of insecure features and protocols that are scheduled for systematic deprecation and eventual removal from specified Cisco products.
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| Details the reasons why certain features or protocols are deemed insecure and offers secure alternatives when available. |
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| Provides yang data models introduced and enhanced in every IOS XR release. |
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| Provides a general guide in case of upgrading IOS XR routers or new deployments that involve IOS XR routers. |
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