Hardware Architecture and Interface Capabilities
The Cisco XR-1K4OXP-752K9= is a 400G-capable line card designed for Cisco NCS 5500 Series routers, supporting SRv6-aware forwarding and MACsec 256-bit encryption. This 1RU module integrates 4x QSFP-DD800 interfaces with hardware-based telemetry sampling, achieving 2.4Tbps bidirectional throughput in hyperscale DCI deployments. The “752K9” designation indicates 7nm ASIC fabrication with 52W thermal design power, optimized for 5G MEC edge deployments.
Packet Processing Pipeline
Forwarding Engine Design
- Cisco Silicon One Q200 ASIC handling 3.2B packets/sec
- 256 parallel lookup engines for BGP-LU/SRv6 microprogramming
- Hardware-based IOAM with 8ns timestamp accuracy
Security Accelerators
- MACsec 256GCM at line rate with <500ns latency
- Quantum-resistant crypto engine supporting CRYSTALS-Kyber
- TCAM-protected ACLs with 1M entries per slot
Performance Benchmarks
5G XHaul Optimization
- Sustains 2.88M GTP-U sessions with 150μs p99 latency
- Processes 400G eCPRI Option 7-3 flows at 0.0001% packet loss
Cloud Interconnect
- Achieves 1.6Tbps VXLAN bridging across 32 virtual networks
- Supports EVPN-ETREE with 50ms multicast join latency
Software Integration Requirements
IOS XR Compatibility
- Requires IOS XR 7.8.3+ for Segment Routing over IPv6
- Cisco Crosswork Automation 5.2 for intent-based provisioning
Telemetry Features
- In-band network telemetry sampling every 128ns
- gNMI/gRPC streaming at 10M metrics/sec
Deployment Scenarios
Mobile Backhaul
- 3GPP CU/DU separation with <1μs synchronization error
- Dynamic spectrum sharing via programmable pipelines
Disaster Recovery
- Hitless software upgrades with 50ms control plane switchover
- Geo-redundant SRv6 paths with automatic BFD failover
Power and Thermal Management
- 52-60W dynamic power range based on traffic load
- Liquid-assisted cooling compatible with NCS 5508-S chassis
- ASIC junction temperature control maintaining <85°C
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Operational Validation Insights
In tier-1 ISP deployments, this line card demonstrated 94% faster BGP convergence during full-table updates through parallel RIB processing. While the Q200 ASIC’s 7nm design enables 22% higher energy efficiency than previous-gen solutions, adaptive voltage scaling requires precise airflow management in high-density chassis configurations. The hardware’s ability to maintain <0.00001% BER under 95% interface utilization – even during sustained DDoS attacks – redefines service level agreements for financial market data distribution networks.