Cisco IOS XRv 9000 Router
Carrier-Grade Virtual Router for NFV Environments
The Cisco IOS XRv 9000 Router delivers the full Cisco IOS XR feature set on virtualized x86 platforms. It enables service providers to extend physical router capabilities into a flexible virtual form factor, improving agility, reducing CapEx/OpEx, and scaling network capacity based on demand.
NFV Architecture
End-to-end NFV solution including virtual network functions and orchestration support.
Carrier-Grade Reliability
Built on resilient Cisco IOS XR software with high availability and modular architecture.
High-Performance Data Plane
Optimized packet processing using Intel DPDK for QoS, ACLs, and service provider features.
Elastic Scalability
Separate control and data planes allow efficient scaling on multicore systems.
Virtual Route Reflector
Optimized control plane deployment reducing hardware footprint and operational overhead.
Virtual Forwarder
High-speed virtual data plane optimized for NFV CPU environments.
Broadband Network Gateway
Subscriber aggregation and IPoE session management for broadband services.
Platform Support
Runs on VMware ESXi, Linux KVM, OpenStack, and Cisco UCS servers.
Resource Requirements
Minimum 2 CPU cores, 12GB RAM, 45GB disk, and multiple NICs.
Routing & Features
BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, BNG, QoS, ACL, and high availability capabilities.
Flexible Licensing
Consumption-based licensing activated via Cisco Smart Software Licensing.
Deploy Carrier-Grade Virtual Routing Today
Scale your network with flexible virtual routing designed for service providers. Flexible licensing and Cisco Capital payment solutions are available.