Cisco CRS Series Modular Services Card 140G

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Cisco CRS Series Modular Services Card 140G

Designed for service providers and large enterprises, the Cisco CRS Series Modular Services Card 140G delivers scalable capacity, modular flexibility, and carrier-grade reliability for core, edge, and metro networks. Built to accelerate service delivery and optimize IP and optical convergence, thisMSC harnesses advanced ASIC technology and a multidimensional switching fabric to provide line-rate performance, low latency, and resilient operation. With a modular architecture that supports hot-swappable upgrades and robust telemetry, the CRS MSC 140G helps you simplify deployment, reduce operational complexity, and future-proof your network as traffic grows and service demands evolve.

  • Scalability and modular growth: As traffic and services expand, the Cisco CRS MSC 140G enables seamless capacity growth through hot-swappable modules and a flexible backplane architecture. This design allows you to add or reconfigure capacity without disrupting live services, supporting evolving use cases across core, aggregation, and metro layers. The multidimensional fabric delivers dynamic resource allocation, letting you tailor throughput, buffering, and interface mix to match changing requirements and tight performance SLAs.
  • High-performance, ASIC-driven packet processing: Powered by advanced application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), the MSC 140G accelerates forwarding, policy enforcement, QoS, and security services at line rate. This enables precise traffic shaping, deep packet inspection, and rapid service provisioning for IP/MPLS, VPNs, security functions, and virtualization workloads, even during peak traffic periods. The result is consistent latency, predictable performance, and improved user experience for critical applications.
  • IP and optical convergence: The MSC 140G is purpose-built to coalesce IP routing, optical transport, and service demarcation within a single modular card. This convergence reduces the number of discrete devices, simplifies provisioning, lowers cabling complexity, and enhances overall network efficiency. Operators can deploy unified control, telemetry, and service orchestration across both data-plane and transport layers, enabling more agile and cost-effective network operations.
  • Redundancy, reliability, and serviceability: Cisco’s CRS MSCs emphasize availability with hot-swappable modules, redundant power and cooling options, and strong fault containment. Built-in health monitoring and proactive diagnostics minimize mean time to repair and maximize uptime for mission-critical services. With clear fault isolation and straightforward field maintenance, operators can maintain high service levels without sacrificing agility or responsiveness.
  • Manageability, automation, and security: The MSC 140G integrates with Cisco’s robust software stack, delivering secure access, role-based controls, automated provisioning, and centralized management. Real-time telemetry, analytics, and policy-based automation integrate with existing NOC workflows, enabling faster service activation, easier troubleshooting, and improved operational efficiency while maintaining strict security postures across distributed networks.

Technical Details of Cisco CRS Series Modular Services Card 140G

  • Throughput: Up to 140 Gbps aggregate forwarding capacity per MSC, enabling high-bandwidth services with room to grow as network demands increase.
  • Interface and deployment: Designed to operate within Cisco CRS chassis, supporting a range of high-speed interfaces and service types across core, edge, and metro deployments.
  • Architecture and fabric: ASIC-powered processing with multidimensional switching fabric to deliver low latency, deterministic performance, and scalable service chaining for complex routing and traffic engineering.
  • Redundancy and availability: Hot-swappable MSCs, with options for redundant power supplies and cooling to maximize uptime and minimize maintenance windows in carrier environments.
  • Security and management: Integrated security features, secure control plane, role-based access, and centralized provisioning and monitoring via Cisco software tools for unified management.
  • Power and efficiency: Energy-conscious design with optimized power management and cooling strategies to support long-term operational efficiency in large-scale installations.

How to Install Cisco CRS Series Modular Services Card 140G

  • Prepare the chassis: Power down the CRS system following proper electro-static discharge (ESD) precautions, verify chassis health, and confirm an available MSC slot for installation.
  • Install the MSC: Align the card with the backplane, insert gently until seated, and secure the locking mechanism. Wait for confirmation LEDs to indicate a successful seated installation.
  • Connect services: Attach required cables and interfaces according to your deployment plan, labeling connections to ensure correct service mapping and avoiding misconfigurations.
  • Power up and verify: Power on the chassis, monitor boot and health indicators, and confirm that the MSC is recognized by the control plane and management software.
  • Configure and validate: Use Cisco IOS XR or the CRS operating system to configure interfaces, routing policies, QoS settings, and service templates. Run end-to-end tests to verify throughput, latency, and fault-tolerance across the new card and existing infrastructure.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q: What is the Cisco CRS Series Modular Services Card 140G used for?
  • A: It is a high-density, modular service card designed for Cisco Carrier Routing System platforms, enabling scalable service delivery, routing, traffic engineering, and orchestration across core, edge, and metro networks.
  • Q: What throughput does the MSC 140G support?
  • A: It provides up to 140 Gbps of aggregate forwarding capacity per MSC, with headroom for sustained peak traffic and bursty workloads common in carrier environments.
  • Q: Is the MSC 140G hot-swappable?
  • A: Yes. The MSC is designed for hot-swappable operation within a CRS chassis, allowing maintenance or upgrades with minimal disruption to ongoing services.
  • Q: Which interfaces and services does it support?
  • A: It supports a broad range of high-speed interfaces via the CRS backplane, enabling Ethernet, IP/MPLS, VPN, and other carrier-grade services as defined by the chassis capabilities and software.
  • Q: How do I manage and monitor the MSC 140G?
  • A: Management is provided through Cisco’s CRS operating system and management tools, including telemetry, policy provisioning, security controls, and integrated analytics to streamline deployment and ongoing operations.

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